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nophd08

Hi all.
I'm looking for a van type camper, maybe a citroen relay, peugeot, merc sprinter etc. Sprinters are probably best van to go for by all accounts. Would this be correct. I'm not sure how sprinters are sized, ie long med or short wheelbase. Economy is important.
There is a lot of vans on Done Deal at moment, any comments on this one
http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/campers/1692714
I would be up to doing a conversion myself to a reasonable level but there seems to be "bargains" to be had.
I'm well aware of cowboy conversions and quite a few for sale also.
Budget from 3-8k
2-3 berth
Toilet a must
Any help greatly appreciated.

meercat

seems reasonable
wonder why no pics inside
dont forget if its not classed as motor caravan for tax,you will have to pay 13.5% vrt on open market selling price(up to revenue in rosslare,they could value it at 10 grand after conversion)
so that will be 1,350 to revenue
http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/campers/1686034
http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/campers/1607977
http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/campers/1681455
http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/campers/1408357
http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/campers/1603693
http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/campers/1450203
http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/campers/1655635
some others to give you a guide
go for it

Buford T Justice

I'd be a bit iffy about that one you have there OP, the vents for the fridge are side by side in the van, They ideally should be one on top of the other to allow air to circulate behind the fridge. They may well have made a balls of it and so are trying to shift it on.....

The awning should also ideally be at the sliding door side of the van and not the opposite side, its a bit useless where it is. Could be easily be mounted high level above the door with a bit of effort. plus the roof is a bit low

nophd08

Thanks lads,
If Aidan M M or Kenn sprinter is around I would welcome any info on the merc sprinter ie servicing, parts, fuel economy etc.
Thanks in advance.
Theres one or two sprinters for sale with big price drops. One from 11.5k to 8.8k for a 97 lwb.

Buford T Justice

My brother has a sprinter as a commercial, and he has had severe trouble with the ABS pump in it. It constantly gives trouble and has had to replace the pump a few times with the same problems. Other than that, its a great van that doesn't give any trouble. If you can get a sprinter with a working ABS pump, you should be sound. Nice van to drive too. I used to drive one daily for deliveries. There's plenty of power out of it when you need it.

paddyp

Fingers McGee wrote: »

My brother has a sprinter as a commercial, and he has had severe trouble with the ABS pump in it. It constantly gives trouble and has had to replace the pump a few times with the same problems. Other than that, its a great van that doesn't give any trouble. If you can get a sprinter with a working ABS pump, you should be sound. Nice van to drive too. I used to drive one daily for deliveries. There's plenty of power out of it when you need it.

Thats a bosch problem common accross lots of vehicles vw, bmw, etc. etc. Just a bad design better to get it rebuilt than put in another crap new one.

http://www.ecutesting.com/mercedes_sprinter_abs_pump__re.html if you're not techie

Or if you're feeling brave resolder:

http://bmwdriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/bosch_abs_57_inside.jpg

WildWater

This one is at the upper end of your budget but the conversion is already done.

http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/campers/1486057

East Coast Campers - Authorised Merchant

I saw a few nice conversions at eastcoastcampers.ie

one was a 2000 Ciroen Relay which is a professional conversion and their is also a 99 Iveco, both with toilet and showers

lasthope

If your buying a home made one make sure the windows have the "E" marking on them do a search the thread about it

nophd08

Thanks again lads, All sound advice,
Any comments on this one http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/campers/1450203
It has almost 200k on it. Its reg'd as camper but you cant walk through from cab Are you not supposed to be able to walk through.

meercat

been watching this one for a while
originally started at 12 grand though
looks tidy
probably do with side windows and fabric upholstery but given the fact that he used it for motocross i forgive the leatherette
if you offered 7,500 he might be tempted
mileage is high but if he looked after servicing it could be ok

Sprinter's are fabricated from recycled metal, have a look at any you see on the road and notice how prone they are to rust.