I went to my local dealer to look at a new Chausson 610 to replace my Oddesey 92. But I found that I was not impressed with what you get for your money. We wanted a really nice bed, big enough for two, that would be able to be left made up, An oven to cook things in. and enough room to keep all our bits. I really like the look of the new Ford Transit but it is like most of the other vans, Front wheel drive only. It has no room for two gas cylinders in fact it does not even have one supplied. The price offered was then added to by Delivery and PDI charges of £1800+ to which would need added Gas system and bottle, a spare wheel instead of a stupid little compressor and some goo, but there is not even enough room for a carrier.
All in all I think I am better off with my old van and just get some better cushions so my bed is better to sleep on, I have enough room for my motorbike in the garage, It has rear wheel drive though twin wheels, I do not have to worry about weight limits but I have to try and get sensible breakdown cover because it is over 3500kg and I must always keep outside London, as if I really desire to ever go in again. NEVER AGAIN.
These new vans look pretty and are smaller and tidier and little extras such a s cruise control and Aicon on some, but is it better?
No I think I will stay put and spend the money on travelling.
All in all I think I am better off with my old van and just get some better cushions so my bed is better to sleep on, I have enough room for my motorbike in the garage, It has rear wheel drive though twin wheels, I do not have to worry about weight limits but I have to try and get sensible breakdown cover because it is over 3500kg and I must always keep outside London, as if I really desire to ever go in again. NEVER AGAIN.
These new vans look pretty and are smaller and tidier and little extras such a s cruise control and Aicon on some, but is it better?
No I think I will stay put and spend the money on travelling.