Are you thinking of getting one camper van? Don’t know where to start? Today we set a good starting point talking about the first decision, find the best van possible. There are several keys that you should know about this sector, but almost everyone you ask will agree on something: take a good amount of time deciding which vehicle you are going to adapt. In addition, the economic factor will probably lead you to the second-hand market, so it is even more important to think carefully.
Savings is where you will find your biggest problem, since buying a reliable van, in good condition and as economical as possible is not entirely simple. The most normal thing is want a used vehicle with a strong engine and a very low failure ratebut of course, the market has so many options that it is very difficult to reach a correct conclusion.
Well, today we want to tell you what are the best used vans on the market, those that have few breakdowns and that set foot in the workshop on fewer occasions. In short, what every manufacturer of a homemade camper looks for when embarking on a project like this.
The 10 vans with the fewest breakdowns and that visit the workshop the least
Now, the following list is not based on our opinion, since we are not mechanics nor do we know the dense market that well. This is a list that has been prepared Warrantywisean insurance company in the United Kingdom that has studied your data to Establish which are the most reliable used vans.
And their data is no small feat, since England is the largest van market in Europe, this company being one of the most important when it comes to offering its guarantees. And in case you are wondering, no, in Spain there are no similar lists based on real data. Also keep in mind that the list includes a model that is a pick-up and not a van, but that is also presented as an alternative to convert it into a camper. That said, this is the Top 10 of the vans that visit the workshop the least.
- Nissan NV200
- Volkswagen Crafter
- Renault Kangoo
- Peugeot Partner
- Citroen Berlingo
- Toyota Hilux (Pick-up)
- Peugeot Expert
- Mercedes Sprinter
- Fiat Doblo
- Citroen Jumpy
The curious thing about the list is that there is a very wide variety of manufacturers, Peugeot being the only one that repeats with the Partner and Expert. In addition, it is possible to draw some small pattern, such as, for example, that the vans with medium-low load capacity are more reliable than the rest.
This is good news, since the most popular camper vans are usually manufactured with these models, which are compact but with enough space to include furniture and accessories.
We also know which are the 10 worst
The source was not only limited to indicating the best options, since it also revealed the worst used vans on the market. Yes, those that caused the most breakdowns and the most visits to the workshop for their owners. In this case, the list once again includes pick-ups and not just vans themselves.
- Ford Ranger (Pick-up)
- Citroen Nemo
- Renault Master
- Nissan Navara (Pick-up)
- Mitsubishi L200 (Pick-up)
- Mercedes Vito
- Volkswagen Amarok (Pick-up)
- Opel Vivaro
- Volkswagen Caddy
- Opel Movano
Does this mean that you shouldn’t buy them to make a camper? No, simply that, according to a study based on 12,000 used vans and trucksthese are the ones that More have gone through the workshop with breakdowns, mainly in the engine.
Now, these lists do not reflect something very complicated to measure: the particular use of each vehicle. In a ranking of new vehicles it is easier to determine that their breakdowns are the manufacturer’s fault, but when we talk about used vans everything becomes more confusing. The human factor comes into play, reviews, treatment, loading conditions and endless etcetera.
That said, if we had to buy a second-hand van today, we would start looking at the first listspecifically for the option located in the highest position.
