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Subject Topic: Thinking of buying a Bailey Senator Post Reply Post New Topic
29/4/2007 at 7:04pm
 Location: Criccieth Gwynedd
 Outfit: Buccaneer Commodore
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Hi Folks

We're thinking of changing our 1997 Avondale Landranger.

After quite a bit of research I have been looking at recent Bailey Senator Series 5 as heard some good things about them.  Also looking at recentPageant Monarch 2 berth and Champagne 4 berth.

We were out around local dealers today and saw 2 that took our fancy.at 2 different dealers

(1)  '2005 Senator Vermont priced at £9995 - dealer offered 4200 p/ex for our L/Ranger - Price £5795

(2)  2006 Senator Arizona (4 berth) priced at £12495 - dealer offered £5495 p/ex for our L/ranger - Price £7000

Both of the above are in excellent condition, like new, and with the optional, upgraded,

Also looked at new 2007 models of above but a well-known dealer only offered £3000 part/ex for ours off the list prices of Senators or £4000 part/ex if we went for the Pageant.

We are very interested in the 2 secondhand vans but are torn between the 2

(1)  Vermont has the advantage of being shorter length for towing we had hoped to downsize from our present 7.36 metre long twin-axle but is a year older and not brilliant part-ex price.  Don't really need any more than 2 berths at moment as kids have all grown up and don't want to come.  Of course  remaining one, 19 year old says he may come sometime and with 5 grown-up kids grandchildren may soon be on the scene.

(2)  Montana ihas 4 berths so more flexible if anyone wants to come and, also, more flexible table space,etc, inside.  Newer too and good part/ex.

I have looked on a few websites and both the above prices seem to be similar to other dealers for similar vans

ANY COMMENTS VERY WELCOME

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Bailey owners' experience with either of these vans regarding quality, servicing, etc

Whether grandchildren do start to come

Is the balance of the Bailey 6 year water ingress guarantee transferrable

Am I likely to be able to get any money off/ improved part/ex by haggling - not got much experience of this.

Thanks in anticipation.

Tim

 

 



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29/4/2007 at 7:15pm
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Check the dates out for transferring of Bailey warranties because I think it only became possible in vans produced after September 2005 or thereabouts?  Can't remember the exact date.

We have had 2 Baileys in the family some years ago now and loved them, I know there have been a few issues on here of late but if you consider they sell gazillions of them there are bound to be faults with some.  Haggle away!  What have you to lose there are lots of vans out there so if it isn't the right deal then walk.

I know somebody, I think it was Purplehat, had problems with  a Monarch due to weight distribution of the interior equipment so hopefully they will respond and explain more.

Ali



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29/4/2007 at 7:22pm
 Location: KENT
 Outfit:  BAILEY PEGASUS 534 DIESEL HONDA CRV
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Yoo hoo ey. Monarch series 5. I have just one word of advice re buying one - don't!!!  If you really want to be bored silly, please feel free to ask.

Have new series 6 Bordeaux which is brilliant. Have noticed that there are a lot of newish Champagnes for sale and have wondered why.



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29/4/2007 at 9:38pm
 Location: sussex
 Outfit: Elddis Crusader Scirocco T A
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I recently sold my Senator Indiana, nice van and layout, mine was a sept 05 model and sold it for £9000. Problems noisy water pump (pretty much all are like this i believe!), some flimsy fittings especially soap trays!, wood around vanity sink had some water damage where not sealed, kitchen was very small. But a nice modern caravan non the less but must say my Elddis is a better built caravan.

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29/4/2007 at 10:02pm
 Location: lydd on sea kent
 Outfit: Compass carona
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I have a bailey arizona 2003 had it from new never had any problems with it tows nice my wife and i love it especially the end bathroom 



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30/4/2007 at 10:08am
 Location: West Sussex
 Outfit: Swift Challenger 580 + Skoda Superb es
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Tim,

I traded up from a 2 berth Castleton last November, to a 4 berth Senator Indiana.

Go for a 4 berth, then at least you won't have the hassle of squeazing extra people in on the odd occaisions.

We love the fixed bed, no more making up the bed to go to sleep.

As for the Bailey quality, we were really aprehensive after the qualitity of the Castleton, yes we've had a few minor cosmetic issues, but can't fault the aftersales service from both Bailey & the dealer.



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30/4/2007 at 6:36pm
 Location: sussex
 Outfit: Elddis Crusader Scirocco T A
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only other thing i found with the Indiana was great mattress to start  but started losing shape after a few weeks use.

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30/4/2007 at 8:48pm
 Location: N W London
 Outfit: Shogun - Bailey Senator 5 Virginia
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We have only had our first Bailey Senator it's a Virginia (fixed island bed) for about 3 months now and love it, we came from ABI and Compass previously

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30/4/2007 at 10:23pm
 Location: East Midlands
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See " what van would you recommend" re great Bailey service re Warranty.

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