I have had a Peugeot Expert for 5 years now. It's been great. Fits 3 XL mountain bikes in no problem. I've slept in it , not the most comfortable night. It's the 2l version and can be nippy when you need to get a move on . Fuel economy is ok and there's been no major mechanical issues. It was 5 years old when I bought and had done under 28000 miles. Cost me £11000 . I helped my sister flit with it only downside is the cabin is basic and it's a mesh bulkhead rather than a solid one so it's a bit noisy and takes ages to heat up in the winter. I. bought a couple of rolls of insulation and tied them to the bulkhead with cable ties so now the cabin heats up quicker and the noise is a bit less
I have had a Peugeot Expert for 5 years now. It's been great. Fits 3 XL mountain bikes in no problem. I've slept in it , not the most comfortable night. It's the 2l version and can be nippy when you need to get a move on . Fuel economy is ok and there's been no major mechanical issues. It was 5 years old when I bought and had done under 28000 miles. Cost me £11000 . I helped my sister flit with it only downside is the cabin is basic and it's a mesh bulkhead rather than a solid one so it's a bit noisy and takes ages to heat up in the winter. I. bought a couple of rolls of insulation and tied them to the bulkhead with cable ties so now the cabin heats up quicker and the noise is a bit less
I have had a Peugeot Expert for 5 years now. It's been great. Fits 3 XL mountain bikes in no problem. I've slept in it , not the most comfortable night. It's the 2l version and can be nippy when you need to get a move on . Fuel economy is ok and there's been no major mechanical issues. It was 5 years old when I bought and had done under 28000 miles. Cost me £11000 . I helped my sister flit with it only downside is the cabin is basic and it's a mesh bulkhead rather than a solid one so it's a bit noisy and takes ages to heat up in the winter. I. bought a couple of rolls of insulation and tied them to the bulkhead with cable ties so now the cabin heats up quicker and the noise is a bit less
Thanks again for the info.
SOme of the older 1.6 seem like decent value for money, and it seems like they are a reasonable engine.
How do you find the rear height? This is really my only remaining concern. I'd love one that I could stand up in but anything I find with a tall roof is too long. I'm hoping it's not too much of a pain in every day use...
Cheers!
I'm 6ft 4 and there's no chance of standing up in mine I am either on my knees or bent double. I am very rarely in the back for long though, I now have a rooftop tent for any camping trips
I'm 6ft 4 and there's no chance of standing up in mine I am either on my knees or bent double. I am very rarely in the back for long though, I now have a rooftop tent for any camping trips
The only way you’re standing is if you get a pop top… which admittedly isn’t the worst idea
Re: Toyota Hiace, eBay seems to have a few
Definately check out the driving position. I'm currently driving a Pug expert at work after killing two vans on monday and can't get a good driving position. I'm 6'1" and can't get the seat far enough back to get my legs comfortable and feet comfortable on the pedals.
How tall is OP - no such issue in a VX/Pug for me being 5-9
Your not standing up in any mid-size van without a high top roof or pop up roof.
However, if like me you've had a lifetime of standing in a blue ikea bag next to an estate car to get changed, its still absolutely dreamy getting ready in the back of a van!
Haha! very true!
I'm 6ft tall, and I don't expect to be able to stand up in the back of the van but I am wondering how easy is it to move bikes in and out the back of it? What about heavier items, say a motorcycle?
I think what I may do is hire one for a weekend and see how it goes...
Cheers!
Well, getting bikes in and out of a mid-sized van is a delight compared to a car. They go in whole and you just strap them down.
Never tried with a motorbike though.
Haha! very true!
I'm 6ft tall, and I don't expect to be able to stand up in the back of the van but I am wondering how easy is it to move bikes in and out the back of it? What about heavier items, say a motorcycle?
I think what I may do is hire one for a weekend and see how it goes...
Cheers!
Motorbikes come with time, practice and experience. I was always the person at tracks who unloaded and loaded all the inexperienced people's bikes, it's effortless once you've done it a gazillion times.
Motorbikes come with time, practice and experience. I was always the person at tracks who unloaded and loaded all the inexperienced people's bikes, it's effortless once you've done it a gazillion times.
Thanks Weeksy, it's along the lines of what I was thinking.
I'm going to hire one for a weekend and see how it goes, then I can see if I can make it work
Cheers!
