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thebroons30

29/4/2014 at 11:11pm
Location: Lanarkshire
Outfit: Vauxhall Antara & Cruach Cairngorm

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We have had a fixed bed model for two years and served us well despite the bed being fairly small.

Unfortunately illness to my better half has made the bed no longer suitable so were in the process of changing to a large front lounge which means a nice big bed.

The one down side of the fixed bed is the space it takes up which is unusable during the day.

For us on our own it was fine but not so good when the grand kids came along.

dinx

30/4/2014 at 4:04pm
Location: north east
Outfit: sprite alpine 4

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hi i have a sprite alpine 4 its one of the lightest fixed beds i believe and its 21'1" length.i have found it to be a good van no problems towing.i would not go back to any other style van now its great not having to make beds up.

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snowflower

30/4/2014 at 5:17pm
Location: None Entered
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We have a fixed bed Sterling Eccles 2009 model,the mattress is brilliant, very comfy! because of the mattress thickness we have to use king size sheets with a double duvet, that because i've put a memory topper mattress on it and quilted mattress cover over for ultra luxury comfort, but tbh it dosn't need all that.
The hydrolic bed lifts easily and has lots of storage under.
The only downside to a fixed side bed is my hubby has to climb over to get in other than that its perfect!
When we 1st bought the Sterling we looked at other makes with the same layout and found some fixed bed models to have flimsy mattress's. Best way is go to dealers and test all the fix beds out ;-)

audicab26

01/5/2014 at 7:51pm
Location: South
Outfit: Pageant Bordeaux S7

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I've seen two Bailey vans advertised locally, one is a Pageant Bordeaux S7, the other an Olympus 464.

Both have the same layout, seem to have the same spec, both similar price and both 2010 models.

Am I missing something or is one a much better bet than the other, or was one launched and the other finished in the same year?

Seems odd to go to market with two products which whilst they look different seem to do the same job?

Acornis

01/5/2014 at 8:16pm
Location: North Norfolk
Outfit: Bailey Olympus

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Some caravan dealers ask for vans to made to a slightly different spec,eg interiors or decals.
These are then given a different names and called limited editions.
I had an Eldiss "Kensington" at one time(until some one thought they had a greater need than me) this was a deviation of a standard model but with different interior finish.
Fixed bed every time since then. The only thing to consider, if it is important to you, is which side of the bed you and OH prefer and who gets the outside lane.

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feeblecat

01/5/2014 at 8:34pm
Location: Scotland
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We are on our first fixed bed caravan. I was concerned that the "lobbed off" bit of the fixed bed (and it seemed like a big bit was lobbed off on our Coachman Amara) would cause problems and also that the bed seemed small before we used it. But we have had a great sleep in the bed, yes a bit on the small side compared to what we're used to, but not making a great deal of difference to our comfort. Verdict! A fixed bed every time!

SHARON89

01/5/2014 at 9:01pm
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Hi all..

We have just picked -up our brand new Bailey unicorn 2 Valencia yesterday,it has the fixed bed and a large end bathroom.we are off local in the next few days to test it all out.we can not wait.the bed is more comfy than what have indoors.Hope to take her to the highlands later this year.

Sharon

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