my dream 'camper' (Iveco Daily 4x4) ..... only bother with video if interested in 4x4/overlanding

Thats sad to hear, was a nice looking truck.

The video is a bit scary though, needs a couple of paving slabs on front bumper.
 
Yeah, those Torsus are lovely trucks, still a bit on the big side for europe, but their smaller Terrastorm appears to be a bit of body kit on VW/MAN panel van

Think the empty Praetorian start at around £150000.
 
Tookey said:
Very strange, different reg but I think it is the same Deli as the previous video 🤔

Closer look and it's not but it's like one of them has copied the other! If it was a gentle roll hopefully damage was minimal.
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Shame, think the MH bit will take a bit of fixing after that.
 
dane said:
Here's that van in action, think it's different.

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Ok, I understand my own confusion. I thought the Deli in the vid with the Toyota was the same as the one in the vid I posted, not paying attention!
 
davep10000 said:
I have done a bit of a good points/ bad points summary but cant seem to pm it to you, and a bit lengthy (and of no interest to most on here!) to post.
There are only 2+ dog of us, but think Tookey has kids? so better to comment.
Its certainly all set up for a family of 4, but if you are over 6' it may be tight.
Sensible max cruising is 60 motorways, 50 A roads and 40 on twisty B roads.
Your T25 would handle better.
Brilliant in winter with 4wd for snow and built in tanks and great diesel heater.

If you could safely get an email address to me I could send you pics, but not sure how on a public forum...
Dave.
Post clashed with Tookeys!
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Hi Davep10000! Sorry to intrude, but found your post on the JB470 through a Google search. I am really hoping you will be so kind as to give me whatever advice you can spare. I'm about to buy one (maybe) and looking to collect as much info as possible beforehand. The vehicle is in pretty good shape as far as I can tell (I've only seen photos and a 10 min walkaround video the owner made for me), but will make a 400km rt drive down to see in the the next week. It only 71000km, 1995 model, interior looks in pretty good condition with some repairs needed. I'm recently retired and my wife and I are wanting to do a long, several months long trip after the pandemic conditions open up again. Looks almost ideal for my use. Hope to hear from you. joe@cascada.net
 
chilewillie said:
Hi Davep10000! Sorry to intrude, but found your post on the JB470 through a Google search. I am really hoping you will be so kind as to give me whatever advice you can spare. I'm about to buy one (maybe) and looking to collect as much info as possible beforehand. The vehicle is in pretty good shape as far as I can tell (I've only seen photos and a 10 min walkaround video the owner made for me), but will make a 400km rt drive down to see in the the next week. It only 71000km, 1995 model, interior looks in pretty good condition with some repairs needed. I'm recently retired and my wife and I are wanting to do a long, several months long trip after the pandemic conditions open up again. Looks almost ideal for my use. Hope to hear from you. joe@cascada.net
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Have you put down a deposit? If reasonably priced it will sell very quickly I if you are in the UK
 
chilewillie said:
Hi Davep10000! Sorry to intrude, but found your post on the JB470 through a Google search. I am really hoping you will be so kind as to give me whatever advice you can spare. I'm about to buy one (maybe) and looking to collect as much info as possible beforehand. The vehicle is in pretty good shape as far as I can tell (I've only seen photos and a 10 min walkaround video the owner made for me), but will make a 400km rt drive down to see in the the next week. It only 71000km, 1995 model, interior looks in pretty good condition with some repairs needed. I'm recently retired and my wife and I are wanting to do a long, several months long trip after the pandemic conditions open up again. Looks almost ideal for my use. Hope to hear from you. joe@cascada.net
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Have you read post 93?
 
chilewillie said:
Hi Davep10000! Sorry to intrude, but found your post on the JB470 through a Google search. I am really hoping you will be so kind as to give me whatever advice you can spare. I'm about to buy one (maybe) and looking to collect as much info as possible beforehand. The vehicle is in pretty good shape as far as I can tell (I've only seen photos and a 10 min walkaround video the owner made for me), but will make a 400km rt drive down to see in the the next week. It only 71000km, 1995 model, interior looks in pretty good condition with some repairs needed. I'm recently retired and my wife and I are wanting to do a long, several months long trip after the pandemic conditions open up again. Looks almost ideal for my use. Hope to hear from you. joe@cascada.net
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Joe,
As Guy says - have a look at post 93 above, but a few things I would add if you are buying one - the interior will speak for itself, as to condition etc, but let me know if you want some interior pics of mine, but beware they are all slightly different layouts!
Check the roof for any impact damage, but as its all one massive fibreglass shell, so repairs can be done.
It should be bone dry inside, one huge advantage for the style of construction.
If its a 1995, check its the turbo model, as some came without at that age, and you really do need the turbo (approx 85bhp)
Pretty obvious, but check its the 4wd version as well and maybe auto or manual.
Check its had a cambelt recently, or budget accordingly.
The engine is pretty basic and bullet proof as long as its been serviced every 5000 miles or so, and never been overheated.
If its a manual the remote gearchange should be good but will not be as precise as a standard car as its all operated via cables.
The engine is accessed by lifting the passenger seat and floor complete (easier than it sounds).
On a test drive you will probably find its a bit 'wallowy' - it is, but you get used to it! Check the steering has no play, as the steering is a bit agricultural in its design , and needs looking after well on a heavy beast like this.
Mechanically its all very simple (thats the attraction) and parts are generally very easy to source (What country are you in?) and shared across many Mitsi platforms (Pajero etc).
Mileage wise - mine has done less than 50000Km but having briefly driven Guy's with a higher mileage, his drives exactly the same, a testament to the design, I think.
Tyre wear is quite heavy - I find the best size to be 235 75 15s on std rims.
MPG wise, I get between 20 and 28 mpg (Not sure what that is in L/Km) - it will never be economical, so consider that as one of the downsides maybe.

Let us know how you get on, and more than happy to help before you go to have a look at it.
We wouldnt be without ours now, but the shape is perhaps not to everyones taste!

Dave.
 
Thats a proper beast. Don't see many of them around. Ex Italian military most probably.
No body else bought them 😂
 
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