Newbie Peugeot Boxer Autosleeper owner
+8
algy
Dutto
mike-eastman
burlingtonboaby
modelman
Paulmold
roli
Pbtrickyb
12 posters
The Auto-Sleeper Motorhome Owners Forum (ASOF) :: Auto-Sleeper Owners Forum - Welcome Section :: ASOF "Welcome Section" New Members Please Introduce Yourself Here
Page 1 of 1
Newbie Peugeot Boxer Autosleeper owner
Hi all. My wife and I have just had our first overnight stay in our Peugeot Boxer Ravenna Autosleeper. We have a number of experiences and I'd love any input on them so I have an idea where to start pls. For info it's a 1999 2.5 litre diesel which has only done 15k miles.
1) having filled the tanks as per the instructions, we found the drinking water has a browny tinge to it. Is this likely to be rust or sediment in the pipes or tank, or something else?
2) The shower and bathroom sink taps show good pressure but both the hot and cold to the kitchen sink is very poor. Any suggestions what to check first?
3) while driving I was seeing the key code warning light come on and off at irregular periods e.g could be sat on a straight road with no obvious bumps or jolts. Electrical gremlins? Assuming it relates to the immobiliser there was not discernible effect on the engine or drive.
4) brakes seem to sequel a lot. In need of a strip and clean or anything more worrying?
5) is there any way to get more performance from the non turbo 2.5 Diesel engine?
Take your pick and thanks hugely in advance.
Best regards Richard
1) having filled the tanks as per the instructions, we found the drinking water has a browny tinge to it. Is this likely to be rust or sediment in the pipes or tank, or something else?
2) The shower and bathroom sink taps show good pressure but both the hot and cold to the kitchen sink is very poor. Any suggestions what to check first?
3) while driving I was seeing the key code warning light come on and off at irregular periods e.g could be sat on a straight road with no obvious bumps or jolts. Electrical gremlins? Assuming it relates to the immobiliser there was not discernible effect on the engine or drive.
4) brakes seem to sequel a lot. In need of a strip and clean or anything more worrying?
5) is there any way to get more performance from the non turbo 2.5 Diesel engine?
Take your pick and thanks hugely in advance.
Best regards Richard
Pbtrickyb- Member
-
Posts : 15
Joined : 2014-07-20
Member Age : 54
Location : South West UK
Auto-Sleeper Model : Ravenna
Re: Newbie Peugeot Boxer Autosleeper owner
If the van hadn't been used for a while with water in the system it could well be coming out discoloured and needs a good flushing through. All the pipework and tanks are plastic so its not rust.
Pressure at the bathroom and kitchen taps should be the same.
Regarding the warning light this can be checked out by your garage if t/hey have diagnostic equipment or a visit to a Peugeot dealer
If you do a search on the forum there are a few posts on the 2.5 non turbo engine.
Last edited by roli on Mon Jul 21, 2014 5:05 am; edited 1 time in total
roli- Moderator
-
Posts : 9700
Joined : 2011-03-04
Location : Warrington
Auto-Sleeper Model : Warwick Duo
Vehicle Year : 2016
Re: Newbie Peugeot Boxer Autosleeper owner
Thanks hugely for your time to reply. That's much appreciated. I'll keep an eye on the fresh water and hope it improves. Still not sure about the sink tap pressures. I'm guessing I either have kinked or collapsed pipes or some crud in the system. I may be being a super noob but I would have imagined there would be a search function to help find appropriate topics? Thanks again. Regards Richard
Pbtrickyb- Member
-
Posts : 15
Joined : 2014-07-20
Member Age : 54
Location : South West UK
Auto-Sleeper Model : Ravenna
Re: Newbie Peugeot Boxer Autosleeper owner
Welcome from N.E Wales. The search function can be found in the light blue section beneath the purple main header. You have to think your words carefully as it will display any thread containing any words you enter even if only one of them appears.
_________________
Nice to be important but more important to be nice
Paulmold- Donator
-
Posts : 26767
Joined : 2011-02-21
Member Age : 73
Location : North East Wales
Auto-Sleeper Model : Sussex Duo
Vehicle Year : 2010
Re: Newbie Peugeot Boxer Autosleeper owner
Hello & welcome from S/Yorks.
_________________
I DO have to grow old, I DO NOT have to grow up!
modelman- Donator
-
Posts : 5313
Joined : 2011-09-16
Member Age : 78
Location : Barnsley,S/Yorks
Auto-Sleeper Model : Amethyst
Vehicle Year : 2003
Re: Newbie Peugeot Boxer Autosleeper owner
Hi Richard
Welcome to the forum from sunny Bridlington.
Boaby
Welcome to the forum from sunny Bridlington.
Boaby
burlingtonboaby- Donator
-
Posts : 14568
Joined : 2011-11-15
Member Age : 75
Location : Bridlington
Auto-Sleeper Model : Devon Firefly
Vehicle Year : 2018
Re: Newbie Peugeot Boxer Autosleeper owner
Hi Richard,
Welcome to the Forum from Walsall.
Mike
Welcome to the Forum from Walsall.
Mike
mike-eastman- Member
-
Posts : 90
Joined : 2012-01-24
Member Age : 76
Location : Walsall
Auto-Sleeper Model : Warwick
Vehicle Year : 2008
Re: Newbie Peugeot Boxer Autosleeper owner
Hi there,
Welcome from what is a beautiful day in Skegness!
Best regards,
Welcome from what is a beautiful day in Skegness!
Best regards,
_________________
Dutto - Living more in hope than expectation; and seldom disappointed!
Dutto- Donator
-
Posts : 7865
Joined : 2011-06-14
Location : Lincolnshire
Auto-Sleeper Model : Duetto
Re: Newbie Peugeot Boxer Autosleeper owner
Hello and welcome, enjoy the forum.
algy- Donator
-
Posts : 901
Joined : 2011-06-29
Member Age : 68
Location : Hull
Auto-Sleeper Model : Clubman GL
Vehicle Year : 1996
Re: Newbie Peugeot Boxer Autosleeper owner
Welcome dont worry you will work through your list of gremlins it is all part of motorhome life.
Shuggiegreen- Member
-
Posts : 689
Joined : 2013-09-19
Member Age : 74
Location : Scotland
Auto-Sleeper Model : Clubman GL
Vehicle Year : 1997
Pbtrickyb- Member
-
Posts : 15
Joined : 2014-07-20
Member Age : 54
Location : South West UK
Auto-Sleeper Model : Ravenna
Re: Newbie Peugeot Boxer Autosleeper owner
Lol. I added a thumbs up emoticon and lost the rest of my note. Soo many other things to think about already.... Awning which one? What second gas cylinder to get? Should we get a second gas stove to cook outside n avoid frying pan splashes inside? How does the Sigma alarm work? Do the remotes just need batteries? Where can I get a replacement piston type arm for a sticking on of one window? All good fun I'm sure. Can't wait to go away again in a few weeks!!! Cheers everyone for the warm welcome.
Pbtrickyb- Member
-
Posts : 15
Joined : 2014-07-20
Member Age : 54
Location : South West UK
Auto-Sleeper Model : Ravenna
Re: Newbie Peugeot Boxer Autosleeper owner
Hi there sorry I'm a bit late here, welcome to the forum. I have the same engine, 2.5d non turbo,brilliant and bulletproof, not particularly fast but none of them are when you're dragging three tons around.If you are light on the accelerator and keep your speed to under 60 you should get very good mpg,more than the 1.9 diesels and much more than the petrols.You should be able to better 35 mpg, just make sure it has regular oil changes and cambelt change when required, at about 60000 miles or 5 years whichever comes first. I don't think you have much chance of getting extra performance, these are designed to cover space travel miles and are built understressed for reliability.change air filter every year,cheap from europarts.
Have fun with it.
Have fun with it.
fenderbender- Donator
-
Posts : 447
Joined : 2014-07-20
Member Age : 71
Location : west yorkshire
Auto-Sleeper Model : Transit
Vehicle Year : 2013
Re: Newbie Peugeot Boxer Autosleeper owner
Hello and from a sunny Leicestershire.
By the way not many use the on board water tank for drinking of, I use it for hot drinks , tea / coffee, water boiled, used for washing up, showers and personal washing, teeth cleaning, etc. for drinking water I carry two 5litre water containers , which is used for cold drinks and the dogs water. have you got air in the water system,? easy enough to get rid off, that affects the water coming out of the taps. I personally would give the whole water system a good clean out , camping shops /dealers sell the stuff for this purpose, what ever you do, do not use bleach or Milton, can corrode the steel pipes.
Good luck happy and safe travelling.
Margaret .
By the way not many use the on board water tank for drinking of, I use it for hot drinks , tea / coffee, water boiled, used for washing up, showers and personal washing, teeth cleaning, etc. for drinking water I carry two 5litre water containers , which is used for cold drinks and the dogs water. have you got air in the water system,? easy enough to get rid off, that affects the water coming out of the taps. I personally would give the whole water system a good clean out , camping shops /dealers sell the stuff for this purpose, what ever you do, do not use bleach or Milton, can corrode the steel pipes.
Good luck happy and safe travelling.
Margaret .
_________________
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those that mind don`t matter, and those who matter don`t mind.
Dr. Seuss
daisy mae- Donator
-
Posts : 6192
Joined : 2013-02-03
Location : North Norfolk
Auto-Sleeper Model : Hampshire Topaz
Vehicle Year : 2008 98
Re: Newbie Peugeot Boxer Autosleeper owner
Newbie Peugeot Boxer Autosleeper owner
Welcome. Hope you enjoy our "lifestyle"
Your van may also be suffering from what's known as "sleepy van syndrome" or lack of use going by the low miles quoted.
Start to use it regularly and you may well see some improvement in some areas (but not the water tank!). There is a lot of sound advice above built on experience.
Good luck and travels
fluff
Welcome. Hope you enjoy our "lifestyle"
Your van may also be suffering from what's known as "sleepy van syndrome" or lack of use going by the low miles quoted.
Start to use it regularly and you may well see some improvement in some areas (but not the water tank!). There is a lot of sound advice above built on experience.
Good luck and travels
fluff
_________________
:walkies:
fluffles- Member
-
Posts : 168
Joined : 2011-09-27
Member Age : 72
Location : The Fens
Auto-Sleeper Model : Peugeot executive
Re: Newbie Peugeot Boxer Autosleeper owner
Thanks very much! I hope the water tank is the easiest job. I have a list now.
Pbtrickyb- Member
-
Posts : 15
Joined : 2014-07-20
Member Age : 54
Location : South West UK
Auto-Sleeper Model : Ravenna
Similar topics
» Peugeot boxer autosleeper
» Newbie owner
» newbie t25 owner
» newbie exec owner saying hi
» Peugeot boxer symphony Autosleeper 1998
» Newbie owner
» newbie t25 owner
» newbie exec owner saying hi
» Peugeot boxer symphony Autosleeper 1998
The Auto-Sleeper Motorhome Owners Forum (ASOF) :: Auto-Sleeper Owners Forum - Welcome Section :: ASOF "Welcome Section" New Members Please Introduce Yourself Here
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum