First Motorhome - Looking at private Burstner Nexxo T660

[Darbyrn]

We are off to look at a potential private sell shortly, A 2009 low mileage Burstner Nexxo L660. As 1st timers would appreciate ANY advice! *-)

[Derek Uzzell]

Welcome to the Out&AboutLive forums.

 

If you go to this website’s home-page you’ll find a “Motorhomes” section that provides access to a considerable amount of information that should be useful to you. For example

 

http://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/Motorhomes/Buyers-Guide/Motorhome-Advice-Features/_vt13

 

There are several books on the subject. For example

 

http://www.pocketmags.com/viewmagazine.aspx?titleid=880&title=Buying+Your+First+Motorhome

 

and a GOOGLE-search on “buying a motorhome” will retrieve plenty more information. The Camping and Caravanning Club’s advice is here

 

http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/helpandadvice/gettingstarted/newtomotorhomes/

 

I believe Burstner has used the "Nexxo t660” designator for Fiat-based and Ford-based motorhiomes, but I think a 2009 model will be based on a Ford Transit Mk 7 chassis as reviewed in this October 2007 article

 

http://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/userfiles/file/MMM%20historic%20road%20tests/Burstner%20Nexxo%20t660%202007.pdf

 

You’ve provided no information about your vehicle-related background, or how much research you’ve done before asking for advice. Motorhomes are complex and some of the appliances commonly fitted (eg. heater and fridge) are expensive to repair/replace if problems develop. If you are not ‘mechanically literate’ and/or have had no caravanning experience, buying privately (where it’s to be anticipated that the motorhome will have no warranty) carries obvious risks. This was discussed here

 

http://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Motorhome-Matters/To-buy-private-or-trade-/34518/

 

Best of luck - just be careful!

[Wasnt Me]

Hello exciting time for you, it really will change your life.

 

We bought our first last year privately and it can be scary thought. Although I am confident in checking a vehicle mechanically (well as much as you can be). I had no idea about the complexity of a mhome.

 

We insisted on a full habitation check before we bought on the basis any issues would be rectified. This could be arranged by yourself, so you are the customer and the report comes to you first. Any seller who does not agree, has something to hide.

 

You could also consider a mechanical inspection also by an independent person.

 

I would recommend a full hpi check also, don't be surprised if there is finance showing, just make sure you pay it off when purchasing. That way you know it has been done.

 

The owner should be prepared to do a full handover and demo too.

 

Hope this helps.

 

[Derek Uzzell]

Regarding inspections, this company has been around for a while

 

http://www.macic.co.uk/the-inspection.html

 

Even if it’s decided not to bother with a professional inspection, the information on th MACIC webpage should be useful in compiling a check-list to follow when considering buying a used motorhome.