Looking for my first CamperVan…please help!

[sophie_woo_woo]

Hello Guys,
Well I’m completely new to Campervans and have been having a look round on ebay at second-hand ones. I’m looking, if possible, for some advice on which one’s are the best in views of reliablilty. I haven’t much to spend, my budget is approx £5000.
I’ve seen the Talbots which look like they would be an option but again, I’m not sure on how reliabel they are at older ages which are in my price range.

Any advice is gratefully accepted as i’m a bit confused on what to look at further.

Thanks! 🙂

Sophie

[Darren]

Hi Sophie
It’s hard to say
Hi Sophie

It’s hard to say which vans are more reliable. Germans vehicles such as VW and Mercedes tend to be reliable, as do Japanese vehicles like Toyota. Any vehicle can be reliable though.
A vehicle that is well looked after, particularly with service history is what makes a vehicle reliable typically.
I’m not sure about Talbot vehicles.

[Darren]

Hi Sophie
It’s hard to say
Hi Sophie

It’s hard to say which vans are more reliable. Germans vehicles such as VW and Mercedes tend to be reliable, as do Japanese vehicles like Toyota. Any vehicle can be reliable though.
A vehicle that is well looked after, particularly with service history is what makes a vehicle reliable typically.
I’m not sure about Talbot vehicles.

[Darren]

Hi Sophie
It’s hard to say
Hi Sophie

It’s hard to say which vans are more reliable. Germans vehicles such as VW and Mercedes tend to be reliable, as do Japanese vehicles like Toyota. Any vehicle can be reliable though.
A vehicle that is well looked after, particularly with service history is what makes a vehicle reliable typically.
I’m not sure about Talbot vehicles.

[sophie_woo_woo]

Thanks Darren, I do like the
Thanks Darren, I do like the VW;s but most seem to fall slightly outside my meagre price range! I havent looked at the Toyotas etc, thanks for the tip.
Sophie

[sophie_woo_woo]

Thanks Darren, I do like the
Thanks Darren, I do like the VW;s but most seem to fall slightly outside my meagre price range! I havent looked at the Toyotas etc, thanks for the tip.
Sophie

[sophie_woo_woo]

Thanks Darren, I do like the
Thanks Darren, I do like the VW;s but most seem to fall slightly outside my meagre price range! I havent looked at the Toyotas etc, thanks for the tip.
Sophie

[Nicky-nan]

re my first camper van
Hi Sophie, I can definitely recommend Talbot campers. You get a very high level of specification on most of them, and for their size there is not much else with the same level of comfort. One of my vans is a Talbot Express Harmony. It has double glazing, a flushing loo, a shower, obviously sink, hob, fridge etc. Warm air heating, power steering, multiple sleeping/ sitting arrangements, and I could go on. I am 6’7″ and I can both stand up fully and sleep stretched out fully, which I cannot do in many!!!!
The reliability is very good if serviced regularly.Fuel consumption is pretty good aswell, I have a 2.5 turbo diesel and can get apps 40mpg if I drive carefully on a run. 32ish if I don’t.
The only real issue is rust. They are very prone around the front windscreen scuttle panel, and wheel arches and door bottoms can go. But as long as you get it looked at before you buy it, I think Talbots are a bargain!!
NIK…..

[Nicky-nan]

re my first camper van
Hi Sophie, I can definitely recommend Talbot campers. You get a very high level of specification on most of them, and for their size there is not much else with the same level of comfort. One of my vans is a Talbot Express Harmony. It has double glazing, a flushing loo, a shower, obviously sink, hob, fridge etc. Warm air heating, power steering, multiple sleeping/ sitting arrangements, and I could go on. I am 6’7″ and I can both stand up fully and sleep stretched out fully, which I cannot do in many!!!!
The reliability is very good if serviced regularly.Fuel consumption is pretty good aswell, I have a 2.5 turbo diesel and can get apps 40mpg if I drive carefully on a run. 32ish if I don’t.
The only real issue is rust. They are very prone around the front windscreen scuttle panel, and wheel arches and door bottoms can go. But as long as you get it looked at before you buy it, I think Talbots are a bargain!!
NIK…..

[Nicky-nan]

re my first camper van
Hi Sophie, I can definitely recommend Talbot campers. You get a very high level of specification on most of them, and for their size there is not much else with the same level of comfort. One of my vans is a Talbot Express Harmony. It has double glazing, a flushing loo, a shower, obviously sink, hob, fridge etc. Warm air heating, power steering, multiple sleeping/ sitting arrangements, and I could go on. I am 6’7″ and I can both stand up fully and sleep stretched out fully, which I cannot do in many!!!!
The reliability is very good if serviced regularly.Fuel consumption is pretty good aswell, I have a 2.5 turbo diesel and can get apps 40mpg if I drive carefully on a run. 32ish if I don’t.
The only real issue is rust. They are very prone around the front windscreen scuttle panel, and wheel arches and door bottoms can go. But as long as you get it looked at before you buy it, I think Talbots are a bargain!!
NIK…..

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