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23/6/2017 at 9:31am
Location: Otley W. Yorks N Yorks border
Outfit: Swift Challenger 584 and Volvo XC60
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We did the same as you. We went to look at second hand in 2009 decided to have a quick peek in a new one and ended up buying new and then again in 2015. The main thing is to check that your car is the correct match with the caravan. 85% is the recommended weight but someone will be along soon to give you the technical jargon. As for make of van its entirely down to your preference and what you can afford. We buy swift and new usually around 22-26k but not sure if you can get a Bailey for 17k. As I say. Check your weights first. You will love the life your van gives you.
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23/6/2017 at 9:56am
Location: Royal Forest of Dean
Outfit: Motorhome
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You can get a Bailey for less than 17k but it depends what you are looking for. How many berths do you need? What can your car tow? What does your licence allow you to tow? There is a lot to consider but the best thing is to have a look at vans at a dealership where you can compare different layouts and see how they would work for you.
We have a Bailey Pursuit 550/4 with loads of extras as it is a dealer special edition, it has the same kit as many of the more expensive models but is lighter and cheaper. It also has a very long warranty in case there are any problems in the future. It is worth buying your caravan from a dealer near home to make life easier for servicing and any warranty work you may need.
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23/6/2017 at 11:16am
Location: Lancashire
Outfit: Volvo X60 Coachman
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Landrover is great but not if you passed your test after 97 ?
If thats the case you will need to take another test
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23/6/2017 at 11:21am
Location: Lancashire
Outfit: Volvo X60 Coachman
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Have a look on a website called caravan finder, many vans will be reduced shortly due to the 2018 models coming out (they are due in september)
They also have a lot of ex demo vans on with big savings
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23/6/2017 at 1:24pm
Location: Northern Ireland
Outfit: Sterckeman Alize Concept CP480
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We bought ours abroad (Germany) ... much better deals on the continent (though, obviously exchange rate is worse now) ... but worth a look ... we got much more 'van' for our money than buying in the UK.
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23/6/2017 at 2:47pm
Location: Nottingham
Outfit: Lunar Solaris 524
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Sorry and all that if this puts a damper on your intentions, but having bought a new Bailey Unicorn Valencia two years ago, I wouldn't buy Bailey again. I should have kept away from them after my last 5 year old Bailey Senator started to get damp problems. This one isn't showing any signs of damp ingress, but build quality was shocking. I'm going to bite the bullet and keep it because I don't want to take a loss by selling it now, but I was so annoyed with having so many problems with my first ever new caravan, I almost gave up caravanning and am still considering getting a static. I wish I had bought foreign as the exchange rate was good at the time. I would advise that you get a good second hand one that's had the faults sorted out - they don't all smell - we had to get new carpets on a second hand Swift we bought - only way to get rid of the dog smell!
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23/6/2017 at 3:13pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Simon Thomson on 23/6/2017
Hi All
I am looking to buy a caravan for the first time. I have looked around and I like the 'Bailey' brand. Would you agree with me about quality/price?
My perception is that 2nd hand ones seem to smell a bit so Iam thinking of new at around 17k.
Thoughts please?
You could level this at anything that hasnt been looked after properly. I've certainly been in more than a few that stink of pee in the bathroom. Or stale sweat generally, due to sleeping directly on the seats. Or fags...dogs...you name it. But if you look around, you will get a secondhand 'as new' one quite easily, for half the money.
Our current one smelled 'new' at a year old. It had been 'out' just 3 times from being bought new by the last owners, and it was obvious.
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23/6/2017 at 7:39pm
Location: East Midlands
Outfit: Coachman VIP 575.Santa Fe
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Like jjgderbyshire I bought a new Bailey Unicorn.The noseweight was over the caravan limit on collection, the wheel nuts had to be replaced to prevent wheel detachment and it was of the road 9 months waiting for warranty work on damp to be carried out as the job was too big for dealer who was totally disinterested. The van went back to the factory eventually.The dealer refused to honour the published deal on fixed price servicing.
Like all makes problems happen and it depends on how dealt with.
I now have a Coachman!
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23/6/2017 at 8:39pm
Location: Nottingham
Outfit: Lunar Solaris 524
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Misterg, from your previous posts, I see you used the same dealer as I did for your Bailey. Mine is in for rectification of faults, which should have been sorted before the caravan left the dealers as I told them I would be storing the caravan in France. I'm waiting to see how the faults are going to be sorted out. Good luck with your Coachman.
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23/6/2017 at 10:51pm
Location: East Midlands
Outfit: Coachman VIP 575.Santa Fe
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Jjgderbyshire thanks.re original post,I think the best thing is to find a good dealer. Hens teeth come to mind. Don't be afraid to use Trading Standards. Also pay part by credit card and get section 75 cover.In my case the credit card people were the only ones who gave a proper reply to my complaint and compensated me for the months it was off road.
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