Benimar Mileo 282

Posted on 16/05/2021 10:30 by admiral halsey

Tinwheeler:

What size TV fits in her please?

Do the U.K. models have the anti-freeze heater on the waste?

Does the Solar panel feed the engine battery?

Can you fit/do you need two leisure batteries?

Does she have an electric step?

What is the Gas bottle storage capacity?

Sorry for so many questions. We've agreed to buy on Friday and had a good look around her. Unfortunately, she's in Sussex and we're in Essex, so the next time I see her will probably be on handover.

The salesman was very competent, but I don't think he'd seen this particular MH before.

AH

 

Posted on 16/05/2021 10:48 by Tinwheeler

I'm sorry, AH, but I can't answer your questions as I have no knowledge of the Benimar.

Our base vehicles are basically the same but my conversion is by Auto Sleeper of a panel van while the items you list are particular to the Benimar conversion. Maybe someone else here is familiar with the Benimar, or I would think you'd find answers to most of your questions online.

Posted on 16/05/2021 18:37 by young thomas

TW, a common link might be Marquis, as they determine the 'UK spec' that comes fitted to Benimars (i think they are the sole uk importers?).

as they also determine (with AS) what spec is 'best' for their AS vans, you'd think there might be some commonality. there may also be some customer based tweaks of the cab spec..

eg...my own Ducato based MH has a swathe of cab options, several refer to the satnav, screen size and the software included (specific MH or just the basic car system etc...)

Posted on 15/05/2021 20:35 by admiral halsey

Just bought one of these. Not got her home yet. The dealer says the booklet is generic, so was unable to provide some specifics. I appreciate that may be the same here.

Can anyone tell me about the sat nav in these van? It's a touch screen multi-media affair (Nav/Radio/camera). I'm wondering if this will negate the need for my motorhome specific Garmin camper 770, which is obviously loaded with Aires, CL's etc. Do I need a subscription with it?

Thanks for looking.

AH

Posted on 16/05/2021 21:36 by Tinwheeler

Salesmen are usually great until they've got your money. I will never again deal with that company.

Posted on 17/05/2021 21:58 by Kasspa

I dont think they are unique in that TW.... can be said for most industries....

It's a shame, despite being happy with our Benimar, it's the little things that spoil the whole experience.....

However, I will be looking at every alternative for servicing so they dont get another £ out of me...

Posted on 17/05/2021 22:06 by Tinwheeler

They’re not unique by any means but they excel in their lack of both care and professionalism.

Posted on 16/05/2021 21:36 by Tinwheeler

Salesmen are usually great until they've got your money. I will never again deal with that company.