WE BOUGHT THE CHEAPEST NEGLECTED MOTORHOME ON EBAY

[@tomjohntig]

I was amazed Chris didn’t scrounge around everything looking for free cash left by the previous owners 😂😂😂 I can just see you at the seaside in this Rob, IF you decide to flip it you should be onto a good little earner but I suspect this one will be kept. Thanks Rob and Chris. Tom

[@sruk]

I give him a fiver before we started and told him to concentrate lol

[@GoWstingray]

@@sruk lol i was just about to comment , its wonder Chris hadn't snaffled that penny out the shower room sink haha

[@christighe6650]

dads got pinned lol

[@terrygould4136]

A nice large earner I think

[@aaronkent2940]

Its called grey water tank not black 😕

[@c11yan]

You have to do A diesel heater fitting episode A solar panel and charge control install If you want to get involved Chris could put in a lithium battery and make it 240v internal off grid through an inverter Change all lights to leds Change the fridge to a compressor This will increase your followers van life and motor home conversions is massive at moment If you make it completely off grid it adds thousands to value. And before you think it’s going to cost the earth a diesel heater is from £80 a solar panel kit with everything is from £150 the led lights say £150 for all of them, lithium from £500 inverter from £200 solar compressor fridge £700 for a direct replacement for what’s fitted.

[@colinmoss7343]

Nice video lads. Don’t carpet the interior. I used to work for a camper conversion company, we used to do the floor wood effect 5 mm thick Lino. It makes for easier cleaning. The new owner can always puts narrow rug runner in if needed.

[@garycurry4600]

I half expected Chris to be sitting on the loo when you opened to door checking the water in the bathroom 🤣. Still the funniest moment on the channel.

[@islandhopperstuart]

That's a Mk1 Boxer, and I've had one as a camper for 27 years so know a fair bit about them. Mine was a 2.0 petrol (rather than a 2.5TDi) although I did convert mine to 2.0HDi a decade back. Observations: First, the bonnet grill (with that style of Peugeot badge on it) is from a Mk1 facelift so I suspect that's new post-collision. Second, Mk1 Boxers suffered from water ingress into the gearbox. Essentially there's a drain from the heater plenum which, in the first units, dumped water straight onto the top of the gearbox. Best is to fit the later drain hose which directs water below the level of the gearbox. Also drain and refill the gearbox oil, checking for signs of water. Your van with an over-cab bed will not have had the regular deluge down the windscreen that, say, a panel van conversion gets, but it's worth checking all the same. At Mk2 (2002 - 2006) the configuration was much improved but water ingress wasn't completely eliminated. Note that Mk1s also suffered from rain water contamination of the vehicle battery if the cell vents were uppermost. Less of an issue with the more modern batteries but wet battery tops are seldom a good idea. The Electrolux fridges are three way - 12V/240Vac/gas - but, with age, the burner corrodes blocking the gas jet. Also the flue sheds corrosion which then falls onto the burner making it difficult to light. Best is to draw out the fridge and take a peek, or remove the lower of the exterior grills. Bear in mind that, officially, you need to be 'gas-safe' qualified to work on these fridges. Terminology-wise it isn't 'black water'. Instead, sink waste is generally referred to as 'grey' whereas that from the toilet is. not surprisingly, 'brown water'! The Carver water heater heats up 4 - 5 litres of water in its reservoir so don't expect instant heat or lashings of water for a long shower. There's a drain plug on the lower left outside which is prone to leaking. One of the strip lights - the one which didn't work - is probably 240Vac for use when on mains hook-up. That said I couldn't see the blue three pin IEC 16A socket on the outside of the van, but I'm sure it will be there somewhere. Check for wear/failure of strut top bearings. In the early vans these were not so robust: another improvement at Mk2. I'd flush the brake fluid: mine was contaminated from new and I had all manner of issues: BMC failure, brake compensator valve failure etc. Good luck!

[@liambrady9852]

Chris “We’re only poor motor traders”. Rob “I’ll nip home get some bits”, jumps in Lamborghini! 😂😂😂

[@alanjones9985]

Black water is from toilet and goes in the cassette, all other water sinks,shower is grey water just for info. Great find

[@leonb2637]

You and Chris now need to check out the drive train and related mechanical bits of the chassis. Hopefully no surprises and a good subject for a future video. You, Chris and families need to take a holiday in this rig before you sell it.

[@sarahjames2991]

We got a 1992 Swift 6 berth . We love her to death .we called her the bus , we have taken her to Scotland and back to Andover and next week we are starting Wales and then down to Devon and then the Isle of White 3 months travelling around . We got her for 4k only one other owner .All she needed was a new gearbox which I found on ebay for £80 . Every time we go anywhere we get call a classic which cracks us up. Can't wait to see what you do with this one 😃

[@philtucker1224]

Rob, during heavy rain some camp sites can get pretty muddy. I think for families ( particularly with young kids) that a really nice quality Lino would be a lot easier to keep clean (and dry)…

[@peteralderton2082]

Hello chaps Great work. I have a similar style motorhome. I changed the carpet to lino only for cleaning because when you go away it's a lot easier to clean. To detail the motorhome part used a mild compound Maguires 300, comes up a treat. For the water underneath the sink should be filter that would be worth changing. Many Regards Peter

[@annetteb4108]

Don’t add carpet add a nice vinyl floor much more practical for campsites etc

[@djcrossie]

Its dark but we can still see your teeth Rob 🤣

[@daonow5481]

You can buy a set to 😂

[@Chris-oc9eb]

ha ha brilliant comment 😂

[@Blind-Dave]

Make sure you get a gas safe inspection done abd get yourselves a carbon monoxide sensor in the motor home.

[@Ridgeroader]

No carpet due to dragging mud, grass, rocks etc in. Vinyl/lino is much easier to keep clean. Get some LVP luxury vinyl plank, easier to keep clean than carpet.

[@asw16177]

Rob is the biggest kid going, I'd imagine he's a nightmare at Christmas.... Still wakes up at 4am to see if Santa has been 👍😂

[@PK_Blinder]

Nice little project. Just a tip from my experience, take the battery out and check the wheel arch to bulkhead area. Very prone to rust... Amd with the cold water tank, undo the red cap and look in the bottom. Some of them have a little plug on a chain that allows you to drain the tank. Also near the water tank there will be a screw valve that you need to play with to stop the pump from constantly running. Loads of youtube videos on setting the pressure.

[@trainmanbob]

Very very nice. Terrific buy Rob. Can I suggest it might be worth keeping for family use and then retain it as a rental item...could be a nice little earner. The lino is there for the kids muddy feet, etc. Whilst carpet would be a super upgrade it would not appeal to everyone. So for me I'm voting against carpet.

[@robertwillis4061]

Mats are better than carpet. With a carpet you need to take a hoover to clean it. Nice camper, just needs some work. Replace as many lamps with LED lights. Get any gas systems checked out as seals can go hard after 5 years

[@deadkemper]

CHRIS --ROB ..Word to the wise.....be really careful working on it if the 240v is hooked up ...I got a massive belt from a bad earth on a camper of a similar age doing engine work.

[@andrewchamberlain4691]

Rob,you are like a big kid , and Chris is the sensible dad calming you down , love the channel ,look forward to every episode, the highlight of my days, keep up the excellent work.

[@deanhawthorn5783]

i see a boys weekend away......chris packing his haynes manuals as we speak rob packing his hair products.....great vid

[@Melodymaker1]

Sorry guys but not being rude as I've been a motorhomes for over 30 years but, there is no such thing as brown water, it's classed as grey water and that depicts sink or shower waste. Black waste is the toilet and you won't find many British or European vans with a black water outlet as you have the cassette instead. Black water is relative to American R V's that have a hose to attach to the outlet and discharge into a waste point on sites.or manhole where available. Keep up the good work lads. Really enjoy your videos which give me a great sense of satisfaction seeing you keep all these old girls on the road for others pleasure. Well done guys

[@paultaylor9652]

Lovely Jubbly guys, what a great find. Nice bit of carpet or laminate flooring would finish it of a treat Rob.

[@philtowle4683]

I am doing mine in karndean. Harder wearing, can do bit by bit and replace a section if needed at a later date.

[@NigelWest]

What a great buy! Carpet is great looking, however, lino cleans up easier from wet muddy boots, spills, etc. We've had our 'van for 15 odd years now, it came with lino and it's been fine. Looking forward to seeing how this cleans up

[@zilspeed]

There should be a pressure sensor in the water system so the pump only runs when you open a tap and pressure drops. If the pump keeps running, there's maybe a little issue there. Same age and base vehicle as our Autosleepers Van :-)

[@markgray4928]

What a cracking Buy Rob, its because you are so excited that this makes great videos

[@RockyD]

Hi lads, best stuff you can buy to clean the water system in a motorhome/caravan is some stuff called Puriclean 👌

[@yvindHvaal]

The grin on both your faces at the end was priceless! A good clean up will do fine. Don't carpet the floors, they get dirty beyond cleening in a day. A set of new tyres may be needed, they must be old. Cambelt with accesories on the to do list and a oil and filter service. Nice one, Rob.

[@jameshunterford4099]

Don’t get carpet because spills and dirt being walked in is a nightmare! Get a lovely bit new modern vinyl. Also, I could not see anything when you got back with the motorhome as it was so dark, but I could still see Robs beaming teeth 😂

[@graham6771]

Been thinking about this one. Chris and Rob you could become the motor repair version of the hairy bikers. Touring the country in the camper van visiting scrap yards,garages and auctions giving handy tips and advice on repairing vehicles and picking up parts on the way.

[@Andy-qo6rq]

Hi rob when you fire up the cooker don’t lower the glass screen over the top as it sometimes cracks the glass due to the heat. Nice van try getting a butane gas bottle the blue one. The blue ones work well in the summer and the orange bottles are propane and work well in the winter if being used in a tent but as the bottle is in the van you could get away with a blue bottle they have a new regulator as the blue ones have been changed. I agree rob a light coloured carpet would brighten up the van. work a treat.

[@tommymoffat5633]

That was a brilliant video rob. I thought you were going to wet yourself with exitment. Your enthusiasm makes it a great video for us watching to.

[@hunterhomeservicesracing6453]

Over here in Australia,inside the hot water heater is a anode that need’s changing,just make sure yours isn’t the same

[@TheRobby1971]

Great stuff & video. It's "Grey" waste water. Legionnaires needs water to be between 20° & 50° for it to be dangerous. Definitely get a Milton tablet in the tank though for the other nasties. A solar panel to keep the leisure & vehicle battery charged is a well worth exercise. LED lightbulbs save loads of energy so worth swapping the internal bulbs. I'd also get the gas lines tested plus fit a carbon monoxide alarm if not in already fitted. Swift/Abbey did a fitted trimmed carpet probably in plum for that motor home. They're are about and the camper magazines have retailers who will have layout on file. Need a damp meter Rob if you're gonna keep buying campers. Finally check the silicone camper seals. Van of that age if not done already may need resealing. All the best chaps.

[@michaeldebrou8767]

I'd suggest getting a carpet "runner" rather than edge to edge carpet which will make it very much easier to whip outside and clean if required.

[@Yourballix]

Mary Poppins

[@leonthegreat6339]

I really want you both to go to town on this one, you will recoup your valuable time, no carpets throw a nice vinyl down, revamp all the doors and cupboards, cant wait for the next one on this 👍

[@chrisrogers2848]

You need to put that polystyrene jacket back around the hot water heater - that tank will get dangerously hot to the touch when the heater is on otherwise. Also the pump should stop running when the tap is off - there will be a pressure switch somewhere in the water piping near the fresh water tank that needs adjusting.

[@jaaahaaa9212]

🤣” we’re only poor morortraders “ just got a lambo and big massive yard and fields… and not to mention them glow in the dark teeth when rob was in the back of it. Class you two 👌

[@thefloorkiller]

Lovely camper, wouldn't mind it myself but it's too big, I would go with laminate or vinyl flooring as for easy cleaning from wet feet, spillages, mud etc which often come from campsites and the like, great video

[@thomasfrancis5747]

Blimey - you're brave driving an unknown 27-ish year old motorhome round London on a bank holiday evening without it breaking down. If the seller as a locksmith it's a shame he didn't fix those locks. Don't tell Chris but there's a penny in the sink in the wash cubicle. Shame we didn't see under the bonnet - I guess we'll see in the next video. If those are the original clear cushion covers it hasn't had much use.

[@adammcallister2260]

100% carpet. Much warmer on a chilly morning under foot. Little tip, if you’re replacing those CFL bulbs in the ceiling, get the LED equivalents. They’re not much more expensive to buy, more durable, more light, easy selling point for the new owner and saves a few watts on the battery. No modifications needed, plug them in and off you go. I think the fitting you’re looking for is “G24”. Just check the number of gold pins on the bulb. Top work, love these types of vans. I’m sure it’ll look better after a good wash and some back to black on the plastics. That grey strip at the bottom would look better in black too, IMO but perhaps a bit beyond the scope of this project.

[@LTFC77]

Blimey Rob, just a pair of teeth in that dark motor home 🤣

[@happy2help1]

Not sure that I'm getting sad as I get into my fifties but starting to prefer watching your channel more than the TV. Really is so enjoyable and both of you are so endearing.

[@Polecat54941]

Don't worry, nobody with any Intelligence watches TV anymore :)

[@ged3680]

Same here.

[@simorris7826]

Final video of this should be Rob and Chris aka Max and Paddy (Peter Kay) crunching the numbers as Magnet and Steel 🤣 looking forward to seeing this one guys 👍

[@Alexander_l322]

Yea of course a bit of carpet in there will make it much more cosy. That lino doesn’t look the part at all and it will be colder on your feet. That is a good buy it will be lovely once it’s cleaned up can’t wait to hear the numbers on it once it’s finished.

[@General_Confusion]

Rob keeps buying these motorhomes, I'm sure he's trying to get Chris to go camping with him.

[@garysmith2845]

What a video series that would be! 😂

[@zzhughesd]

Lol. That’s too funny.

[@mondodaftasabrush]

And the bonus of no welding for Chris just Rob with his marigolds and feather duster

[@hfraat25]

Rob and Chris on the uk tour . 😅

[@michaelwaite6725]

@@hfraat25with Rob's sense of direction they could end up in France

[@markstevenmark]

Love it. The reason I found this channel in the first place was the very first camper you bought, the one that Rob cleaned the life out of. Still one of my favourite channels.💙💙

[@philipgray9155]

Yes, absolutely no carpet - it will attract dust and grit and become a challenge to keep clean. Vinyl makes much more sense which is why it’s there!

[@martindumontakatherumrunne6019]

Puraclean is the best for cleaning the water tank and lines. Other chemicals can damage your water heater.

[@sanjmistry]

Great buy, i can not believe Chris missed the 1P in the bathroom sink !!! he's slipping :-)

[@marcuselson4297]

Rob Take it from a caravan user carpet is a mistake mate. Stick with Lino or, as i did in my caravan, use self adhesive flooring. Easy to fit and easy to keep clean. Keep up the great content 👍

[@popuptoaster]

Check it's got the right tyres on it, loads of people put ordinary commercial tyres on these things because they don't know any better. Should have proper motorhome tyres that can handle the rated tyre pressures which can be over 70psi on this style motorhome, they effectively run at, or close to, their maximum weight pretty much all the time.

[@dozerblade]

yes Rob I agree with you , always was carpet for me, and I used to put a nice bit of underlay beneath it as well, nice and cozy when you get out in the night.

[@Hymerati]

Glow in the dark gnashers !!!

[@jameskyle380]

Great buy. Karndean flooring on a diagonal would be practical and emphasise the width and look good.

[@ewanstewart8011]

Carpet is great but in a Motor home or caravan is a nightmare to keep clean, if you go to some of the more out of the way sites where there’s sand and grass involved 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@kennethbone5490]

Great video guys. Rob, you seemed even happier than when you collected your Lambo! I'm looking forward to the next camper episode already.

[@reddevil3453]

Rob, dont fit carpet, get some good quality lino, most campsites are grass, turning to mud, you dont want to keep taking your shoes off all the time when your on holiday !!

[@kiphakes]

Get some decent laminate floor. Nicer than lino, easier to clean than carpet. What an absolute gem lads! So happy for you!

[@jimschafer9196]

Great its going to be some good content, I queued this up late last night for watching today (Saturday evening). LOL State side the black water is "GRAY" sink and wash basins, BLACK water is waist.

[@kanedaku]

UK black water is waste (toilet) and grey water is washing machine, hand basins. There was a mixup.

[@simorris7826]

Nice buy that Rob 👍You can buy made to measure carpet type runners/mats to lay over the floor - that way you can remove them to keep them clean

[@sim6699]

Vinyl flooring is more practical and keep looking nice for longer. Lovely for a 1995.

[@robertallen3441]

A top quality cushion vinyl flooring is the way to go, soft on bare feet, so easy to keep clean. Carpet would be dirty within a couple of days. Great buy for someone to tour with, or cheap living acommodation if you can find a friendly landowner / farmer with space to park it.

[@markmccallum8142]

Re the carpet - I’d replace the vinyl floor with a new one - carpet in a van/caravan just gets filthy really quickly when you’re camping. Vinyl is easily swept and mopped…

[@timroberts2919]

Theres a part of me that wants to see you guys do van conversions. I see how excited that you and Chris get over anything campervan or van. Is it something you've thought about

[@Velocipedium]

British motorhomes seem to be aimed at elderly couples. Two seats and sheltered-housing bungalow decor. We only look at european motorhomes. Much better for families and less depressing to be in.

[@alanjackson4646]

Make sure the water heater is topped up and vented before you switch on the Carver water heater. Looks a good solid piece of kit. Hopefully that size van has the 2.8 engine.

[@andrewbaines8760]

The switch on the wall named carver is the water heater control, on the outside there’s the gas exhaust with a drain plug at the bottom

[@sruk]

Thank you 🙏

[@trevorjarvis3021]

You cannot go wrong with this purchase at all Rob! Everybody wants a motorhome at the moment!! What a great find. Looking forward to the big clean and TLC.and sorting the outside out. Totally agree with Chris - it’s by far the best one of the three you’ve had on the channel. 😂😊👍

[@stephenrussell7171]

By all means put a carpet runner saves wear on your vinyl,which us harder and more money to replace,there are good products for cleaning fresh water tanks,mostly leave overnight then flush,do at least twice a year,also tankfresh for the grey tank,once a month keeps it fresh.hope you put some air in that n/s rear tyre.

[@jayjenkins9072]

Amazing video guys loving the camper as Ive had one similar and had amazing family holidays keep up the amazing work both cant wait till the next one

[@johnbratley6926]

Don't use carpet it quickly goes shabby. Use good quality sheet or plank vinyl such as Karndean it's worth the extra cost for that small area. For comfort have a couple of whipped edge rugs.

[@jennyelliottbrown6680]

Looks brilliant! When you were splashing about trying the taps out, My caravan owners head was shouting " dry that water up from the sink surround" !!!! Lol. Carpets...... fit loose removable carpets if you want, but I keep mine clean at home and run sponge waffle flooring down the length of the caravan ( you can buy it by the metre at caravan dealers.) Warm and soft to walks on and easy to lift to clean the floor. I've got 2 dogs and You'd be amazed how much grit and sand gets walked in. Looking forward to the next episode xx

[@richellehouts6436]

No Carpet in the RV! It collects a sandbox full of dirt,sand,and hair in only one season. Better to have a surface that you can sweep and wash when needed.

[@gonzo3954]

Nice rug but no carpet

[@hoggmotorsport]

What an excellent bit of kit!! Noticed its the 2.5 so should pull well 👍 think I'd go for laminate flooring in the back Rob, easier to keep clean! 👌

[@robertdunsmore]

Was a bit dark in there at the beginning but luckily your teeth lit everything up for us Rob 😀

[@davehemmerman2749]

glad I wasn't the only one thinking that🤣🤣

[@livingalpujarras]

I was thinking that.

[@anthonycunliffe]

Nice little motor,me i would use carpet tiles,Easy to fit and replace.You can use a colour to match in the same as the interior..Going to make some person a lovely Holiday motor

[@mraidymaddful]

With regards to the idea of putting carpeting down; personally, I would put rugs down as they are easier to take out and clean. A fixed carpet can get wet and dirty really quickly, so putting rugs down instead would make cleaning so much easier. Just an idea......

[@johnhurton4450]

Hi Rob & Chris. I have 4 motorhomes of different makes all have, under the seat next to the water tank there should be a tap to drain the tank. P.L.S. ( Pennine Leasure Supplies) for all your fittings locks etc. National caravan barkers , O'leery motorhome supplies. for the window if all else fails EECO will made onefor you. Cheers John (Norwich Camper Hire)

[@davidrogers4769]

Rob haven't seen you smile this much since you got the Lambo.😁

[@elwanderer7903]

Nifty little purchase there for sure well done. With the saving you've made I'd look at getting some of the shaped mat sets motorhomes and caravans have now instead of one continuous carpet. Or pick up a cheap off cut and see if you can get someone to make them. You'll probably be able to buy something from the manufacturer but I doubt it will be cheap. The mats give the warmth and comfort (there was probably some originally) but are easier to clean and sections can be replaced from those inevitable spills and mud rather than replacing a whole carpet. Speaking from experience of years of caravan and campervan owning with kids and dogs!

[@thetessellater9163]

You didn't say how much you paid for it - you said you would later, but didn't !!!!

[@-abacchus]

Amazing! Another SRUK Camper..! And this one really is quite a looker..! I wiall say that when working on these types of vehicles, it's essential that *every* niggly job is written down, some jobs might take 2 minutes, but are therefore easily overlooked.

[@paulrelf9797]

Hi Rob and Chris. I've got a motorhome the same year, very similar inside,It will clean up perfect, It's charm is it's age. I cleaned the back half up on mine with cream cleaner,Ciff once I washed off all the grime. It works,comes up shiny again. To brighten up the lighting inside I brought LED strip lights off eBay,Under£10,fitted the lighting under the pelmet below the top cupboards.It looks great in mine at night. Looking forward to you getting this one finished.. I hope my comments help you get this motorhome all shiny again. Paul

[@paulbrinksman8753]

Puraclean is what you want for the water system cleans tanks and pipe work

[@beejay8549]

Lots of retired/semi retired folk buy these to take the grand children away for the weekend, would be good if you could fit a few extra seatbelts, also i would fit a good quality vinyl, there will be spills of soft drinks, food, in and out with wet muddy feet etc a quick mop and vinyl like new again, a nice wooden block effect will match the rest of the inside, look forward to following this project.

[@JD-tk2uu]

Hi Rob, if you are going to use it this weekend how about doing a 'Salvage Rebuilds Road Trip Special' ??

[@fastcars1972]

Love seeing chris smile I bet you are too lol well worth having I spent a year living in one and would do it again Least they put covers on the seating all good 👍

[@ks-eq3yx]

Anybody who has restored a motorhome knows that rust is the only real problem. The rest you can restore at your leisure.

[@trev8591]

Nice little camper, boys. I wouldn't put carpet down - a good quality vinyl floor is much easier to keep clean with people going in/out all the time. Maybe a wood plank effect? There's some really good ones out there.

[@paulthomson7720]

For a while there it was so dark the only thing I could make out was your smile 😄

[@denty32]

Very nice camper Rob, I would get a bit of LVT for the floor not sure carpet would stand the test of time.

[@rosiebateson4498]

Stick to flooring, easier to keep clean. Carpets are so dirty. Great video. I’ve subscribed ♥️👍

[@whu58]

Rob, please don`t buy permanent fitted carpet = flooring gets messy too quickly with camping and is hard to keep clean - either new lino flooring and/or just buy some loose carpets (easier to clean) with gripping on the back - also, think about buying a re-fillerable LPG gas bottle, because in mainland europe you can`t buy Calor gas type bottles if you run out - have you emptied the toilet cassette? - also the gas system needs checking and issued with a gas certificate by some gas engineer qualified in the leisure vehicle accommodation field - also given the vehicle is nearing 30 years old, I would check all fuel hoses for perishing.

[@hughjazz8207]

Reminds me of Max and Paddys road to nowhere. All you need is a Pakistan cricket shirt. Good job lads!

[@tomtodhunter1776]

That's going to clean up very nicely. It's a lovely example,and looks ready to go for a weekend away. I didn't expect that much room inside, it's huge! I think a little bit of carpet will really spruce things up. I was pleasantly surprised to see the number plate, as it was registered in my neck of the woods, Cumbria. Top work. 😁👍

[@laurencemeir5462]

Another great film. Thanks. Love your teeth by the way 😃

[@TheGrimSleeper7]

Really enjoyed this one. A nice fun video. I love Rob's excitement and the happy look he shows when he gets Chris's approval! Keep up the great work, gents x

[@hallyfella]

Great deal, it might have been dark inside the motor home but we could still see your teeth ! 🤣😁

[@sruk]

Lol 👍