Benny – 4 berth Benimar Tessoro 413 Automatic - 2020

Welcome to my Benimar Tessoro 413 Automatic motorhome. Just recently started to rent out my van. This is a beautiful 4 berth 6.41 mtr long van from 2020, an ideal length. which is great for parking and getting around in general. It has a drop-down bed and two bunk beds to the rear. Ample storage space. There is also a handy 2-bike rack fitted.

I have included a detailed inventory of all non-fixed pieces of equipment. Anything not included on the inventory like cleaning materials are considered as consumable materials. There will be an opportunity to check the inventory prior to departure should you wish.

I have prepared a short guide on setting up and preparing to leave locations. They are guides only based on my preferred way of doing things; the exact order is not always vital, though there are some things in the guides that are essential to the safe operation of the van. The section on return of the vehicle just expands on the content of the Goboony Goform.

Hopefully everything goes smoothly, but there is a lot to take in and sometimes you need some advice. Therefore, I have also provided an external hard drive (connected to the TV) containing two handover videos (external and internal) with all you need to know about the van. If you need to speak to me for advice please message me through the Goboony platform. Your personal insurance can be arranged by GoBoony.

Plan Your Stops. Motorhomes in general are not best equipped to stay off-grid for more than a couple of days.
Booking into Campsites is essential.

1. Like all motorhomes, 24v elect sockets won’t work unless hooked up to 24v supply at a campsite.
2. The 12v leisure battery only supports lighting and the water pump.
3. Fresh water must be replenished on average every two days. Top up at a campsite.
4. Depending on use, the toilet cassette should be emptied every two days.
5. Grey waste water from both sinks must be emptied before leaving a campsite as you don’t want this unnecessary weight while travelling.

The so-called NC500 route is not best suited for a motorhome. So care must be taken on this route. I have driven the route on three occasions in a Land Rover for photography. The numerous single-track roads with passing places and potholes makes driving a van a little challenging.

When driving on Country and Single-Track Roads with Passing Places you need to be confident to accurately reverse the vehicle potentially a hundred yards on a narrow single track road. Please do not attempt to drive the Bealach Na Ba (take the A832) or B869 Drumbeg Road (take the A894).

This is following advice from several professional drivers who know the road and from local breakdown services. It only takes ONE person who is not used to driving a large vehicle to block the road completely to the detriment of other users, those that use the road for work, and importantly – emergency vehicles.

You must feel comfortable reversing the vehicle correctly and safely as you may be required to do this on single track roads with passing places.

Hopefully you have all the essential equipment and information you need, but I would appreciate any feedback on things you think anything could be improved. As i did when i hired my first van, treat it as if it were your own. I really hope you have a great time with the van.

Kevin