by Ed Davies
Out of all the Benimar models, the 346, is truly the monster in terms of size, with a double bed in the back, one above the cab and the living room folding to create yet another
A true family motorhome, the 346 offers masses of storage and payload to match, while its extending dinette seats make it a really practical six-berth.
It is all based on the Maxi version of Fiat’s ever-popular Ducato, meaning a maximum vehicle weight of 4,250kg as well as a more than healthy one tonne-plus payload.
The whole bed can be moved up or down so you can optimise garage space or bed accessibility, as it suits.
Extra cushion sections, along with a swing-out table extension mean you can, indeed, just about cope with six at mealtimes.
In the kitchen, the chef gets a Thetford triplex cooker with two gas rings and an electric hotplate plus combined oven/grill.
To the left is a 150-litre Thetford fridge/freezer, with microwave oven set above it.
The washroom is functional and a good size, with highlights including the plastic-lined shower cubicle and there is also room for a fixed basin in grey plastic and Thetford’s swivel-bowl toilet.
