Your thoughts on a 2001 Clou 800E (1 Viewer)

[John Russell]

jongood How much was the 800E in Polch, age etcetera? Just for the comparison.

 

[jongood]

jongood How much was the 800E in Polch, age etcetera? Just for the comparison.

Sorry John, can't remember, I noticed it in July when we were looking at something else, They've usually got at least one Clou there and whenever we ve been there there are usually one or two in Riepperts awaiting work.

I still don't think you re going to find one with a drop down bed though.

 

[John Russell]

jongood Lack of a drop-down bed isn't a problem, as it has a pullout double in the lounge which satisfies our occasional requirement for additional accommodation.

Are you seriously looking for a Clou?

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[jongood]

jongood Lack of a drop-down bed isn't a problem, as it has a pullout double in the lounge which satisfies our occasional requirement for additional accommodation.

Are you seriously looking for a Clou?

I think I've answered this a few times now John. If I can find the right one I will buy it but not there yet. is it important to you?

 

[John Russell]

Oic. Some people like window-shopping, but no it isn't.

 

[CazPaul]

Sorry John, can't remember, I noticed it in July when we were looking at something else, They've usually got at least one Clou there and whenever we ve been there there are usually one or two in Riepperts awaiting work.

I still don't think you re going to find one with a drop down bed though.

The dealer over the road riepparts I have never seen such poor vans for sale.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[John Russell]

The owner tells me it weighs in a 7,400kg, vs brochure weight of 6,750kg. Sounds like one for Jim's weight thread, unless they've been packing it with bricks.

Rules me out.

It's still registered in Germany, so potentially troublesome to transfer given it's in Poland.

 

[emjaiuk]

Lol what sort of business plan is that, can you imagine the board meet''Hey, this one isn't selling, let's put the price up''

FWIW, that worked with a boat we were selling once

 

[funflair]

The owner tells me it weighs in a 7,400kg, vs brochure weight of 6,750kg. Sounds like one for Jim's weight thread, unless they've been packing it with bricks.

Rules me out.

It's still registered in Germany, so potentially troublesome to transfer given it's in Poland.

The brochure weight is before extras of course and its surprising how much you can add with a few options, to the price as well as the weight

Martin

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Littlewheels]

Whatever,the pros and cons I have to say this is what a “Clou” is all about and the creation of N+B’s product today although in real terms they don’t compare.
It’s no wonder they hold their value and esteem they simply ouse quality.

 

[jongood]

Whatever,the pros and cons I have to say this is what a “Clou” is all about and the creation of N+B’s product today although in real terms they don’t compare.
It’s no wonder they hold their value and esteem they simply ouse quality.

Some what ironic really. The complaint is that a Clou is a little on the heavy side whereas plenty of people on here complain that modern motorhomes are not as robust as the older ones.

 

[jongood]

The owner tells me it weighs in a 7,400kg, vs brochure weight of 6,750kg. Sounds like one for Jim's weight thread, unless they've been packing it with bricks.

Maybe a bit late that for that AFAIK the last proper Clou left the factory about 12 years ago. They were nearly all 6 Cylinder proper truck chassis and lots of real wood and heavy options like generators, big tanks and washing machines etc.

If you really want to go for it a C licence isnt that hard to get, as long as you ve got some experience £1000 ish and 5 days and it will make you a better mh driver. Ignore the CPC stuff you don't need it for mh use.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[jongood]

This was the last model,

Niesmann + Bischoff Clou Liner (2007) | Review | Out and About Live

Read the definitive Niesmann + Bischoff Clou Liner (2007) review from the expert Out and About Live team. Check specs, prices, performance and compare with similar models.

www.outandaboutlive.co.uk

If you fancy it there is a shorter lighter one for sale on Mobile.de at the moment, this is a 4 Cylinder MAN so a bit lighter but depending on how keen the original owner was on the extras could still be a bit tight on payload.

Broken Link Removed

 

[Ivory55]

Maybe a bit late that for that AFAIK the last proper Clou left the factory about 12 years ago. They were nearly all 6 Cylinder proper truck chassis and lots of real wood and heavy options like generators, big tanks and washing machines etc.

If you really want to go for it a C licence isnt that hard to get, as long as you ve got some experience £1000 ish and 5 days and it will make you a better mh driver. Ignore the CPC stuff you don't need it for mh use.

Are you sure you can ignore the cpc ? I thought everyone had to do it to get the license in the first place, just not needed later if only driving a motorhome.

 

[jongood]

Are you sure you can ignore the cpc ? I thought everyone had to do it to get the license in the first place, just not needed later if only driving a motorhome.

100% certain - You only need a CPC if you want to drive for commercial purposes.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Ivory55]

S

100% certain - You only need a CPC if you want to drive for commercial purposes.

i was told that you had to have 2 stages done before taking test minimum even if only driving a motorhome afterwards. That’s what everyone was moaning about. I know you don’t have to continue the cpc once you have passed your test.

 

[jongood]

S

i was told that you had to have 2 stages done before taking test minimum even if only driving a motorhome afterwards. That’s what everyone was moaning about. I know you don’t have to continue the cpc once you have passed your test.

I think you may be confusing the CPC with the hazard perception and theory elements.

The driver CPC ( misleading name for a worthless qualification) is only required if you are driving for a living.

 

[tacr2man]

S

i was told that you had to have 2 stages done before taking test minimum even if only driving a motorhome afterwards. That’s what everyone was moaning about. I know you don’t have to continue the cpc once you have passed your test.

You do not need Driver CPC if you’re using the vehicle for:

• non-commercial carriage of passengers or goods for personal use

GOV UK site .

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Ivory55]

I think it’s you have to do theory test and hazard awareness and these count as 2 cpc courses but you don’t have to do the following 3 . That’s what I could find.

 

[John Russell]

I got a provisional C+E on my licence after about four months and three medical examinations. I need to pass the theory, hazard awareness tests, and do around five days including the test. So I think I'll go for that.

The original Clou has gone from the mobile.de site but as Martin says, it's a good idea to upgrade my licence and refresh, as it dates back before 1997.

 

[John Russell]

Oops sorry jongood

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}