Is your Fiat Ducato Motorhome Drivers seat  to High  ??
Are you over  6 Foot and looking for  a New Ci Motorhome ?? 
And you can not see out the windscreen clearly  , it appears  the drivers seat is too high 
Not a problem - we at Ci Motorhomes NZ can have it proffesionally modified  and lowered 100mm  - so as a tall person you can easily see out the  front windscreen  -  All certified as well  
( we can only modify a Ci Motorhome Drivers seat  )  

Enquire now at the time of sale  

All customers are  advised  to read blog  when vehicle  is purchased from  New

Caring For your Eco Leather  Upholstery

It is imperative  to take  care of  your Eco Leather Upholstery in your motorhome  ,
If  you look after  your  upholstery  it  will look after  you  !!  Long  time 

If you do Not look after the upholstery  - it  will deteriorate .
You should  also clean it  when it  starts to soil from dirt  or grease on clothing and  direct dirt on  skin contact  ,

It is  important  NOT   to  use cleaning chemicals on the upholstery as it  will  deteriorate  real quick .
You should only use  a  damp microfibre  cleaning  cloth with a tiny amount of  mild  sunlight  liquid.
DO NOT USE  anything else  , nothing 

You should  also close your roof vent shades  in summer  when vehicle is parked and not used as  otherwise the sun will damage the interior 
If you do not  do this the  sun will deteriorate your interior real quick  on any motorhome  !!!

The  difference is  if  you dont  close  your blind   on your roof  vents  then the sun will come  through the roof  vents 
(which acts as a magnifying glass  on furnishings and upholstery   in your motorhome  -  and  also overheat  and damage the  interior
thats  why they design them on motorhomes  )

TO  USE  THEM  

All Leather, Eco Leather, Fabrics will not last in the sun
Just like a spa pool cover will generally only last  5 to 6 years 
No more  vinyl  roofs on cars as only would  last approx  5 years 
 

ONLY  PURCHASE  FROM  THE  OFFICIAL (BRAND)  LICENSED  MOTORHOME  DEALER  NZ 

We are receiving a number of calls from customers who have purchased a motorhome privately , or of a Dealer 
( who they thought were  the official recognised dealer  for that brand )  which  they found out later was  incorrect information  
so now they are up against trying to obtain a part  for that brand  or getting the fault fixed  is a problem  - no parts  
There are a number of parallel  import dealers who are not the  Licensed  dealer for that brand  being sold  - 
so check the  brands main website to see if that dealer is the official  dealer for that brand of motorhome  - before purchasing 

Be aware - A number of dealers  will not supply a part  to you , or the price could be inflated  if you have not purchased your motorhome in NZ of the official dealer. ( Ci Motorhomes NZ -  do not operate  this way )  

Also check to see  how long the dealer has been in the industry  -  You dont want them here today and gone tommorow  !!
Walkabout  Motorhomes have been in buisiness for 19 years  -  still same owners from day one   !

LOOKING AT PURCHASING A NEW  Ci  MOTORHOME  

New Zealand is a paradise !!  And we need to get out to enjoy our paradise , especially that spring is just around the corner  
You have worked hard all your life  and nothing would  be better than to have a New Motorhome with all the comforts of home.
To many people buy a cheap motorhome  and regret it as it doesnt have all the nice things we want as we get older .

So with your nice new motorhome , you would not be wanting to leave home unless you have Duraseal  Done  !!
(Can only be applied when vehicle is brand new )

Duraseal is a paint protection  to prevent the elements of nature ( sea spray, sun , rain etc ) from damaging your motorhome .  
Walkabout Sales is the only Duraseal motorhome dealer NZ
the product has been around for many years and comes with a lifetime warranty .
It  makes the vehicle easier to wash  , and prevents the surface to oxidise  - like what happens on fibreglass .
YOU WILL NEVER NEED TO POLISH YOUR MOTORHOME    This is a no brainer
 

For our  SPRING  SPECIAL   -  (from now until  30th September  )
we are offering FREE DURASEAL  on any New Motorhome purchased  from Ci Motorhomes  NZ

Walkabout  Sales  - 19 Years in the motorhome industry  -  Family owned  we care  
 

Ci  Fiat  Motorhome blog  NZ  -  Tips    

We love Fiat Ducato at Ci Motorhomes and we have a choice of brand  out of the factory  - but we only choose Fiat Ducato  
Bearing in mind 85% of motorhomes in europe sold are Fiat Ducato  -this  tells you everything  !!
 

FRONT WHEEL DRIVE  -  VERSES  REAR WHEEL DRIVE  
The Question was asked while discussing with technical team while at the Fiat Factory  (Sevel ) Italy  -  The answer was given 
YOU DO NOT need a rear wheel drive when the vehicle weight is under 4500kg  ( as long as you have traction control on the fiat  ducato  )  

Friendly  reminder for all our valued customers  about  Fiat Ducato   - (Comfort-Matic  Gearbox)

* Do Not left foot brake when driving - or straddle the brake and accelerator at same time when braking  -  
* Do Not hold the vehicle on a hill  with the accelerator  
* No Gull Diesel  in Fiat Ducato  - advised  by Fiat and Ci Motorhomes 
* Servicing  is  required every 12 months or  20,000km  (which ever occurs first )   -
   must be serviced at a Fiat dealer ONLY.
   This is for  ( campaigns ) or software upgrades  which are frequent - very important  at a Fiat dealer for correct oils etc  
* Fiat service centres can be found here-   http://www.fiat.co.nz/dealers  

Ci  Motorhome Warranty  ( Terms & Conditions ) 

It is  IMPORTANT 
-  Every time a New Vehicle is  Sold - Every Customer gets the same paperwork to sign  ,
and they agree to the terms and conditions of  warranties  below

Fiat Ducato
Has a 2 year warranty  from when the date it is first registered in New Zealand .
Providing That the  vehicle is  serviced at a Fiat Dealer ONLY  -( on our website )
  EVERY -   12 MONTHS   (  OR  15000KM  )   -  From date first registered in NZ 

WHICH  EVER  OCCURS  FIRST    -  

NO  SERVICE  AS  ABOVE  -    NO WARRANTY  

Ci  Motorhome

Motorhome must have a body check every 12 to 13 months  from when vehicle is  first registered in NZ    ..
If this is not actioned   in the 12 to 13 months anually  time frame  ( every year for 5 years same month as registered)
Then there is  NO  water  ingress warranty  whatsoever , and the 5 Year Water Ingress warranty  will be  terminated  immediately.
(as per  manufacturers Terms and Conditions on the vehicle )
see  below in red
( All   New Purchasers are  explained  this upon collection  and  every New owner 
has  to  sign the documents below  on collection of there  New  Motorhome )

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DOCUMENT BELOW -     CUSTOMER  HAS  TO  SIGN  UPON COLLECTION 

TERMS & CONDITIONS  AS  A OWNER OF A  CI MOTORHOME 
*Servicing is required every  12 monthly at a Fiat Dealer only     ( Maximum   - 15000km ) 
which ever occurs  first                        ************* Do NOT Rev engine to start
*Only use (Selenia  WR Engine 0W 30 ) Oil obtained from a Fiat Dealer to top up oils
* Maximum 200KG weight in Garage otherwise damage will occur – Excluded  by warranty  (9 Speed Fiat Only) 
*Do  NOT Labour the  Diesel Engine at all – Change Down a gear
*Do  NOT put adblue  into diesel   Tank   -  ( only put  adblue  into blue  adblue  cap  ) 
*Vary Your driving speed and style very important in the First 4000km to run in engine
*Do Not drive like a snail – the diesel engine will remain like a snail – Euro 6 engines  do NOT like this
*Make sure you wet the vehicle first to wash – using a soft car brush  is important  to wash
*If your motorhome has been Durasealed -  wet vehicle first and only use soft wet sponge to wash
*Do not use brush to wash windows they will scratch – hose first and use a Micro fibre cloth
* Do NOT use a water blaster to wash vehicle – Never  ever
*If a towbar is fitted do NOT tow anything for the first  4000 kilometres   
*Vehicle body must be checked  every   12 to 13 months from  new registration by Walkabout  Sales. Customer  must  Contact  Walkabout  for service agent close to their  area – (Required for  motorhome body warranty,( Customer must follow up  themselves  every  year  for 5 years  - for warranty to be honoured )  No body check yearly  no warranty . 2 years Free Body check by Walkabout  Sales  from  New
*Do Not turn into a steep drive as the bumper will scrape on the road  and will become damaged
*No modifications to motorhome can be performed  without  prior  authorisation  by Walkabout Sales. Failure to do so will terminate your warranty  -
* Do Not drive over kerbs  pot holes or rough terrain as you could crack joints or damage  motorhome  which will affect  your warranty
*Water ingress  warranty is maximum  5 years from date first registered  in New Zealand
Any warranty claims must be authorised first by Walkabout before a repair is made or this could void your warranty .  There is no warranty on a  Ci motorhome  when it is used  for the purpose of hire .
I  have read and understand  fully the Terms and Conditions above and in owners  manual  and failure to adhere to both  could void your  warranty  for your  CI  Motorhome 
I  Have received  the following  paperwork  : Invoice , Supplier  Information Notice,  Ci  owners  Term

Vehicle  Registration Number  -    ........................................

Yours  Sincerely 

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(Owner)                                                                                               (Print  Name )  

All customers are  advised  to read blog  when vehicle  is purchased from  New

WHEN  PURCHASING A SECOND HAND  CI  MOTORHOME 
You will need to do your own Due  Diligence  to check with seller that body check has been performed -  
every 12 months anually ( on time)  otherwise warranty void 
No proof is  No warranty 

When it comes to insuring your motorhome it is very important to check the policy wording - some insurance companies dont cover standard things like awnings , windows on motorhomes etc .
We have done alot of research and our opinion we have found the best insurance cover at the best price  - so if you want the best insurance cover at a good price  email us for a quote  with  the following info   (  make , year and  model of motorhome -  WOF or  COF  )   
Email us  here   https://www.cimotorhomes.co.nz/contact__

Ci  Munro motorhomes 
were made in otorohanga  and closed  over 10 years ago 

We  are Caravans International  - Made in Italy  

We are NOT associated  with Ci Munro  at all  
Ci  Munro  copied the  name and  logo  from  italy   

Fiat Ducato - Bump Stops  - when going for a WOF or Cof 

It  Has been brought to our Attention that some  WOF/COF  testings stations
Are unaware of the Fiat Ducato  - Bump stops to pass a  WOF /COF 
And  below is the correct answer from the main Fiat Service centre in NZ 

To whom it may concern,

The rear suspension sits on the bump stops on all the Fiat motorhomes we have seen.

Our local VTNZ have only rejected the COF / WOF if the bump stops have deteriorated and broken apart.

Andrew Simms Botany

350 Te Irirangi Drive, , PO Box 230 008 Botany, Auckland 2153

Ddi:  09 523 7270    email  wford@andrewsimms.co.nz