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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2019 13:59:51 GMT
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Post by Mr Stabby on Oct 20, 2019 14:17:28 GMT
I've driven LHD trucks in the UK. It's a bit strange at first because you feel you are almost on the pavement even when you aren't anywhere near the kerb. You do get used to it but I would always prefer a RHD vehicle.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2019 14:22:56 GMT
Yes I think a RHD is going to be better. have done many thousands of miles in my UK car in France but a vehicle primarily for UK use does want to be RHD I reckon.
Still interesting I quite like these old school 80s campers. Might be quite an impractical vehicle though.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2019 14:28:32 GMT
I've driven LHD trucks in the UK. It's a bit strange at first because you feel you are almost on the pavement even when you aren't anywhere near the kerb. You do get used to it but I would always prefer a RHD vehicle. I agree, the main reason to buy a LHD motorhome is to tour Europe. A quick drive to the port and Tunnel and then you come into your own. That said that is a tidy looking camper. Hymer are well regarded amongst the motorhoming fraternity but regardless of that it would need a thorough and proper damp check given its age. They are less likely to be damp than a British built van of that era but its certainly possible. Assuming the info. In the description is correct re the MOT the chassis should be OK but would need checking. As to mileage, yes its low for its age but its a lot for a FIAT of any age, would definitely like to see evidence of regular oil changes. A careful check of the appliances would be needed as I suspect sourcing parts for them will be quite difficult.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2019 14:34:52 GMT
Thanks for that Martin. You're not so bad after all
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Post by lollygagger on Oct 20, 2019 15:34:45 GMT
The earlier ones had more wrapped around windscreens and what looks like a comfy armchair for a drivers seat. I like those a lot, so for me it would be earlier for style or much later for less maintenance.
LHD is OK except for LH bends on country roads where you get a dangerously poor/short view of the road ahead.
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Post by Mr Stabby on Oct 20, 2019 15:37:33 GMT
I will just say that in the 1980's Fiat was said to stand for "Fix It Again, Tony!"
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Post by twbm2 on Oct 20, 2019 15:47:31 GMT
I can tell you about driving RHD in France - only really an issue when you want to overtake, which I suspect would not be something you'd have to do too often.
I'm after a LHD car for France, but just to remind me I'm not a home during the risky first few seconds of driving when it's easiest to forget.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2019 7:24:50 GMT
The earlier ones had more wrapped around windscreens and what looks like a comfy armchair for a drivers seat. I like those a lot, so for me it would be earlier for style or much later for less maintenance. That's interesting as the later ones do too. Twice as much money for a 1992 but yes the captain's seats are rather desirable has to be admitted.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2019 9:00:37 GMT
The other thing to bear in mind when thinking about an older camper van is the London ULEZ charge and the LEZ charge.
That particular camper 'van would get hit by both if it was driven in the respective zones.
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Post by peterboat on Oct 21, 2019 9:44:23 GMT
My preference is for Commers and Bedford CAs as campervans tax and MOT free and no zones affecting them in London
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2019 16:34:15 GMT
Commers are the best. I love commer vans. Not cheap now though. Another one would be Austin J4 then I'd have the same engine as my boat BMC 1.5. two in boat one in van. That would be a pleasant combination. Good point about the ULEZ it's 40 yrs+ on a rolling basis so by the time it gets expanded a 1981 van will be exempt.
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Post by peterboat on Oct 21, 2019 17:09:23 GMT
Commers are the best. I love commer vans. Not cheap now though. Another one would be Austin J4 then I'd have the same engine as my boat BMC 1.5. two in boat one in van. That would be a pleasant combination. Good point about the ULEZ it's 40 yrs+ on a rolling basis so by the time it gets expanded a 1981 van will be exempt. I believe the J4 is being brought back into production as an electric van, made in the UK I believe, The original J4 was mostly a 1622 petrol engine which was very good, for extra money you could fit the 3 main bearing 1500 diesel which couldnt pull the skin of a rice pudding!! they might be good in boats but vans naw
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2019 17:32:44 GMT
My friend had a Dodge/Commer van with the rootes 1750 (or was it 1725?) Petrol engine in it in the 90s. That was a good bit of kit. Ex gpo I think just a panel Van not a camper.
With the wheels set in. I'm sure I remember the postman using one of them when I was very little in the late 70s.
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Post by naughtyfox on Oct 21, 2019 17:55:19 GMT
My friend had a Dodge/Commer van with the rootes 1750 (or was it 1725?) Petrol engine in it in the 90s. That was a good bit of kit. Ex gpo I think just a panel Van not a camper. With the wheels set in. I'm sure I remember the postman using one of them when I was very little in the late 70s. Hi Maggers! You remember I said my dad had a 'Commer Imp' van - found a pic of it!
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