Benimar · campervan
Benimar Benivan 161
RoamWorthy records the Benimar Benivan 161 as a campervan. Recorded catalogue data: 2 berths; layout: Twin Singles; length 6.36m; width 2.05m; height 2.65m; MTPLM 3,500kg; payload 515kg; base vehicle: Fiat Ducato; recorded price range £48,000 to £72,000. No live dealer stock is currently linked to this model on RoamWorthy. Specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment. Check the individual listing and manufacturer documentation before purchase.
Benimar Benivan 161 key facts
- Berths: 2
- GVW: 3500 kg
- Unladen weight: 2985 kg
- Payload: 515 kg
- Length: 6.36 m
- Width: 2.05 m
- Base vehicle: Fiat Ducato
- Observed price range: £48,000 to £72,000
Key features
- Rear fixed twin beds with easy access and under-bed storage
- Fiat Ducato 2.2L Multijet engine providing smooth, reliable power
- Cab air conditioning and cruise control as standard for long-distance comfort
- Compact side kitchen featuring a 2-burner hob and efficient compressor fridge
- Fully equipped wet room with integrated shower, toilet, and vanity sink
- Grade 3 insulation rating for comfortable year-round touring
- Rear barn doors providing easy access to large gear storage areas
Benimar Benivan 161: what is it?
The Benimar Benivan 161 is a two-berth campervan with a rear fixed-twin-bed layout, front lounge and central washroom and kitchen. At 6.36 metres long, it offers sleeping flexibility in a Fiat Ducato-based van conversion, but its 515 kilogram payload and limited kitchen worktop need careful consideration.
- Two berths, with longitudinal rear twin beds that can be converted into a larger sleeping area.
- The 6.36-metre length, 2.05-metre width and 2.65-metre height should be checked against intended parking and storage arrangements.
- The recorded MTPLM and GVW are 3500 kilograms, with a stated payload of 515 kilograms.
- The layout includes a rear bedroom, front lounge, central washroom and side kitchen.
- Recorded features include a two-burner hob, compressor fridge, wet room, cab air conditioning and cruise control.
Worth knowing: Specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment. The supplied marketplace record shows no current listings, although seven images are recorded.
Who should consider the Benimar Benivan 161?
Who it suits
- Couples wanting two berths and fixed rear beds rather than a bed that must be assembled each night.
- Buyers who value longitudinal twin-bed access, under-bed storage and the option of creating a larger sleeping area.
- Drivers prepared to manage a 6.36-metre vehicle when parking, while retaining a van-conversion format and 2.05-metre width.
Reasons to consider it
- The fixed twin-bed arrangement provides sleeping flexibility and easier access to the rear sleeping area.
- The front lounge uses swivelling cab seats to create a dining space for four, according to the supplied editorial description.
- The recorded layout combines a rear bedroom with a central washroom and kitchen, avoiding a separate lounge-bed arrangement.
- The stated Grade 3 insulation rating and recorded cab air conditioning support consideration for touring across different conditions, subject to vehicle-specific confirmation.
What to check
- Measure the intended parking space and check height restrictions against the recorded 2.65-metre height.
- Assess whether the 515-kilogram payload covers passengers, luggage, water, equipment and optional accessories for the planned use.
- Inspect the kitchen worktop and storage arrangement, as the supplied editorial identifies limited worktop space.
- Confirm whether solar panels, alloy wheels and other listed or expected equipment are fitted to the particular vehicle.
- Check the bed-conversion mechanism, under-bed storage and rear barn-door access in person.
Worth knowing: The supplied price range is 48000 to 72000, but an individual vehicle's price will depend on its specification, condition and sale details. The stated 3500-kilogram MTPLM and GVW should not be treated as evidence that every loaded configuration remains within limits. The supplied data does not establish a production year or a specific model year.
Compare the Benimar Benivan 161 with similar models
| Model | Berths | Maximum weight | Length | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benimar Benivan 161 | 2 | 3500 kg | 6.36 m | £48,000 to £72,000 |
| Auto-Sleepers Warwick XL | 2 | 3500 kg | 6.36 m | £45,000 to £85,000 |
| Auto-Sleepers Warwick - DEPOSIT NOW TAKEN | 2 | 3500 kg | 6.36 m | £45,000 to £82,000 |
The Benimar Benivan 161 is most distinctive here for its rear fixed twin beds, convertible sleeping arrangement and stated 515-kilogram payload. The allowed alternatives share the two-berth, 6.36-metre and 3500-kilogram figures, but the supplied data does not provide comparable layout or equipment details for them. Compare the exact layouts, payloads, fitted equipment, condition and prices of individual vehicles rather than treating the shared figures as a complete verdict.
Worth knowing: Specifications and prices can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.
Benimar Benivan 161 ownership checks
- Plan loading around the stated 515-kilogram payload, including occupants, personal items, water and fitted options.
- Use the 6.36-metre length and 2.05-metre width when choosing parking, storage and routes with restricted access.
- Check overall clearance before using car parks, garages or covered storage because the recorded height is 2.65 metres.
- Keep heavier items secured in the rear storage areas and review how their position affects the loaded vehicle.
- Practise changing the rear twin-bed arrangement into the larger sleeping area before relying on it for regular use.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming the two berths provide spare sleeping capacity for additional occupants.
- Treating the 3500-kilogram GVW as available carrying capacity rather than the vehicle's stated maximum weight.
- Overlooking the limited kitchen worktop when planning meals and equipment storage.
- Failing to confirm whether optional or advertised equipment is actually fitted to the vehicle being bought.
Worth knowing: These checks are based on the supplied dimensions, weights, payload and layout, not on reported faults. Equipment and specifications may vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.
Alternatives to the Benimar Benivan 161
- Auto-Sleepers Warwick XL - Consider it if you want another two-berth campervan at the same recorded 6.36-metre length and 3500-kilogram weight figure, with a supplied price range of 45000 to 85000.
- Auto-Sleepers Warwick - DEPOSIT NOW TAKEN - Consider it if the same two-berth, 6.36-metre and 3500-kilogram framework appeals and the supplied price range of 45000 to 82000 fits your search.
- WildAx Constellation XL - Consider it if you want a two-berth alternative at 6.36 metres and 3500 kilograms, with a supplied price range of 45000 to 78000.
Data and source notes
- This page uses the maintained RoamWorthy record for the Benimar Benivan 161.
- 11 model images are recorded for this page and served from RoamWorthy-hosted media.
- 3 recorded source groups are available in the source section below.
Proof notes
- Specifications can differ by production year, trim and optional equipment.
- Dealer listings are used as current marketplace evidence, not as a substitute for the exact vehicle documentation.
Worth knowing: Confirm weights, dimensions and fitted equipment for the exact vehicle before purchase or towing.
Sources and review status for the Benimar Benivan 161
This page is supported by 3 recorded source groups.
- Marquis Motorhomes and Caravans (dealer_inventory)
- RoamWorthy maintained model catalogue (editorial_database)
- Web Exact Model (model_media)
Last reviewed: 2026-09-17T21:24:00.904737+00:00