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Our first van was a 2007 ranger and much of what has been said above has covered the main points. They were produced as an entry level van so do lack equipment in some areas compared to others but overall we found it a good van and light to tow. The only other thing to watch out for on baileys of this year is cracking to to the rear (and sometimes front) panels. This typically happens on the side of the rear panel up the top where it joins the roof and side panel. They can be hard to spot as will initially be hairline in nature but take a step ladder and have a good look (or get an independant caravan engineer to do a check for you). We had this happen on our ranger and the only real option is to replace the whole rear panel which isn't cheap....some dealers will offer a repair but Bailey would have replaced the whole panel if this happened within the first 6yrs under warranty. I have spoken to different engineers about this problem and some say it was a fault in how the manufacturers fixed the panels originally and others say it was a problem with the actual panel. It isn't something that is common but there are a fair few reported cases with bailey vans around 2006-2008 having sufferred.

stu i cant believe you ingored the advice given above only 4 weeks ago, it's a comon fault with bailys of that vintage.

Bessie 

Then i'd get a quote to fix it because the will only spread, Sorry but the only option is to fix  if it cost a grand to fix see if you brother will go halfs, but get the front checked aswell as they are known for going aswell.

sorry i actually thought you'd already purchased the van.....should read the whole post next time

Bessie