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Question What do people think of the Mercedes 308D?
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I am considering a MH on a Mercedes 308D. What do people think of this base please?

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PS: it is a 1990. Anyone know if this would be a 5 speed?
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We had one of the old ones many years back at work, still remember the Reg HVR300N (1974 Reg)

Ran like clockwork but Slooooow.

1990 versions were Vario T2's



Some info here
 
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Thanks. Any idea if a 1990 one would be 4 or 5 speed?
 
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http://www.motorhomefacts.com/ftopicp-584328-.html#584328

Have a look at the Link above.
Mine was a208D 4 speed, very reliable.

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VERY SLOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWW, they didn't like hills when empty, so gawd knows what they'll be like with a house on it's back.

Nothing older than an early sprinter/LT35, or a 2.8 Fiat is really interesting.

Others will do it, but you could also paint your house with a toothbrush.
 
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Hi,

first thought that comes to me when I hear 308D:

Earplugs!

And I have driven quite a few of them in the past.

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Thanks.

So: reliable but slow and noisy.

I wonder how it would cope with touring the highlands/Islands.....?
 
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Add to the slow and noisy VERY soft on the suspension, so much so you may need sea sick pills when parked up if not using steadies.

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I have a 310D, it's an 1994 ex-Ambulance self build so may be slightly more powerful/stable than the factory built Motorhome shape, but just to give feedback on some of the comments...

Kev_n_Liz wrote:
VERY SLOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWW, they didn't like hills when empty, so gawd knows what they'll be like with a house on it's back.


I'll second this, no problems doing 100-120kmph on a flat but once you hit a hill speed gradually declines! Haven't brought up too many mountains yet so not sure how it handles around the highlands

Boff wrote:
Hi,

first thought that comes to me when I hear 308D:

Earplugs!


In my experience I find the drive quite pleasant and I've never really took notice of the noise, don't find it noiser than any other vehicle of it's age!

eurajohn wrote:
Add to the slow and noisy VERY soft on the suspension, so much so you may need sea sick pills when parked up if not using steadies.


Again, mine is an ex-Ambulance and there are a couple of extra stabilizers that would not be found on the standard chasis but i've never found a problem with the suspension or rocking when parked up.

All in all, I don't think you'll find a more reliable vehicle with a great chasis. If noise and suspension is all you ever have to worry about then you're sorted!!
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