Is size important?

Neonjack

Hey all. Considering buying my first camper tomorrow. It's a Chausson Flash on a Ford chassis with a 2.2 ltr engine. No turbo. I'm just wondering if the engine is big enough to drag around myself, my girlfriend, 3 kids and enough gear to last for a two week holiday. I've seen so many campers with 2.5TDi and 2.8 engines, I can't help but be curious as to whether the smaller size will cope with all the weight comfortably. Any advice would be appreciated.

DVD2009

i have 2.8 jdt ducato and that has loads of power , couldnd see myself going for something smaller if i ever change my van. Make sure u give it a spin 1st and see what happens when you put the foot down.

T650

My transit is a 2L Turbo. She has no bother doing 120Km/h on the autoroute in France with a full fresh water tank, full diesel tank, parents, children and all the kit and caboodle for the three weeks holiday

killalanerr

their is so much to consider when going for your first van,for me the 2.2 sounds like it might be a wee bit underpowered but if you have looked at the van and feel that is the is the right van for you re layout,condition,price etc you may be able to work around thr engine size

Neonjack

Thanks guys. I won't be burning up the roads or anything, but I'd like to feel that there's enough power there to get around in comfort, without worrying about engine strain, etc.

Aidan_M_M

are you sure it's not turbo? Cos Fiat/Peugeot use the Ford 2.2 in their vans , and it's definitely turbo , and a good little motor . Very good on fuel too .

The 2.8 Ducato engine was replaced with a 2.3 , which actually had slightly more bhp!

Neonjack

Thanks Aidan. I went ahead and bought it, and you were right. It is a turbo, but wasn't listed as one. Delighted with it.

meercat

Neonjack wrote: »

Thanks Aidan. I went ahead and bought it, and you were right. It is a turbo, but wasn't listed as one. Delighted with it.

good man
safe travels

killalanerr

Neonjack wrote: »

Thanks Aidan. I went ahead and bought it, and you were right. It is a turbo, but wasn't listed as one. Delighted with it.

happy camping, enjoy

Aidan_M_M

good stuff,hope it goes well for you.