Bulletguy Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 OK i'm trying to help some friends of mine. They've had motorhomes before but currently 'tuggers' and now want to sell up and go back to motorhoming. The 'specs' they've set are quite restricted so i thought i'd stick a post in here for some feedback. They want a fixed bed, a garage if possible, 4 berth, and separate shower (enclosed door so it's not a 'wet room' type). Whatever van it has to be suitable for year round living as they are fulltime. Budget is £20k. Any ideas on makes/models to look at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Hi BG, Try looking at Auto-Trails. Something like a Cheyenne 696G which will have a transverse bed over a decent garage and then will either be a Low Line making a double in the lounge or a High Line with an overcab double and again making a double in the lounge (so effectively a 6 berth). 2003 to 2006 should come in about on budget. A would personally go for one on a Merc if they can find it (just my personal preference) but it may cost more and there are far more Fiats about. Alternatively if the Garage is not a 'must have' then there are several other fixed beds in the AT range, such as our Cheyenne 632 or some models in the Dakota range. Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laimeduck Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Bulletguy - 2015-11-13 2:57 AMOK i'm trying to help some friends of mine. They've had motorhomes before but currently 'tuggers' and now want to sell up and go back to motorhoming. The 'specs' they've set are quite restricted so i thought i'd stick a post in here for some feedback.They want a fixed bed, a garage if possible, 4 berth, and separate shower (enclosed door so it's not a 'wet room' type). Whatever van it has to be suitable for year round living as they are fulltime. Budget is £20k.Any ideas on makes/models to look at? That is exactly what I have. Benima Perseo 710CCX. Ducato 2.8JTD .... relatively simple & reliable. Probably quite a rare bird over here but there may be a few about. Payload might be an issue - we're 3850 so no problem even with electric bikes & a motorbike in the garage, although we don't carry water or a lot of UK food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulletguy Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 This is one they've found on ebay; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-316TDS-LHD-6-Birth-Motorhome-with-Extra-Large-Garage-For-Motor-Bike-etc-/131649363150?hash=item1ea6e9dcce:g:MwQAAOSw~bFWQjea My one concern over that is due to the 'extra large garage', there appears to be little more than a couple of feet between the fixed bed and the roof and it doesn't look like the bed drops. They are currently in Spain and not back in UK until March so plenty of time to look around and i will have a look at those you've both mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Well this one would offer a LOT more headroom over the bed but at the expense of the garage. You do get quite a large under bed locker in exchange though. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Autotrail-Dakota-Automatic-/171997996245? And still on a Merc, a good choice in my books :-) Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laimeduck Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Bulletguy - 2015-11-13 5:00 PMThis is one they've found on ebay; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-316TDS-LHD-6-Birth-Motorhome-with-Extra-Large-Garage-For-Motor-Bike-etc-/131649363150?hash=item1ea6e9dcce:g:MwQAAOSw~bFWQjeaMy one concern over that is due to the 'extra large garage', there appears to be little more than a couple of feet between the fixed bed and the roof and it doesn't look like the bed drops. They are currently in Spain and not back in UK until March so plenty of time to look around and i will have a look at those you've both mentioned. If they are in Spain then they will see quite a few Benimars! They are made at Peniscola between Tarragona & Valencia. They should have a look at the secondhand market out there maybe? I have to take the wing mirrors off the motorbike then swivel the handlebars so that we have ample headroom for us in the bedroom over the garage. We can adjust the bed height by about 6 - 9 inches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulletguy Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 Keithl - 2015-11-13 6:07 PM Well this one would offer a LOT more headroom over the bed but at the expense of the garage. You do get quite a large under bed locker in exchange though. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Autotrail-Dakota-Automatic-/171997996245? And still on a Merc, a good choice in my books :-) Keith. I've emailed them that one. Looks promising even though slightly over budget my guess is that price would easily be negotiable. laimeduck - 2015-11-13 6:20 PM If they are in Spain then they will see quite a few Benimars! They are made at Peniscola between Tarragona & Valencia. They should have a look at the secondhand market out there maybe? I've mentioned this to them. Must admit i'd never heard of 'em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayjsj Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Benimars are now imported into the UK, by Marquis I believe, AND they have the HAB doors on the UK side,to me that shows that they are serious about wanting to sell here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laimeduck Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Rayjsj - 2015-11-13 10:13 PMBenimars are now imported into the UK, by Marquis I believe, AND they have the HAB doors on the UK side,to me that shows that they are serious about wanting to sell here.Ours is 2004/5 and is full UK spec for the UK market. They were imported by RDH at that stage and a firm in Ireland I think. They are well made - solid, good joinery - but have their problems as do most makes. It suited us and we're generally very happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducato001 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Hi, I've got a ducato techno 130 van with a big manufacture problem which fiat will not admit!!! If you watch (youtube: fiat ducato water leak Martin Pearson) I'm getting a Mercedes next time.https://youtu.be/REVcyLOXkMM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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