We bought a Benimar 463 in 2019 and absolutely love it, can't wait to get out in it again. The table is the same as ours but i moved it about 3 inch and it's a lot better , I also took the small cushion out above the heater switch as I thought it wasn't really doing much. Regarding the radio ours it's very much the same but I think it's down to the ariel as it's not a proper digital one so i might change that later. Overall it's a great motorhome and apart from the odd thing requiring an adjustment we haven't had any issues with it.
Brilliant review can't but help come back to it, it certainly points out plenty of issues to consider and be aware of for motor homers and prospective motor homers.
Hi we are contemplating changing our caravan to a motorhome and after watching your honest review of the benimar wanted to ask you if you feel you made the right choice to change from your van to the notorhome or if you feel you would have been better with your van? We are a family of 4 too 2 adults and 2 young teens. Thank you
Hello we are really happy we change to a Motorhome. It does give you so much more freedom and opens up more opportunities for short stay including pub stops and overnight while camping which you can’t do with a caravan. We also find because we’ve not got the car we have to use public transport and we are able to have meals out with a drink and not have to worry about driving. Our girls have now grown up and no longer come with us so we’ve changed the Motorhome to one more suited to us , as a couple we also travel to Europe a lot more now and the Motorhome is much more suited and so many places to stay where you cannot with a caravan often these are free in Europe. We also like when we arrive at our destination in winter, the Motorhome is already warm unlike the caravan when everything felt cold and damp.
We bought a Tessoro 486 new in 2018. We've done just over 10k miles without any issues whatsoever. We have toured extensively in 2018 and 2019 and the only very minor issue was the toilet roll holder came off. We are currently living in the motorhome and have no issues whatsoever with the motorhome. I would definitely recommend the make and also our experience with Marquis has been very positive.
We have almost covered 10k miles our self I agree it is a great Motorhome And not just that but with all the kit you get with it, it is good value for money👍
How do you find the rattling when driving, I have a 2019 413 and above the drivers area is a terrible knocking noise, creaking from the drivers window curtain frame and the habitation windows on the drivers side creak - any ideas or experience?
Great video, I am thinking of buying a benimar van and have been watching many videos of them but this review is by far the best , this will be my first motorhome so I am nervous about spending such a lot of money the advice of getting a bit of finance is gold thank you, funny enough I was also looking at the auto trail vans so am glad for your advice, overall would you recommend benimar for build quality? Many thanks
Hi I have had 2 motorhomes and 2 caravans over 15 years and by far this is the best built one and good value for money as ever thing comes as standard I.e other vans ac and cab blinds are extras
Leaving bathroom door open, oven and microwave ajar helps them ventilate, can actually virtually dry yourself with a flannel by keep wringing it out rather than a towel, a long handled back scrub brush can come in handy.
Looks like a nice van, with some clever design features, and overall it looks like a great package. Hopefully you'll be able to enjoy holidays and the experience of travelling with the Benimar without worrying about what's going to go wrong next...
I agree, we were lucky we bought, our first MH Bessecarr E444 from South Yorkshire caravans in 2014 (just changing to Marquis at the time) MH was OK for us at the time but after time layout was not right for us to take granddaughters with us, went to Lowdhams at Huddersfield in Nov 2017 fell in love with Chausson 757 with rear bathroom, twin single bed & drop down bed over lounge, we loved the MH, order a brand new model for delivery April 2018, that's when things went down & the dealer is another issue, in April we part exchanged & payed. the final balance in cash (had enough money from inheritance) found out a year later we had been conned and lied to regarding the sale of our MH, everything they have done to my MH has been totally unprofessional, I certainly would not call there so called technicians tradesman more like trained monkeys, It's a long story but I'm still battling to get thing sorted as per our final settlement agreement I signed for in 2019
Great review. I am looking to buy a 482 and this is super helpful. I am slightly concerned that the rear seatbelt seat looks uncomfortable (shallow and very upright) for long journeys. Have you made any modifications or left it as is?
The Rear seats are very upright But with cushions they are very comfortable. We travelled to the South of France last year with no complaints from my 17 and 13 year old daughters.
They are a few extras with the Benimar motorhome that the sales team doesn't tell you about like it has a Battery to battery charging unit when driving but only 4amp.
Hi I had a auto trail FB was a good motorhome had a lot of extras on it but there where a few problems with French bed which was not easy getting in or out with two people on it and a small area for toilet and shower room due to small space also low head room in cab.now have a much better motorhome with loads of space...
Yeah all the shallow storage space isn't very inviting, specifically like the lifting arm for convenient storage helps keep the place tidy and uncluttered.
Who'd of thought you needed to test the stereo in this day and age, the drivers dash board storage hatch might be a good safe position for a pop up sat nav.
@@familyadventures9723 More than likely the aerial location of the aerial or the wire to it. Generally Wires break underfoot where your tread where you sit where doors open where seats move or twist around where you put luggage virtually always to do with movement.
Thanks for the quick reply. When you mentioned the connection on the radio being rubbish is that radio/DAB/Bluetooth? Can you connect Bluetooth or AUX on the 2019 one? I am going to look at one tomorrow but wanting to know what to check out when there. Thanks very much for your very useful review
Thanks again for all your help. The review you put on here gave us lots of information and targeted our questions when viewing the van. We have now committed to buy a 2019 Benimar that is the same model as yours which we will collect it in a few weeks. I was wondering what size TV you can fit in the space? Any advice on this would be appreciated
@@mw9542 Your welcome my TV is a avtex 18.5 inc that fit's well I would not go bigger The maximum width for TV area is 5045mm but the bracket does not set the TV quite central. I have made a video on my TV. Hope that helps
I bought a hose attachable car wash brush from halfords in the past you can pour car shampoo into could be useful in a shower with shower gel or shampoo.
would you kindly measure the distance from the floor to the base of the top bunk - ( with the bottom bunk stored ) - is it more than 1 metre of garage space vertically ? thanks
We bought a Benimar 463 in 2019 and absolutely love it, can't wait to get out in it again. The table is the same as ours but i moved it about 3 inch and it's a lot better , I also took the small cushion out above the heater switch as I thought it wasn't really doing much. Regarding the radio ours it's very much the same but I think it's down to the ariel as it's not a proper digital one so i might change that later. Overall it's a great motorhome and apart from the odd thing requiring an adjustment we haven't had any issues with it.
Brilliant review can't but help come back to it, it certainly points out plenty of issues to consider and be aware of for motor homers and prospective motor homers.
Hi we are contemplating changing our caravan to a motorhome and after watching your honest review of the benimar wanted to ask you if you feel you made the right choice to change from your van to the notorhome or if you feel you would have been better with your van? We are a family of 4 too 2 adults and 2 young teens. Thank you
Hello we are really happy we change to a Motorhome. It does give you so much more freedom and opens up more opportunities for short stay including pub stops and overnight while camping which you can’t do with a caravan.
We also find because we’ve not got the car we have to use public transport and we are able to have meals out with a drink and not have to worry about driving. Our girls have now grown up and no longer come with us so we’ve changed the Motorhome to one more suited to us , as a couple we also travel to Europe a lot more now and the Motorhome is much more suited and so many places to stay where you cannot with a caravan often these are free in Europe. We also like when we arrive at our destination in winter, the Motorhome is already warm unlike the caravan when everything felt cold and damp.
A very honest opinion, thank-you.
Great tip about financing a bit!
We bought a Tessoro 486 new in 2018. We've done just over 10k miles without any issues whatsoever. We have toured extensively in 2018 and 2019 and the only very minor issue was the toilet roll holder came off. We are currently living in the motorhome and have no issues whatsoever with the motorhome. I would definitely recommend the make and also our experience with Marquis has been very positive.
We have almost covered 10k miles our self I agree it is a great Motorhome And not just that but with all the kit you get with it, it is good value for money👍
How do you find the rattling when driving, I have a 2019 413 and above the drivers area is a terrible knocking noise, creaking from the drivers window curtain frame and the habitation windows on the drivers side creak - any ideas or experience?
Great video, I am thinking of buying a benimar van and have been watching many videos of them but this review is by far the best , this will be my first motorhome so I am nervous about spending such a lot of money the advice of getting a bit of finance is gold thank you, funny enough I was also looking at the auto trail vans so am glad for your advice, overall would you recommend benimar for build quality? Many thanks
Hi I have had 2 motorhomes and 2 caravans over 15 years and by far this is the best built one and good value for money as ever thing comes as standard I.e other vans ac and cab blinds are extras
@@familyadventures9723 thanks for your help I think this is the van I will go for 👍👍
Yes, I major problem with the stealers not being able / willing to support after purchase!!😔
They are only in it for the commission unfortunately!! Well that's what it felt like to us.
Some great tips, I get the view the supplier is more important than the Motorhome especially because of warranty issues.
Leaving bathroom door open, oven and microwave ajar helps them ventilate, can actually virtually dry yourself with a flannel by keep wringing it out rather than a towel, a long handled back scrub brush can come in handy.
Looks like a nice van, with some clever design features, and overall it looks like a great package. Hopefully you'll be able to enjoy holidays and the experience of travelling with the Benimar without worrying about what's going to go wrong next...
All has been well since ford did the fix👍
I agree, we were lucky we bought, our first MH Bessecarr E444 from South Yorkshire caravans in 2014 (just changing to Marquis at the time) MH was OK for us at the time but after time layout was not right for us to take granddaughters with us, went to Lowdhams at Huddersfield in Nov 2017 fell in love with Chausson 757 with rear bathroom, twin single bed & drop down bed over lounge, we loved the MH, order a brand new model for delivery April 2018, that's when things went down & the dealer is another issue, in April we part exchanged & payed. the final balance in cash (had enough money from inheritance) found out a year later we had been conned and lied to regarding the sale of our MH, everything they have done to my MH has been totally unprofessional, I certainly would not call there so called technicians tradesman more like trained monkeys, It's a long story but I'm still battling to get thing sorted as per our final settlement agreement I signed for in 2019
That is so sad to hear, we wish you all the best on resolving your situation.
Great review. I am looking to buy a 482 and this is super helpful. I am slightly concerned that the rear seatbelt seat looks uncomfortable (shallow and very upright) for long journeys. Have you made any modifications or left it as is?
The Rear seats are very upright But with cushions they are very comfortable. We travelled to the South of France last year with no complaints from my 17 and 13 year old daughters.
Thanks, that's worth knowing, along with taking finance!
Now I know what that mystery switch is for. Better check I haven't left it switched on. Thanks. Oh, we have a Tessoro 483 and we love it.
They are a few extras with the Benimar motorhome that the sales team doesn't tell you about like it has a Battery to battery charging unit when driving but only 4amp.
Hi I had a auto trail FB was a good motorhome had a lot of extras on it but there where a few problems with French bed which was not easy getting in or out with two people on it and a small area for toilet and shower room due to small space also low head room in cab.now have a much better motorhome with loads of space...
Yeah all the shallow storage space isn't very inviting, specifically like the lifting arm for convenient storage helps keep the place tidy and uncluttered.
Who'd of thought you needed to test the stereo in this day and age, the drivers dash board storage hatch might be a good safe position for a pop up sat nav.
The van has been back to the dealer and Ford but neither of them will take responsibility for the stereo.
@@familyadventures9723 More than likely the aerial location of the aerial or the wire to it. Generally Wires break underfoot where your tread where you sit where doors open where seats move or twist around where you put luggage virtually always to do with movement.
Great, full, un-biased & informative review. Thanks for taking the time to do it
Great info thanks. Is the standard bike rack for 2 bikes or 4? If 2 then can it take a 4 on those mounting points?
Hi my bike rack is for 4 it was a Extra and the motorhome will only take upto 60kg on the rack. The mountain pointes come standard on the motorhome.
Thanks for the quick reply. When you mentioned the connection on the radio being rubbish is that radio/DAB/Bluetooth? Can you connect Bluetooth or AUX on the 2019 one? I am going to look at one tomorrow but wanting to know what to check out when there. Thanks very much for your very useful review
@@mw9542 The Bluetooth and USB aux work fine We have trouble with the FM and DAB We have a memory stick plugged in or just stream via Bluetooth
Thanks again for all your help. The review you put on here gave us lots of information and targeted our questions when viewing the van. We have now committed to buy a 2019 Benimar that is the same model as yours which we will collect it in a few weeks. I was wondering what size TV you can fit in the space? Any advice on this would be appreciated
@@mw9542 Your welcome my TV is a avtex 18.5 inc that fit's well I would not go bigger The maximum width for TV area is 5045mm but the bracket does not set the TV quite central. I have made a video on my TV. Hope that helps
what was the material that you put under the bottom bunk?
we have just bought a T413 and had the same issue with the bottom bunk bed
It is the same as airmat under mattress liner. Hope that helps
Great review looking at different motor homes I'll keep away from auto trail 👍
Yeah the bathroom not only looks pleasant but also looks pleasant to use.
Yes it is surprisingly spacious, but the toilet is very high, which could be a problem for younger children.
I bought a hose attachable car wash brush from halfords in the past you can pour car shampoo into could be useful in a shower with shower gel or shampoo.
would you kindly measure the distance from the floor to the base of the top bunk - ( with the bottom bunk stored ) - is it more than 1 metre of garage space vertically ? thanks
Hi it is approximately 135cm from the fool to base of the top bunk. Hope that helps
Your advice - take a finance when buying a motorhome, is soooooo good!
We was so glad we took out Finance with our last motorhome as we had so much trouble with Brownhills i only touch on it with the video.
Inside water tank good for winter hence all year round living.
Check your aerial and wiring you could find kink or damage to wiring or even the the aerial itself good luck mate.
It has been back to the dealer and Ford we have now just put a new stereo in works perfect.
@@familyadventures9723 what did you go for as I have same issue?
@@phildunster7519 I put a new stereo in the Van worked a lot better but still not perfect
How do you find the Ford Auto Gearbox to drive?
Hi it is very smooth I would say as good as a car. It can be a bit tricky getting the van onto ramps as you don't have as much control as a manual.
Leaving beds unmade should help ventilation of mattresses too.
THANK YOU, GOOD INSIGHT TO THEIR MOTOR HOME HOPE YOU DONT HAVE ANY MORE?
Its a motorhome not a penthouse apartment
Bought not brought.