Purchasing Camper

Hi Everyone

I am purchasing a Campervan and would welcome any advice.
1st choice is a 2007 Transit 2.2 5speed gear box Rimor 6 berth private sale LHD

2nd choice is a2008 Transit 2.4 6 Speed gear box Rollerteam 6 berth. In a garage

I think we would need a lot more info to be honest. Such as state of vehicles in question i.e. mileage, and general condition, rust etc. Then there is the spec of the kit, toilet, washroom facilities, appliances etc. And then of coarse the price

Firstly check their fully laden weight. Under 3500 kg can be driven on a car licence ( B) . Over 3500kg is a truck licence (C or C1 ).
Secondly, check that the number of seatbelts match the number of bunks. Some 6 berths, have only 4 seatbelts because the extra 2 people put the weight over 3500kgs. This is verified by looking at the log book. S1 category listing , I think .
As for the base vehicle, Ford transit. The 2.2 will be front wheel drive, while the 2,4 is rear wheel drive. Check the tyres for the date of birth, tyre older than 5 years or so, can fail a crvt test. Also camper tyres are completely different to regular van tyres because they have a higher load rating index, more expensive.
There are a good few uk based Transit owner websites who allow public viewings of their Transit reviews, no harm in having a look.
You mentioned garage. I am presuming that you are talking about a commercial dealer. A habitation report containing a certified gas report is the minimum and moisture ingress. In other words, the gas is safe, and the house doesn't leak. The usual engine service and timing belt change or timing chain checked along with a new doe test.
The big issue with 6 berth campers is the little people. My kids break everything including me. Open each door, window, roof vent, lock, latch, catch etc multiple times, as the glue may break.
Likewise turn on each switch, knob and appliances multiple times and max out the gas and electric hook up. The more stuff on, the more things that can go wrong.
Lastly for this time of the year, a 3 month warranty is useless because the wagon will not be probably out every week.
Just a few of my thoughts,
Malcolm

Absolutely agree with everything Malcolm has said. Great piece of advice also from Jon regarding the layout. It absolutely has to work for you. Hope you buy well and enjoy many a good outing.

So that was a waist of our whole day. Loaded up our 3 kids drove to Dublin hour and a half drive to Dealerships. Looked at camper and while checking it out sales man comes and says sorry we took a deposit on this camper this morning After I telling him we would be up at 12:30 today to view Grrr

You remark you have 3 kids, so assuming a partner, you need 5 belted seats.

As Lifer so expertly said remember that six-berth doesn't mean six belted seats.

Anyway make sure they are like that from the manufacturer and not bolted in in a homer job.