Hi I'm Rob, I've just bought a 1998 ducato 1.9 motorhome. Unfortunately I'm already hearing that parts are getting scarce.
That's a shame as I actually really like the van. Anyway, I'll no doubt be asking questions.
Thanks
My thoughts re Motorhomes is that older ones are distinctly over priced given their ages, if compared with the commercial van they are usually based on, most will have gone to the scrapyard well before, which is why manufacturers are reluctant to keep supplying parts for them.
The only thing going for them is generally the MH versions have far less mileage on them, which is good as long as they are well and regularly serviced, although they are often left standing for months until Springtime and then taken on 400 mile trips with nothing apart from a quick look under the bonnet at oil levels etc.
My advice would be to identify exactly what van it derived from and try and get as many back up spares as possible along with all the regular service items normally required if you intend keeping for several years.
It may sound extreme but as well as cam belt kits, brake parts, filters etc. a spare good engine and gearbox!
Others may disagree with my opinion, but when you consider that most MHs cost more than my first house and that unlike houses go down in value not up???
Also unless happy working on the vehicle yourself you need to find a garage nearby that is happy working on MHs as many find they are to big to block their yards up whilst waiting for obscure parts.
