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finyar

Hi All,

I have just sold my curent van (2006 Chausson flash 05) which is built on the Fiat Ducato 2.8jtd and am thinking of buying a 2007 Chausson Flash 09 which is on the transit 2.4 (140 bhp).
I would really appreciate you views on the Transit as it is the main doubt in my mind on whether or not to do the deal.
I have had several campers but all have been based on Ducato 2.8's in different guises and I have always loved the power and the cabin size as well as the ride height of the maxi chassis.
Am I mad to be going to the transit or even going from front whee drive to twin rear wheel.
Would I be better going for a difernt engine?

You thoughts would be appreciated

Finyar

finyar

I am also worried about the 2007 Ducato reversing issue and wonder is the Transit a beter bet ?

carolgavin · Quiz Queen

Hiya, now don't quote me on this but am sure on the juddergate thread someone mentioned problems with the transit!! Cannot remember for the life of me what they said though......................so actually have not been much use!! Story of me flippin life!!

Will do wee searchie see what I come up with cos it gonna annoy me now!

Ok have found sommat

Wupert

Wupert

exmusso

Hi Finyar,

Perhaps not qualified to say as my Rimor is on a Mk6 Transit 140.

If you like the power (and torque) it has more than the 2.8 Ducato but my view is it is too low geared. Mine pulls like a train from 35mph in 6th.

It also came as standard with traction control, A/C, ABS and importantly a passenger airbag. I think if you are buying a motorhome, 99%+ would be carrying a passenger therefore an airbag should be standard and not charged as an extra. If not specified originally, not an easy retfrofit.

I've fitted mine with Cruise Control but the newer ones come as standard.

With the known problems with the X/250 the choice between the two should be easy.

How many professionals are using the Fiat compared to the Tranny?

The dual rear wheels also give you the weight availabilty and an easy upgrade to 3850kg if required.

Benefits on motorway toll charges in Europe as well compared to tag axle.

Last year I spent over 3 months and 8000+ miles in Europe and then Xmas/New Year in Portugal from the North East of Scotland with no mechanical problems apart from a software update to the ECU. Mileage now 27k which I think speaks volumes.

MPG could be better but with the low gearing, other than changing the final drive ratio or fitting bigger wheels, not a lot I can do.

Hope this helps,

Cheers,
Alan

finyar

Thanks all for the feedback, it seems that the transit is very popular.

I would love to hear from anyone who has ownedoth a Ducato 2.8 and a Transit (140bhp)

Finyar

spence

Hello, Practical Motorhome Magazine (October 2008) has a survey on the best base vehicle.

finyar

Still confused about whether front wheel drive or back wheel drive is a better option