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We’re considering buying a new Volkswagen California, or alternatively a T6 Transporter Kombi for conversion. Though the default choice would obviously to get a diesel (and is the only option for the Cali)...
I have a Toyota Hiace which was registered in the UK in 2004 and converted into a campervan. I am told this is an import. How do I find out where it was imported from and what was the history of the van...
I'm looking for a panel van to convert into a camper. It needs to be auto so I can share the driving with my wife and it has to be under 5.3m to be able to fit onto our drive fully. We have £5000 to spend.
We bought a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in 2014 from a campervan converter. The auto gearbox sporadically loses all power and it had to be towed home. We're fearing a very hefty bill before we sell. Do you have...
What are the road speeds for a Fiat Ducato based campervan?
I want to buy a l second hand low mileage LWB panel van to convert into a motorhome. I plan for a professional converter to carry out the work over the winter. I am particularly impressed by the fuel economy...
I'd like a smallish automatic campervan. What would recommend? I'd prefer it to be quiet over performance.
I want to buy a large panel van for conversion to a camper. My price range is up to £5000. Most of the vans I have seen advertised at this price have done over 150,000 miles, and some a lot more than that....
I'm looking to buy a small van, e.g. Ford Transit Connect (LWB, high top). The plan is to use it as a small camper at weekends and drive it as my everyday vehicle during the week, so I need a reasonable...
I'm looking at a 1998 Fiat Ducati Lanka motorhome to buy. Can you tell me what issues to look out for and how they compare to the Hymer B544 of the same age?