Thinking of buying a fairly old MH ie Pilote 2001 (1 Viewer)

[Sollbags]

Buying from dealer with full guarantee and Mot. I am concerned that we could be in for problems but who knows it's 17000 and 50,000 mikes on clock. Living quarters looks good not been knocked about .Can't really afford new .Any advice out there?we are new to this but have had caravans in the distant past

 

[irnbru]

Hi and welcome. Check its MOT history online and take a damp meter and test it for damp. Use your eyes and nose too. Good luck.

 

[rangi]

2001 aint old, 1992 is (sort of)
And at 50k barely run in about 2770 klicks a year

Put your own stamp on it, fit what ever nic nacs you think will make your life comfortable, tiz yours enjoy it .

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[dave newell]

First of all remember it's a vehicle first and living accommodation second. Would you buy a 17 year old car (other than a classic marque)? Get the underside checked out, I've seen way too many in the last couple of years that people have bought because the hab side is immaculate, what they didn't consider is the chassis is old and sadly, in many cases rusty. Earlier this year I had to spend quite a few hours on weld repairs to a 2002 HYMER that had been bought on the strength of the hab bits being in excellent condition. Don't get caught out and don't just rely on the mot, if that dealer puts a lot of vehicles to the testing station they maybe don't pick up on all the rusty chassis bits. If you can't get down and look for yourself either take a friend who can or get an independent inspection done.

D.

 

[Cat53]

We bought a 1991 Micro Mini Winniebago dirt cheap to see if we enjoyed the life. It took us to Poland and back....with a two day hiatus in Germany to fit a new alternator, and a fan belt in Poland.....this despite an MOT and service prior to setting off. However, we had a great time. Really enjoyed ourselves. We sold it a year later (it was a bit of @ leaky rust bucket and too big a job for us to renovate her. We bought a
Rapido, 2006 which we adore.

 

[Sollbags]

Hi and welcome. Check its MOT history online and take a damp meter and test it for damp. Use your eyes and nose too. Good luck.

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[Sollbags]

Thanks have done this now very helpful

 

[mfw]

I've got a fiat based 2001 pilote galaxy which was waxoiled from new chassis is in excellent condition van is very good overall no signs of damp or smells - bought privately though 30% cheaper than dealer offerings and a lot better cond.

Only probs i have had was 5th gear satellite housing started to leak oil and an omni travel vent cover allowed rain to blow in when windy - van had been serviced with a new timing belt prior to purchase with receipts.

There is a lot of rubbish out there at that age and also some very good vehicles do your checks underneath and damp check inside to save a lot of expense.

Very happy with mine at the moment and would advise caution get independant inspection done if unsure or walk away cost a bit but could save a big expense on repairs

 

[Theonlysue]

Check insurers. Some are fussy about the age of a mh.

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[Sollbags]

I've got a fiat based 2001 pilote galaxy which was waxoiled from new chassis is in excellent condition van is very good overall no signs of damp or smells - bought privately though 30% cheaper than dealer offerings and a lot better cond.

Only probs i have had was 5th gear satellite housing started to leak oil and an omni travel vent cover allowed rain to blow in when windy - van had been serviced with a new timing belt prior to purchase with receipts.

There is a lot of rubbish out there at that age and also some very good vehicles do your checks underneath and damp check inside to save a lot of expense.

Very happy with mine at the moment and would advise caution get independant inspection done if unsure or walk away cost a bit but could save a big expense on repairs

 

[Sollbags]

Thanks all comments helpful

 

[jtp890]

Hi
I,ve a 2007 Dethleffs 7014 in classifieds at @ £24450, based Wakefield if you fancy a look.
Jim

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[Rob and Val]

Hi, @Sollbags. You have now had your 5 free posts and can only post further if you subscribe to MHF (only £15 a year and you can save a fortune by absorbing the information that you will receive when you ask further questions - and you will have further questions, for sure) then you will be able to download (free) The Motorhomer Buyer's Guide. It's a great book with all the information that you need on buying.

 

[JJ]

My 1987 Hymer 660S is still going strong (200,000 kms) and will last me until I get to that magnificent off-site parking location in the sky...


JJ

 

[Sundowners]

Ours is an 02 Neismann & Bischoff Flair on an Iveco chassis. The underneath is immaculate, interior condition very good. Built to last in those days. You can find them that have been looked after. Always best to check though. It has a low dose of all the electronic stuff, but that suits us cause we prefer basic and low tech. Less stuff to go wrong.

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[bobandjanie]

We sometimes wonder why we keep buying things that need a computer to fix, I'm sure you will be very happy with your motorhome, our first one was 10 years old and we never worried about where we went, in fact probably more adventurous then than we are now.

We have just purchased an A 2 B car here in spain a 2002 Opel Corsa 178000km
2 private owners from new full service history at the main dealer we bought from with full itv and 6 months warranty cheap as chips.
It lives on the street and the Spanish can dent it and we are not bothered . Bob.