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Quote: Originally posted by savanne1 on 09/11/2011

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I like the new Olympus 540-5, bunks are 6ft 1 in length and plenty of headroom which we need for our son whos already 5ft 9. The Olympus would work for now but I question how bunks will work in a couple of years time for us.

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Quote: Originally posted by jennifernn on 09/11/2011

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I think, with 2 children over 12, 2 doubles are not appropriate.

But, yes, a very nice van.

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Rimini definelty out unfortunately as too heavy and too expensive.

Thanks for those links David, I wonder what the weight limit on the bottom bunk is. Must weigh our 15 nearly 16 yr old son, hes tall and thin and seems taller everytime I look at him!!

Quote: Originally posted by savanne1 on 09/11/2011

Rimini definelty out unfortunately as too heavy and too expensive.

Thanks for those links David, I wonder what the weight limit on the bottom bunk is. Must weigh our 15 nearly 16 yr old son, hes tall and thin and seems taller everytime I look at him!!

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OH will be at the Bailey factory tomorrow (he maintains their tel system) will get him to ask. Its quite handy really!!

I did read 75kgs for top bunk and I presume the bottom one will be the same.

Fee, can you remember who you dealt with at Northam Farm? OH talked to a chap called Dan today who was very helpful.

We have a 4 berth side dinette which works well for us, but then there is only 3 of us. Our dinette is the sort with the fold out bunk, and the top bunk would not be suitable for older children.  We have taken the folding bunk out which makes the bottom bunk wider and plenty big enough for our (now) 15 yr old.  Fine for 3 but not for 4.  We also have weight and access to the garden issues, which preclude alot of vans for us,

I guess this is a dilemma most parents of teenagers face eventually - most of the time they wont want to come with you but you have to have provision for when they do.  I'm guessing your daughter doesnt like the idea of her own tent outside or in the awning,  Our son actually prefers his own tent these days, but I think having room in the van for him eases my mind in case the weather turns really nasty.  The tent thing is great when they want to bring a friend though. 

I'll be interested to see what you come up with!  

Quote: Originally posted by savanne1 on 09/11/2011

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OH will be at the Bailey factory tomorrow (he maintains their tel system) will get him to ask. Its quite handy really!!

I did read 75kgs for top bunk and I presume the bottom one will be the same.

Fee, can you remember who you dealt with at Northam Farm? OH talked to a chap called Dan today who was very helpful.

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I think asking Bailey direct is better than asking the sales people.  It's the sales people/dealers who sometimes want to 'sell the van at any price'.  Keep us informed of the progress - we are a nosey lot aren't we - perhaps i should re-phrase that as 'I' am nosey!! [:))]

He forgot to ask , dont worry hes having to make tea to make up for it

Just read the article in this months Practical Caravan on the new Olympus, was very highly praised.

anniemac, we are considering a Pegasus 514 with the side dinette layout and we thought we could take the top bunk out as its only held on by a few screws. The weight saving will be a big bonus. However we wondered if then with the gap left where the folding bunk stored would this mean the bed cushions our daughter would sleep on loose and move about as no longer sat snug against the folded bunk. Not explained that well but do you see what I mean?

The 514 has such a huge front bed that our son will happily sleep (we've discussed it with him) on one side of that still leaving loads of room for us and the unique way the beds make up mean we can get up before him (as is the norm with most teens!!)slide one side of the bed back leaving him undisturbed. We will then have one of the long front seats free to sit on til he surfaces!!