Fiat/Peugeot new shape van conversion (Scuttle

Broko

Knowing what you now know about juddergate scuttlegate Fiat fobbing off etc would you buy a Motorhome on a new Fiat or Peugeot van?
If you've bought one in the last year do you regret it?
If you had the old Fiat / Peugeot van do you wish you'd kept it?

Grizzly

Yes, we would buy another new van based on the Fiat X250 camper chassis.

The scuttle leak has not prevented us enjoying the van over the last year and, now it is fixed and not leaking, we do not anticipate it doing so over the next x years. We've had frustrations and felt angry while dealing with Fiat but really believe that corner has been turned. All we wanted them to do from Day 1 was to acknowledge the problem and work to right it. I think they might have learnt something from the experience which will feed into future design- at least as regards customers services.

We have a van with a chassis designed for motorhomes so giving a smooth ride and eliminating other possible hassles, we have a cab that is comfortable and quiet and we have an engine that, I'm told by the driver, drives much more comfortably than either our car or the 2 vans we had previously.

G

UncleNorm

Morning!!

I have no judder, yet always reverse uphill to park.

I might have water getting onto the engine but I still have the remaining warranty time to wait for a fix.

I enjoy driving the X2/50. Auntie Sandra enjoys being a passenger! It makes for a very comfortable motorhome.

Most recent figures show 27.2, 27.8 and 29.3 mpg. We have a month in France to enjoy, less racing around, so I expect 30+mpg.

I followed Scuttlegate from the beginning, then we went out in November and bought our current MH on the X2/50, eyes wide open!

Zebedee · Moderator

I'm with the two good looking members above. Very Happy

Which car, van or "vehicle" doesn't have a list of "known issues" anyway?

A rhetorical question BTW - have a look on any of the dedicated forums. There ain't a lot to choose between any of them.

Chigman

I`ve voted NO.Once bitten by something/someone,thats it,I go elsewhere.
I have been back and forwards to FiART so many times,I`ve lost count.So,as far as FiART are concerned,it`s game over. Sad

steve

carolgavin · Quiz Queen

I voted wish I had never bought this one in the first place!!! We were like everyone else in that all we wanted was an acknowledgement that the fault existed and that they would fix all of it, not just the bits they felt like fixing. After months of hassle, van seems nearly there, for us now to have problem with dealer and battery. has taken sheen off owning lovely new motorhome.
That said I would buy another Peugeot but only if it didn't have the current problems as it is a great drive and far superior to previous incarnations. Bit of a mixed message I know Rolling Eyes

wenlock

I would explore the market more than I did and take advice from those who know, on this forum for example.
I would definitely look at other alternatives especially Ford and Renault, I think Mercs are too expensive for us.
I have already stated else where on the forum that I would not buy another Fat, I still feel this way.
My van is less than a year old and I have had more faults on it,chassis and habitation combined, than on all my previous vehicles together in 43 years of driving. I know I can't blame Fiat for the habitation faults but the attitude and the fact that I am now on my third Fiat dealer is what annoys most.
I admit some of them were minor and I include the recalls due to incovenience caused.
Other vehicles will no doubt have their faults but once bitten twice shy.
I will see how my latest set of problems are dealt with before I am inclined to think about thawing out !
Paul

Telbell

A useful Post Boko- provided everyone affected votes. Keep "Bumping" if necessary.

EdsMH

I voted yes for similar reasons to Grizzly & Uncle Norm. I knew of the water problem before we bought and sprayed with WD40 before the fixes were applied so no corrosion.

I get the occasional 'whump' on start up but no real juddering yet as I use the zero throttle method (may happen if I can find a steep enough slope though) and the ground clearance for the exhaust is poor. All recalls done and the van drives beautifully.

It is by far the nicest motorhome base chassis I have driven. Torque from the 160 engine is superb; ergonomics good resulting in no aches on a 400 mile virtually non stop trip; not too thirsty and getting better with miles; good service intervals. In all honesty we have not had anything on the chassis so far that has stopped us using the vehicle in all weathers whenever we have wanted.

However, Fiat's customer service has been poor and really needs to improve. I'm not sure the camper assist is worth having from our experience with them and most of their dealers semm ill prepared to deal with motorhomes. The exception being Stormont's at Dunstable who were good but it was a bit of a trek.

So I repeat, yes I would buy another X250 but will watch what else comes on the market

Ed