Distributor of Luxe Motorhomes & Caravans in Malaysia, WTA Ventures has handed over the first unit of its Benimar Mileo 282 caravan to its customer, which is the longest of the 13 Mileo-series caravan models which have been earmarked for the Malaysian market.
This home on wheels wears a price of RM644,111 on-the-road without insurance, and was delivered yesterday to Albert Chew, a former pilot. Compared to the Mileo 313 which was introduced to the Malaysian market last April, the Mileo 282 seen here offers more capacious accommodation from its 7,390 mm overall length (that’s two Perodua Axias nose-to-tail); the Mileo 313 measured 5,950 mm in length.
This gives the Mileo 282 room for four occupants, with two beds measuring 1,400 mm by 1,900 mm. Additional space in this caravan makes room for two lounge spaces; one with a table and a sofa in the middle of the caravan, and another, more relaxed area at the rear.
Here, the Mileo 282 is also equipped with a larger and more comfortable washroom over that in the Mileo 313, while other conveniences here include a refrigerator with freezer, an oven and a stove for food preparation and storage. The Mileo range of motorhomes are built with a floor structure made of glass-fibre reinforced plastic (GRP) and PVC, while the interior is constructed to be 99% wood-free.
Further conveniences include roof-mounted air-conditioning, LED television, DVD player and satellite TV reception. Besides mains electricity, the Mileo 282 also comes with a 150-watt solar panel mounted on its roof for auxiliary power. A manually-operated roof awning is also fitted as standard.
All Benimar Mileo motorhomes are built upon the third-generation Fiat Ducato light commercial vehicle chassis, and is powered by a four-cylinder Fiat Mulitjet 2.3 litre turbodiesel engine with 150 hp and 380 Nm of torque. Drive is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission.
Built to United Kingdom specifications for the Malaysian market, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) has classified the Benimar Mileo range of caravans as MPVs, and therefore can be operated by drivers with a valid ‘D’ licence. Presumably, owners will want to escape city traffic in these machines; there are currently two caravan parks in Johor – one each in Desaru and Pontian.
Distributor WTA Ventures is also in talks with several state governments, including those of Pahang and Johor for the further development of caravan park facilities, while already having gained an agreement with the local management of Gopeng and Cameron Highlands for the construction of more caravan parks.
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Grats Albert! New home on wheels^^
I was searching where the bed is …
Yea. the bed …
this will cost more to maintain than a Rolls Royce. Cause parts will cost a bomb. No economies of scale. Only 1 or 2 buyers.
So, not only cost a bomb, it will take months before parts arrive.
Some say this will be a cheaper home to buy.
Think before you talk.
Buy this RM644k. 10 years down the road it is worth RM16k
Buy landed home for RM644k. 10 years down the road it is RM1.5 million
Whose turn is it to dump the poop canister. Also without RV park electric outlet operating the air con will be a problem.
Sekarang rumah pun boleh kena curi.
if they can find ways to drop the price to 350K range, got bigger market.
I’d rather spend my fortunes on hotel rooms. I bet people will slowly but surely getting claustrophobic after some time
Ya lor..comes with breakfast, bathtub, can dip in pool after workout in gym oso. This wan mana mau berak mah?
well, that’s just you
A moving home
Ban these vehicles as they bring in the gypsy culture and tresspass on public/private land.
And only a fool would pay for this when a 50k DIY on a MPV can get you the same.
SH
Though it’s not that relevant, this thing must be taking 25 seconds to reach 100km/h? (Does it even reach 100km/h?)
So… No toilet??
If there’s more caravan parks in each states, as in europe, uk and the west, then it’s a friendly business proposition.
Pity something like this is banned from entering Singapore and Thailand. It would be great for extended trips exploring neighbouring countries.
Really Benard… I was not aware of the existence of such law. Thanks for the info.
Van life! Though this is doing it with a bit more luxury. Would be nice to be able to travel around the world in this (or at least South East Asia).
Caravans are a menace on roads, they are slow, hog trunk roads and create a mile long traffic like lorries. The old Top Gear hate towards caravans wasn’t a joke, they really do clog up roads on holidays. Experienced it while living there.
Thankfully it remains expensive which means they won’t be as common as they are in the UK. At least for now.
I’m sure there is a toilet inside facing the microwave.
Envy someone willing to spent this amount of money for a motorhome that value will depreciate compare to a real condominium or house that value will appreciate.
They view the value differently. I’m bet the experience along their motor journey will be precious in comparison with condo
Pipu who gets this dun look at RV like a car. This entire vehicle is the RV!
For the price of a condo in outskirts KL, u pretty much get the same thing, plus fully furnished, plus being mobile. And when the car no longer can drive, just park it at a spot and it becomes ur permanent home. Cant do that with a condo, can u?
this is only 200 sq feet of space, around the size of a hotel room. even the smallest condo is far larger than this.
This would be useful during a zombie apocalypse….
Why carryboy dont carry their motorhome to malaysia? More reliable toyota hilux base compare to this fiat
In US and Europe probably it make sense as the weather is cold and can park the car without aircon running. Here hot like hell, will need a spare engine then.
if you live for a long time in this claustrophobic vehicle, you might becoming midget….
Expansive hobby XD
Hahaha
Wondering if anyone calculate this way: A night stay in a five star hotel cost RM644 (with water supply for shower, Aircond, toiletries, amenities and maybe breakfast) and that would last 1000nights. Or RM644 for 500nights and you still have RM322,000 to get yourself a velfire or Mercedes Vito. Or get a unit in Europe for 30,000-50k euros and drive it back? Cunard round the world cruise cost about RM100-180k for a 108days round the world cruise.
Two perodua axias? That is small…
Is it safe to park somewhere with your family inside in Bolehland? Are people that brave or rather naive?