vans less than 3.5 tons

[vindiboy]

My Chausson alegro 67, is 3-5 tonnes gross weight great van very comfortable.diesel heating and hot water, seperate shower [ a must have ] fixed bed , plus double made from lounge seats ,4 seat belted seats 2-8 JTD very efficent engine ,30 MPG,oven, grill etc love it, I downsized from a Hymer B694 tag axle, which was 4-6 tonnes gross.

 

[Obanboy666]

Most posters are describing their c class motorhomes. If you decide on a c class the options are endless as most if not all are 3.5 tonne.
It just depends what layout / length etc you desire. Easiest way imho is initially view the manufacturers websites online then visit dealerships when you have decided what best meets your requirements.

 

[vindiboy]

My motorhoming started with a VW nightmare and then I moved on to this demountable which we loved , happy days.

 

[Robmac]

My motorhoming started with a VW nightmare and then I moved on to this demountable which we loved , happy days.

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I bet you got some stick over the number plate on the demountable!

 

[maxi77]

Our van is an LMC Liberty on a Transit chassis with a double wheeled rear axle with rwd. It is plated for 3.5 tons and with the double wheels gets pretty good grip at the back

 

[mistericeman]

Here you go, ELWB too.
Got 3 diff locks too, wouldn't be surprised if that was 70000 euro + when new, possibly more.

Volkswagen Crafter 35 Kasten HochLang Allrad 4x4 als Kastenwagen in Peine

NICE...
but left hooker AND about as far out of my price range as it's, possible to get....

Probably unless I win the lottery

 

[RoadTrek Boy]

Nothing wrong with a left hooker...

 

[delicagirl]

My motorhoming started with a VW nightmare and then I moved on to this demountable which we loved , happy days.

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thanks vry much - i have been in a demountable and i found it far too small for what i want to do on a several month journey..... but thanks for showing me your vans

 

[trevskoda]

My Iveco daily is rear wheel drive, Iveco don't do front wheel drive, and this has got me out of trouble when others had to towed off. They also do a lockable diff, which sadly mine doesn't have. :goodluck:

They did do a 4x4 daily ser 2 1990 to 2000 2.5 & 2.8.

 

[trevskoda]

My Iveco daily is rear wheel drive, Iveco don't do front wheel drive, and this has got me out of trouble when others had to towed off. They also do a lockable diff, which sadly mine doesn't have. :goodluck:

Just a few for you debs,mark 2 and some new models to pick from.

 

[delicagirl]

Just a few for you debs,mark 2 and some new models to pick from.

i am salivating here Trev !!

 

[mistericeman]

i am salivating here Trev !!

Same here....

Though in truth the times I've needed 4x4 in the camper have been, never....

Places I need 4x4 for ill take one of the Landrovers... set of chunky tyres on the camper would manage most times on grass and mud.
Mind one weekend in Deepest darkest Derbyshire we were parked up having lunch getting odd looks from folks in 4x4s passing by where we were parked lol.

 

[trevskoda]

i am salivating here Trev !!

I would love one,but since you were here i have changed dif in mine and almost bar the cooker/painting got all sorted oh and a bull bar with spot lights which im making now,what a difference the dif made and im really pleased with her.
I have had the chance of driving a coach built pug camper, yuck wobbly box on wheels compared to my bus.

 

[Steve121]

4X4 under 3.5 tonnes

My Land Rover Defender XD130 ex-MoD Battlefield Ambulance fits the bill nicely (see my avatar).
Heavy duty chassis and axles, 2.5 litre turbocharged diesel, 5 forward gears plus low range, so 10 gears in all, and centre difflock for when the going gets really tough.
Eberspacher D5LC 5kW heater - very cheap to run and keeps it toasty inside when it's freezing outside, and the body being built from 50mm composite panels helps keep the heat in.

Photos

 

[wildebus]

Been posted in the past, but this would suit your needs well I bet (except maybe the >100,000€ price tag....)

SUPER COOL AMPHIBIOUS RV Woelcke Autark T5 Crosser Off Road 4x4 Campervan Motor Home - YouTube

 

[delicagirl]

Been posted in the past, but this would suit your needs well I bet (except maybe the >100,000€ price tag....)

SUPER COOL AMPHIBIOUS RV Woelcke Autark T5 Crosser Off Road 4x4 Campervan Motor Home - YouTube

i recall seeing this film a while back and admiring the quality..... 100k is a bit out of my price range tho - but we can all dream... thanks for reminding me of it

 

[2cv]

Coll, if you want info on Bentley brand, pm 2cv, who owns a lovely Bentley.

Can't recommend Bentley highly enough. Great for wilding with very low consumption electrics and clever charging. Also a little narrower than most coach builds. 33mpg and the Trafic gives a very smooth ride. Ive used it down to -15 and been toasty warm inside. Such a shame they only made about 120 of them, but at least it means they don't depreciate!
The "Energy Optimisation System" means at least 4 days available without running and very quick charging when the engine is running. I find no need for solar though the wiring is fitted new.
There are no rattles at all. I make the double bed in under 5 minutes but in other models there is the option of singles or the double.
I find the extra width inside makes it feel more spacious than a pvc whilst being narrower than most c class is good for getting to more remote spots. The one downside is that the fwd means grip on grass is not the best.
The most commonly found model is the Indigo Bentley Artisan Indigo review - Bentley motorhomes | Practical Motorhome
Mine is a very rare Ochre

 

[delicagirl]

Can't recommend Bentley highly enough. Great for wilding with very low consumption electrics and clever charging. Also a little narrower than most coach builds. 33mpg and the Trafic gives a very smooth ride. Ive used it down to -15 and been toasty warm inside. Such a shame they only made about 120 of them, but at least it means they don't depreciate!
The "Energy Optimisation System" means at least 4 days available without running and very quick charging when the engine is running. I find no need for solar though the wiring is fitted new.
There are no rattles at all. I make the double bed in under 5 minutes but in other models there is the option of singles or the double.
I find the extra width inside makes it feel more spacious than a pvc whilst being narrower than most c class is good for getting to more remote spots. The one downside is that the fwd means grip on grass is not the best.
The most commonly found model is the Indigo Bentley Artisan Indigo review - Bentley motorhomes | Practical Motorhome
Mine is a very rare Ochre

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Thank you - it does sound like a little treasure - but as you say expensive and above my budget. Did they stop production ?

 

[Obanboy666]

Thank you - it does sound like a little treasure - but as you say expensive and above my budget. Did they stop production ?

Went bust, only in business 2 or 3 years.
From what i have read they were excellent motorhome builders but obviously the same cannot be said about their business skills.

 

[Debs]

Just a few for you debs,mark 2 and some new models to pick from.

Ooh Trev, don't be putting temptation in my way, I'd have to win the lottery for those Daily's.:bow: