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Fiat Ducato

The Fiat Ducato is a popular panel van and good for camper van conversions. The Ducato chassis has long been used by motorhome builders.

The Fiat Ducato is the same van as the Citroen Jumper and the Peugeot Expert, with all three vans being made in factories in Italy and Brazil.

Ducato's are reliable and well made. Parts are easily available and well priced.

Fiat Ducato camper vans

Fiat Ducato ambulance, mk2Fiat Ducato ambulance, mk2The Fiat Ducato is popular base vehicle for camper van conversions. Ambulance versions of the Ducato are available, and a good choice for a camper van conversion.

Fiat Ducato Motorhomes

Fiat Ducato motorhomeFiat Ducato motorhomeThe Fiat Ducato chassis is one of the best, and is used in a very high percentage of motorhomes.

Third Generation (2006 - present)

Fiat Ducato van, mark 3Fiat Ducato van, mark 3Goods and passenger versions are still available. Carrying capacity was increased from previous models.

Second Generation (1993 - 2006)

Fiat Ducato van, mark 2Fiat Ducato van, mark 2Peugeot changed their van name to Boxer and Citroen to Jumper. Initial Fiat 2.5L diesel engines were replaced with 2.8L Iveco engines in 1998.

The Ducato had a choice of four engines; 2.0L petrol, 2.0L JTD, 2.3 JTD 16v and a 2.8 JTD. Manual and automatic gearboxes are available.

Goods and passenger versions were available.

In 2003 the range was restyled. The 2.5L diesel engine was dropped.

First Generation (1981 - 1993)

Fiat Ducato van, mark 1Fiat Ducato van, mark 1The Ducato was launched in the 1981 then redesigned for 1993: engines were 2.0-litre 4-cylinder petrol or 1.9 diesel.

 

Anonymous's picture

can anyone tell me when buying a camper van 6 plc is it better to opt for the 2.8l or will the 2.3l engine be good enough , i have been told that the 2.3 is nt very strong and will labour too much

Darren's picture

The 2.8l will definitely be stronger. Are you taking 6 passengers in your camper van? If so the 2.8l is the one to go for. For 1 or 2 people the 2.3l will be fine.

bob quilliam's picture

i have a reoccuring problem with the dash in my motorhome the fuel guage registers full but the low fuel light stays on when halve empty the guage will jump up and down so i have no idea how much fuel i have also the tempature guage does its own thing so you have no idea what the engine tempature is i have replace the dash but this has not cured the problem local auto enginners say they cant find a fault
can anyone help please

Keith's picture

Had very similar problem + fueling problem. Garage fitted new fuel pump/level unit/throttle potentiometer and spent days trying to find the fault. Cost was astronomical - fault was eventualy traced to the connector converting the loom from left to right hand drive being of crap design and losing continuity over time!
Would suggest you remove it and solder the wires together properly.
My own now (51 reg Pioneer 2.8 Hdi) needs a new gearbox after only 30000 miles and as Peugeot/Citroen/Fiat refuse to accept that any faults exist with a large number of their gearboxes,despite the entire trade giving evidence top the contrary, i will never buy a French vehicle again.
Good luck with yours though.

Stuart Edwards's picture

I am living in Southern Ireland and am the proud owner of a very good Ducato camper 1991 sadly, on the way back to Ireland after a truly wonderful trip to the uk the gerabox gave up the ghost. A 5 speed Ducato gearbox in Ireland is actually rarer than hens teeth, can anyone help please?

Anonymous's picture

Ive changed the pump, no luck. The tank is fineand vented and the petrol pipes dont seem blocked, BUT when I drive it after about 20 seconds it chugs and tries to konk out. Its been getting worse and worse and now it wont even drive down the street. Im thinking the carb is knackered.
any advice???

Darren's picture

Have you checked the fuel filter? If it is dirty then there is a suggestion of dirty fuel.
Have you checked the jets in the card to see if they are blocked?
How easily does the engine start from cold?

malc's picture

what type of charger do you have possibly a zig? are all the fuses ok ,battrey terminals email me if you have no luck
m300td@yahoo.com
malc

malc's picture

try bennets of telford had these from here before 01952582666 if no luck email me i have a few more contacts
m300td@yahoo.com
malc

pete's picture

I am looking for a 2nd hand replacement rear bumper for a fiat 2.3 jdi lagan motorhome on a 54 plate

Can you help please?

Thank you

Paul

workingdog's picture

hi i have a 1998 2.8l maxi ducato converted into a campervan by myself and i am looking for replacment sills for her may someone knows were i can get pop on sills for self weld or any help please.thankyou in advance.workingdog.

Anonymous's picture

Hi.
I got mine from a Company in Portsmouth, they are called Solent Car Panels and the number is 023 9265 5558 the Guys name was Mike and he was really helpful.
Hope this helps.

john 's picture

i new a exhaust manifold

lennie's picture

i have had an electrical fault on my ducato motor home and phoned Fiat in Italy freephone 0080034281111 and spoke to Tina cusyomer services she was more than helpful to me

Ken Finnan's picture

I have a Fiat Ducato Van and my services battery wont charge. Help

Andrew McCarroll's picture

Need a new exhaust manifold for a 1990 FIAT DUCATO Motor 1971 cc Petrol Engine....Please help if you can

Nadine und Sven's picture

Wer kann uns weiterhelfen??? Wir sind auf der suche nach einem Ruecklicht hinten rechts, leider ist auch die Ecke in Mitleidenschaft gezogen. Gibt es die Ecken einzeln nachzukaufen und wenn ja wo. Es gibt leider tausende Ersatzteilhaendler aber fuers WOMO ist es wie mit einem seltenem Oldtimer.

LG an alle WOMOfans
Sven und Nadine

jackie barber's picture

Can anyone help me please i have rung over 30 fiat dealers i have been laughted at tried breakers you name it i was even told scrap it,if it was after this year they may be able to help if it is on there records so i am starting to pull my hair what is left of it cheers.

terry's picture

pse.why when pulling out dipstick on my motorhome fiat ducato 2ltr hdi after long stand there is no oil showing on stick. when redipping it shows full
thanks

RichH's picture

I see that Auto Books Direct do a range of Russek manuals. The pricing seems good and it looks like UK P&P is included up front!
Has anybody else used Auto Books Direct?

Rich

Mike's picture

Need an engine, 2ltr Petrol, anyone know where I can get one?... My first motorhome, was really enjoying it till knock knock knocking of current engine, many thanks if you can help.

kind regards

Mike

Mike's picture

Anyone have any luck on find a wiring digram for the ducato?
I have a 96 1.9TD CI 500 motorhome and have been searching for data for ages. I currently have no reversing light and MOT is due soon.
Please help.

Regards

Mike

paul o neill's picture

i am looking for variousparts eg rear slave cylinders can any body tell me where they may be obtained

John Monks's picture

I have an old campervan that has developed an electric fault, does any know how to get hold of the wiring diagrams or know where the dash board relay switch is located?

Brian's picture

Subject: RE: Fiat Ducato- manual request
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:21:28 +0000
From: VHall@haynes.co.uk
To: brian@hotmail.com
Dear Brian

Thank you for your recent enquiry regarding a Service and Repair Manual for your vehicle. Unfortunately, we do not produce a Manual for this particular model and have no plans to do so within the foreseeable future as we tend not to cover commercial vehicles.
Unfortunately as most commercial vehicles are owned by companies there is not a high enough demand for us to produce a Haynes manual.

However, all customer requests are recorded and used in the decision making process of future Manual publications/updates.
You could try contacting your local dealer to see if he can be of assistance.

Vicky Hall
Customer Services Coordinator
Email: vhall@haynes.co.uk
Website: www.haynes.co.uk

From: Brian[mailto:brian@hotmail.com]
Sent: 23 March 2008 09:45
To: Web Site Feedbacks
Subject: Fiat Ducato- manual request
Dear Haynes Manual team. Please please raise the priority of a manual being produced for the Fiat Ducato. Mine is a 1996 camper van. Although there's a tendency these days for lots of cars to be dumped after 15yrs old, I know for a fact people will want to keep Fiat ducato vans on the road for many years more than that. Just check out the sheer number of camper vans based on the Ducato in "MMM motor caravan" magazine!

Many thanks

Kind regards

Brian
The manual for this model has been short-listed for consideration [ISBN 0000025593]

Darren's picture
les's picture

Help i am trying to get a workshop manual on a 1997 fiat ducato series 2 19TDI diesel thanks

Squeegee's picture

I have come across your request for this manual. We have the same vehicle. Did you ever find the book or CD about it?
Thanks

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