Vauxhall Movano - Anyone got one?

[Paul]

Something like this

1999 Vauxhall Movano 2800 D Short Wheel Base | eBay

Want an alternative to a Ford Transit.

£1000 - £1200 budget

Wonder what weight the 2800kg version can tow?

Take it thats what the 2800 stands for?

I'll do some reading up over the next few days

Cheers

[Violet]

Used VAUXHALL MOVANO 2800 2.5CDTI 120PS VAN Diesel Vans | Van Trader UK

985 kg Payload
2,800 kg GVW

[Allvaux]

I'll ask my neighbour Paul as he has one, though not sure it's actually the 2800D model.

IIRC they're based on a Renault and the gearboxes are a known weak spot so (with respect) I'd be making sure there's no crunching etc if you test drive it.

[Paul]

Yeh, done a few box swaps on the Traffic\ Vivario.

[marblegary]

I thought the 2800 referred to the size, 2800=SWB, 3500=LWB?

It's a rebadged renault master, main problem is gearboxes, engines are pretty reliable.
Supposedly a lot of reports of the ends of the dipstick snapping off, but easily sorted.

My mate had one that went through 2 fuel pumps, but not heard any other reports, took a chance on the replacement pump the first time so maybe just unlucky.

[Paul]

OK mate cheers for info

[P71GEF]

We have a couple of vivaros at work with 9m cherrypickers on them, i dont think the running gear is too different although im open to correction! as already mentioned gearboxes are a fault to look out for and the slave cylinders/clutch pipes as well. Also for some reason ours go through a set of track rod ends at each service as well so maybe worth giving them a check too. Hope this helps

[Paul]

Thanks again for the info.