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talbot express motorhome
20 September 2005, 6:39 PM
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Anglia1200
Joined 20 Sep 2005
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I have a Talbot Rambler Autosleeper with fairly sad rear springs and am looking to uprate and replace them. Has anybody done this? to what and where did you get the springs? Are the old ones easy to get off? I have heard of Mercedes 308or380 springs fitting but only anecdotal (sp?) Any advise all you Talbot fans?
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talbot express motorhome
22 October 2005, 8:09 PM
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Simon
Joined 22 Oct 2005
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Recently bought a 1992 Talbot Express Auto-sleeper Harmony. Very pleased with it especially after 23 year old Bedford that we had before could only cruise at 55mph (Talbot is happy at 75). As seems pretty common on high-roof campers the rear suspension is a bit low - has anyone done anything to rectify that - those 'spacer-things' I've seen, do they lead to a bumpy ride? Any thoughts? Many thanks Simon
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talbot express motorhome
11 November 2005, 10:33 PM
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jan
Joined 11 Nov 2005
15 posts
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Re the fridge - yes you are right there is a switch on the dash board that activates the fridge but unfortunately it does not actually freeze on the battery. In order to make it funcion efficiently you have to boost it by plugging in to a socket at home or garage and the switch will keep the fridge at temperature during the journey or until you reach an electric hook up.Jan and Eric
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talbot express motorhome
11 November 2005, 10:39 PM
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jan
Joined 11 Nov 2005
15 posts
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Buy December 2005 Practical Morhome, page 45. ¬Mend a fallen star`. Hope this helps. Eric I.O.W.
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talbot express motorhome
27 November 2005, 6:35 PM
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Simon
Joined 22 Oct 2005
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Thanks for advice on rear suspension. Has anybody added power steering on a Talbot Express?
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talbot express motorhome
15 December 2005, 2:53 PM
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snooks
Joined 29 Jun 2005
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Hello there,I'm the owner of a 1991 H reg Talbot Express 2.5 ltr TD Autotrail Mohawk. Am I having problems!
Can any one tell me where I can get new spares for Talbot? I'm looking for Headlamp adjusters and more importantly engine mountings? Please help some one I can not drive it for the wobble as the engine is almost swinging laterally in its bay! Unlucky Susie.
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talbot express motorhome
15 December 2005, 4:17 PM
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milesyf14
Joined 28 May 2005
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Hi Susie
Try Delphin Designs.
They are extremely helpful.
PS my mountings are looking a bit cracked now, also light adjusters were wll corroded last MOT, could be a common problem.had any probs with a current/voltage drain on car battery (not leisure) leaving it flat??
Chris
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talbot express motorhome
15 December 2005, 11:07 PM
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snooks
Joined 29 Jun 2005
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Thank you very much Chris,I guess I will find them on-line? or do you have a contact number for them?
Sorry but no can help with electrickary!
Will keep you posted
Regards Sue
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talbot express motorhome
17 December 2005, 8:26 AM
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milesyf14
Joined 28 May 2005
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Snooks
address is 23 High St, Wickham Market, Suffolk, IP13 0RD
tel: 01728 745700
Tell them you found address on a forum, they will help .
Good luck.
Chris
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talbot express motorhome
19 December 2005, 7:44 AM
 Edited by Simon 19 December 2005, 8:07 AM
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Simon
Joined 22 Oct 2005
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Thanks Eric for pointing me in direction of article in Practical Motorhome on suspension. I'm going to fit air suspension in new year, looks easy to fit. For anyone else interested see marcleisure website. Also for what sounds like much better gear linkage, which I am also going to do, see Delfindesigns.co.uk
good luck
Simon
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talbot express motorhome
19 December 2005, 7:47 AM
Edited by Simon 19 December 2005, 8:10 AM
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Simon
Joined 22 Oct 2005
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Have researched adding power steering since my message - cheapest parts package seems to be £1000 without fitting (see delfindesigns.co.uk), much cheaper than anything else I can find but personally thats too much for me. If anyone knows cheaper, e.g. second-hand, please let me know.
thanks
Simon
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talbot express motorhome
21 December 2005, 10:15 AM
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Nick
Joined 21 Dec 2005
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I too am after reading the dec issue of practical motorhome regarding replacing rear springs on a talbot. But the mag is no longer for sale.
Can someone possibly let me know what it said?
Thanks,
Nick
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talbot express motorhome
21 December 2005, 6:15 PM
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Simon
Joined 22 Oct 2005
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It didn't actually say very much. It warned about overloading and then went on to say; "If the van is within loading limits then you can consider a suspension aid.
Most common among these are the air suspension kits, but these only improve the ride of your motorhome, not its carrying capacity."
I've decided to go-ahead on the basis of looking at the following websites which are linked;
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/monkley/motorho......ewvanpage21.htm
http://www.marcleleisure.co.uk/AirSusp/airsuspension02.htmSimon
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talbot express motorhome
23 December 2005, 8:57 AM
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Nick
Joined 21 Dec 2005
2 posts
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Simon,
Thanks for the info.
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talbot express motorhome
27 December 2005, 4:04 PM
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Alex
Joined 27 Dec 2005
44 posts
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Hi I have a G reg Talbot Bedowin Motothome and am looking for 2 doors new or second hand, anyone know where i might get them?
I am allso looking for a petrol gearbox.
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talbot express motorhome
1 January 2006, 6:53 PM
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Simon
Joined 22 Oct 2005
8 posts
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Doors are for sale on the following website;
http://delfindesigns.co.uk/html/spares.htmlregards
Simon
PS I have no connection with any of the websites I post...
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talbot express motorhome
4 January 2006, 6:51 PM
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hughes
Joined 4 Jan 2006
11 posts
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Hi susie, i've recently bought some new headlamp adjusters for my G reg Talbot Express, I got them from my local Peugeot dealer they cost £6.75 each, next day delivery, they should be able to get your mountings to...
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talbot express motorhome
5 January 2006, 6:05 PM
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Alex
Joined 27 Dec 2005
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Thanks simon I have been in touch with them by phone. They have a problem with their web page at the moment so you cant order on line in case anyone else is interesteds.
TTFN Alex
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talbot express motorhome
8 January 2006, 9:06 PM
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Steve F
Joined 8 Jan 2006
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I have recently purchased a 1989 Talbot Express Highwayman, 2 litre petrol.
The van is in great condition, however I have recently encountered a problem.
There is now a metallic sounding knocking coming from the engine when at low revs.
When the van was test driven and on the drive home ( approx 100 miles) this was not evident.
I think this has only occured since I filled up with fuel. As directed by the person I bought the motorhome from I filled up with unleaded fuel.
The original manual states using 91 octane fuel, but could anybody else who has any experience tell what they use. ie unleaded, super unleaded fuel additive as an octane boost or any other info would be appreciated.
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talbot express motorhome
9 January 2006, 5:42 PM
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Alex
Joined 27 Dec 2005
44 posts
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Hi I have a Talbot Bedowin 1990 it is LPG converted but still runs on petrol i use unledded an have had no problems. make sure the timing is spot on. I was recomended to Delfin desine for spares and they are very helpful with problems to do with talbot motor homes.
tel.01258857474.
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