We're keen to buy a camper van with which to explore the UK. We've seen a 2001 Fiat Ducato for £18,000, which seems ideal as with the elevated roof it gives my tall husband sufficient room to stand and, most importantly, has the essential long berths so he can lie flat. However, do you think it would be a wise buy given the age of the vehicle?

Fiats used to have a very bad name but had their reputation recovered by 2001 and is the Ducato generally considered reliable? Are there any other campers of this size you would recommend? We don't really want to spend more than £20,000 or thereabouts.