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Hi there,

We have just bought a Ranger GT60 460/4 and we love it.

Good points:

electric flush loo, microwave, nice fixed bed, lots of wall cupboard space in lounge and bedroom, great for 2 people

Other points:

It's a bit on the small side for 4 people, but have been told the front bed is comfortable

Not much space in the bedroom to use the sink - you have to be inventive lol

Loo and shower together - probably wouldn't use the shower, because I would worry about damp, not much kitchen space (mind you - there is a drop down shelf that goes over the bed)

Check seal around the status aerial - we have had to have it replaced already.

It is best to get to a dealer close to home in case there are any problems.

However, it's a good little van and it suits us.

Just ask if you need to know anything else and I will try and help

Quote: Originally posted by Dragon44 on 05/10/2009

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I hope I don't upset you, but I think you will be disappointed with the performance of your SRi when towing. Whilst it may be OK regarding weight, petrol engines will struggle on any hill.

I pull a small lightweight 2 berth with a 1.8 Focus and find it hard work to be honest. My previous vn was an Eriba Touring - very aerodynamic, low profile (pop up roof) and the same width of the car. I had no trouble at all towing that compared with my current Bailey Ranger.

I was talking to a chap last week who was towing with a BMW M Sport. I asked him if he had ever pulled the 'A' frame off the van when towing! Was surprised when he told me that even he was struggling on hills.

I used to pooh pooh the diesel drivers when they said that petrol engines weren't any good for towing, but I'm coming round to that way of thinking and my next car will be a diesel.

Al

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I have a Bailey Ranger 460/4 and i tow it with a Renault Laguna 2.0 petrol and it tows well even on hills i,m never out off 5th gear on motorways i do a nice steady 60mph and theres more there if needed for overtaking the odd lorry or two.The 460/4 is a nice sized van for a couple or young family and it suits me and the wife just fine

The 460/4 should be a very stable van to tow. Its relatively short, has a long draw bar and all the main equipment (fridge, oven, heater, water heater & battery) is over or very close to the axle.

Only just noticed you are buying the van for your family. I don't think the 460/4 will be very suitable for a family. There is very little living space during the day. Having said that we are saving up for one right now to replace our 510/4.

The 510/4 is a brilliant van for a family with loads of living space, great kitchen, lovely bathroom, big double bed, or singles, but be aware that the bunks are only suitable for children. The bathroom is a great place to change if you need privacy, like when having mother in law along with you.

Now there are only the two of us, it's too big. As you get older it's harder making up the bed every night and morning. The idea of a fixed bed really appeals.

I tow the 510/4, MTPLM 1200kg with a pug 406 110 bhp diesel, with 1410kg kerbweight. It's very stable, I've never had a snake and don't use a stabiliser. I think your car will be fine with it. OK you may have to change down on a hill, but so do I.

With diesels you have to keep the revs up to about 2200rpm otherwise it gets a bit sluggish. I find that in 5th gear at 62 mph the car suddenly starts pulling very strongly and on one occasion went up to 75mph when I forgot the van was there.. Below 60mph it's a bit sluggish.

My first van was a Freedom towed with a mini metro over its max tow limit. But it went everywhere, just a bit slower and we always got there.

Quote: Originally posted by navver on 09/10/2009

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Only just noticed you are buying the van for your family. I don't think the 460/4 will be very suitable for a family. There is very little living space during the day. Having said that we are saving up for one right now to replace our 510/4.

The 510/4 is a brilliant van for a family with loads of living space, great kitchen, lovely bathroom, big double bed, or singles, but be aware that the bunks are only suitable for children. The bathroom is a great place to change if you need privacy, like when having mother in law along with you.

Now there are only the two of us, it's too big. As you get older it's harder making up the bed every night and morning. The idea of a fixed bed really appeals.

I tow the 510/4, MTPLM 1200kg with a pug 406 110 bhp diesel, with 1410kg kerbweight. It's very stable, I've never had a snake and don't use a stabiliser. I think your car will be fine with it. OK you may have to change down on a hill, but so do I.

With diesels you have to keep the revs up to about 2200rpm otherwise it gets a bit sluggish. I find that in 5th gear at 62 mph the car suddenly starts pulling very strongly and on one occasion went up to 75mph when I forgot the van was there.. Below 60mph it's a bit sluggish.

My first van was a Freedom towed with a mini metro over its max tow limit. But it went everywhere, just a bit slower and we always got there.

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