84PS... underpowered for a conversion?
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Stormtrooperx7
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Well guys you have completely changed my mind , i also ride motorcycle so I get my buzz there ref speed so happy to sit at 65/70 mph all day long. Not in no rush
Thanks guys great advice
Thanks guys great advice
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Phil_G
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Take a test drive first before deciding 
Are you likely to be doing enough miles to worry about fuel consumption? I'm not sure about camper vans, but it's said that the average motorhome annual mileage is 3000. If it's 'only' doing 30 instead of 35mpg, does it really matter? A rough calculation at current pumps prices gives a difference of £78 in fuel over 3000 miles.
Stormtrooperx7
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I’d be happy if I was to get anything in the 40s on a run, I drive a wrangler jeep 2.5 TD at the moment and average about 20/25 mpg so anything will be an improvement, I was just so impressed with the return of mpg that the transporter was giving out on the 82/102 .And like you say I would only be using it the second vehicle
We hired an 84ps SWB in Scotland two years ago. I was disappointed when I discovered what 84ps meant as “ps” is not a designation used in Australia. The vehicle was a full Jobl conversion with a manual box. We found no downside at all while driving it extensively in the Outer Hebrides. I did wonder what might happen on one occasion on Harris with a very steep hill start coupled with a hard right hand turn. No problems at all. Cruised well on motorways. I don’t remember the fuel consumption but I do remember being impressed.
Stormtrooperx7
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Wow that’s sounds good more and more members on the forum have now confirmed that’s 84 ps will do the job. Big thanks to everyone for all your help
Did you go for the 84ps? I am looking at one and ot willbe a big step down. Thoughts please on yours?
Mines in for conversion and i was suprised how nippy the bare van is so im sure it will be fine i wont be zooming as long as it gets up to 70 and cruises fine... Il go to pendle if not
Thank you. Big decision as I have a 150ps and that flies not that I need it.
Yes, 84 Hp will do the job.
Manual wind up windows will do the job.
But I want to enjoy driving it too.
My daughter's Fiat 500 has 82 Hp, I wouldn't want my T6 to have only 2 more!
Lmao here ... Great reply @DaveD Just shared with the Mrs ... keep the 150 is what I am getting!Yes, 84 Hp will do the job.
Manual wind up windows will do the job.
But I want to enjoy driving it too.
My daughter's Fiat 500 has 82 Hp, I wouldn't want my T6 to have only 2 more!
I know coz I'm reading the other thread!!!
No matter what anybody says, 84Hp can't be right in a Fiat 500 and a camper van. It just can't. It's not enough in the Fiat 500!
(before anybody tells me about torque, I know. And it doesn't change my mind.)
I am like you ... I get your logic @DaveD and it make sense to me on the 82hp! CheersI know coz I'm reading the other thread!!!
No matter what anybody says, 84Hp can't be right in a Fiat 500 and a camper van. It just can't. It's not enough in the Fiat 500!
(before anybody tells me about torque, I know. And it doesn't change my mind.)
Ended up walking away due to the power. Went for 150!!! It flies
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Phil_G
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Why would you want a camper van that flies? Your question was, is 84ps enough for a camper, which it is, despite the claims of those who dont have an 84!
Enjoy your new van, regardless... if only we could actually use them!
Cheers
Phil
Enjoy your new van, regardless... if only we could actually use them!
Cheers
Phil
Well, this Camper fell in love with the Mrs... so that was that decision made for me. Happy wife = Happy Life. I am hopeful Phil we are allowed out by the end of April Cheers PaulWhy would you want a camper van that flies? Your question was, is 84ps enough for a camper, which it is, despite the claims of those who dont have an 84!
Enjoy your new van, regardless... if only we could actually use them!
Cheers
Phil
New to this forum, not sure what I'm doing yet. I've only just put a deposit down on a T6 campervan. Only just find out on a HPI check the the engine is only 84bhp, I dont drive fast but just a bit worried it might be underpowered, what do you folk think? Sorry if this subject has been covered before.
Welcome.
mine is a 102 SWB and I dont feel the need for more power. The gearing is very different to a car so getting going is easy. Once its going, on the motorway for example, it seems to be OK.
Overall its slower than a car in all respects but I find this is a big positive. Driving is much more relaxed and stress free.
You could always get it chipped
Ian
mine is a 102 SWB and I dont feel the need for more power. The gearing is very different to a car so getting going is easy. Once its going, on the motorway for example, it seems to be OK.
Overall its slower than a car in all respects but I find this is a big positive. Driving is much more relaxed and stress free.
You could always get it chipped
Ian
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