Autotrail Cheyenne SE 696G 2008

[Killiepie]

Hi there, I am thinking of trading in my Elddis Autoquest 180 for an Autotrail Cheyenne 696G 2008 model. It is on Fiat Ducato base with 3.0MJTD 160 BHP. Most models I have looked at are 2.3litre.
Can anyone offer any advice / opinions / experiences, good or bad, on this particular model?
Many thanks.

 

[katetaylor1]

Hello, thanks for posting. We do have a Practical Motorhome web review of a 2007 Auto-Trail Cheyenne 840, elsewhere on this website, which might give you a few ideas about what to look for.

Another forum friend had a problem with a water pump on his Auto-Trail Cheyenne, but really that could happen with any motorhome and is probably just down to general maintenance and wear and tear issues.

Unless somebody else knows different?

Cheers,
Kate

 

[Flicka]

Hi Killiepie
IMHO the 3.0L engine is a must for a large tag axle van. The 2.3L may be more popular but would be inadequate for a 5tonne MAM & 8.7m motorhome.
Also the 3.0L engine had few reports of the "juddergate" issue, often encountered with the 2.3L engine.
I don't have personal knowledge of Autotrail vans, but they are generally considered as the upper end of the market & Autotrail have their own "Service Centre" at their Grimsby factory, which is getting good reviews by users on other forums.

 

[Killiepie]

Hi Flicka,
Thanks for your reply. I'm inclined to agree with you having spoken to a chap recently who said that the 3 litre engine made all the difference.
Lost out on the one I posted about, but will now continue to watch for another. Many thanks again for your advice.
Killiepie