Rascal or Hi-Jet pickup ?

composimmonite Posted a lot Posts: 4,681	Rascal or Hi-Jet pickup ?composimmonite @composimmonite
	Nov 10, 2016 10:28:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I previously started a thread about considering a retro camper and have now rethought the idea. I liked my little Honda Acty Romahome and could be tempted by another but on better base than the Acty. Even if couldn't find a Romahome demountable body there is always the option of a DIY body that would provide more space than a micro van conversion. As a bonus carrying my mobility scooter, motorbikes, quad, parts hauler etc duties would mean it'd get more use than a dedicated CF, Sherpa, Commer and such campers. I said not interested in Japanese due to horror of trying to get parts for the Acty (Honda have a policy of physically destroying any spares 12 years after vehicle ceases production rather than selling them off cheap or to a dedicated specialist) and that means options are Bedford Rascal / Suzuki Super Carry - both made on same production line in Luton and the Daihatsu Hi-Jet / Piaggio Porter - again both made on same production line in Italy. Bet not many people realised that the Hi-Jet we got here in UK was European made as it was a way around import rules that restricted Japanese vehicles. Anyway which do people think is the better vehicle - Rascal or Hi-Jet ? My preference is Rascal but not dismissing Hi-Jet. My tastes are such that I'd be looking at 100% original and not lowered, banded, engine transplant etc
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edessex Part of things Posts: 514 Club RR Member Number: 42	Rascal or Hi-Jet pickup ?edessex @edessex Club Retro Rides Member 42
	Nov 10, 2016 10:39:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I prefer the styling of the Bedford, but seem to be fewer for sale usually. I'd love a pickup one.
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composimmonite Posted a lot Posts: 4,681	Rascal or Hi-Jet pickup ?composimmonite @composimmonite
	Nov 10, 2016 11:29:02 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	My Honda Acty had a full tilt for the rear load bed which gave it van type capacity and kept things reasonably dry


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oasis6x Part of things Posts: 329	Rascal or Hi-Jet pickup ?oasis6x @oasis6x
	Nov 10, 2016 12:55:21 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	In the good old Royal Navy these things were in every naval base about 15 years ago, and referred to as 'Tillys'. They usually has a 1.3 petrol engine but the principal two things where an error was made were 1) young lads were the only ones who would drive them and 2) nobody cared about looking after them. They were also RWD so sliding them round the dockyard was considered a sport. I nearly tipped one over sliding it about when I hit ice. The last one i saw that was going off for disposal / sale was in about 2005 and it had 21k on it. It was totally, and utterly, knackered. Good times.
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