Rapido410
The Rapido 410 Randonneur (Backpacker or Hiker" was the first ever motorhome built by the Rapido brand. Launched at an expo in 1982, the first models hit the roads in 1983 and this vintage 410 was registered in June 1983. Somewhere around 50 models were sold in 1983 and 150 the following year when a fibreglass capping was added over the cab area to improve storage and aerodynamics.
Very few remain from the launch year, after 42+ years that is not surprising, but this one is a survivor and we plan to upgrade the interior to make it more usable while keeping the exterior original.
The 410 is based on a very early Renault Trafic 1 T1000 chassis cab and is fitted with a 1.4 litre 4 cylinder petrol engine and a 4 speed gearbox. No power steering and original points and a carburettor - there isn't much to go wrong.
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1983 Rapido 410 Motorhome - Sunster Diesel Heater Fuel Tank install and 4 way stretch carpeting
1983 Rapido 410 Motorhome - I buy an AMAZING 314Ahr Humsienk LifePO4 battery - THIS THING KICKS ****
1983 Rapido 410 motorhome - EVEN MORE woodwork and a CHINESE DIESEL HEATER unboxed.
1983 Rapido 410 - I CHANGE MY MIND, finish the ceiling plus the NEW chair/bed arrives.
1983 Rapido 410 - DESTROYING the old decals and YET MORE water sealing the roof.
1983 Rapido 410 - finishing the FLEXIBLE solar panels and battery box
1983 Rapido 410 Motorhome - WE GOT WATER and NEW electrics
1983 Rapido 410 Motorhome - installing FLEXIBLE solar panels and I got SCAMMED!
1983 Rapido 410 motorhome - TIME to UPGRADE - the shower and toilet are almost COMPLETE
1983 Rapido 410 - AMAZING shower room now takes shape in my vintage motorhome
1983 Rapido 410 - MORE water sealing and bathroom and a BIG MISTAKE!
1983 Rapido 410 - OH NO - more WATER LEAKS - Sealing the roof
1983 Rapido 410 - POO in COMFORT - installing a Thetford C400 toilet and D3 door
1983 Rapido 410 motorhome - a REVEAL and some more decoration
1983 Rapido 410 motorhome - the OLD bathroom DISAPPEARS
1983 Rapido 410 motorhome - DESTRUCTION and dismantling continues
1983 Rapido 410 Randonneur - AMAZING DISCOVERY as the journey starts