Ducato 1983 Motorhome of unknown builder

[Arcos]

Just picked up a 1983 motorhome, originally from Germany, builder unknown.

She is a beaut and amazing condition for her age inside and out. 200,000km from new with service history!

However, I am sure to be a regular here for those little things that 'oldtimers' throw up without warning!

 

[goggs]

Yes nice, just need pictures to keep us interested.

 

[Arcos]

Well, here's my new baby, big baby!

The writing on the front, I think, says Cinzena or similar (I hate fancy fonts!)

 

[goggs]

Looks ok, just need to watch water doesn't get in at one of those roof and wall joints. And around windows of course. Did I say doors and hatches..

 

[Arcos]

Thanks Goggs!

The seams were the first thing I checked when I checked her over. To be asked by the owner "Are you looking for damp?" Well, of course.

I was shown a patch of damp from a couple of years ago and told that all roof seams had been professionally sealed and no leaks since. I didn't even need to ask for a ladder to check ;-) And, sure enough, everything is nicely sealed. However, I will be keeping a close eye on it over the coming winter. Hopefully won't be too much rain in southern Europe ;-) but you never know!

 

[Schumi2001]

One of my colleagues retired and is currently travelling Europe in his Talbot badged camper van. Not a coach built like yours, though.

But his has been very reliable and he loves it.

 

[goggs]

Still got your picture blown up and replacing our fire in living room at moment. Gives off quite a bit heat, must have been hot there...

 

[Arcos]

Goggs

Today 30 degrees in the shade late afternoon!

Looks like we will have to head to the beach AGAIN this coming weekend

I just hate the life in warmer climates