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11/4/2011 at 1:30pm
 Location: luton
 Outfit: Bailey Pegasus 534 & Kia Sorento
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We've just paid the deposit on a Bailey Pageant Vendee and will be part exing our Swift Charisma 535. When I first looked at the sizes I noted the difference in the length, approx 90cm and thought that it wasn't too bad but the new caravan looks huge compared to our little Swift and now I'm having a meltdown about towing it. The OH doesn't drive and I remember being terrified when we bought the Swift a couple of years back. I know that I'll probably be fine but I could do with some kind words.
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11/4/2011 at 1:58pm
 Location: N.E.Wales
 Outfit: Baily Olympus 540-5 Passat Alltrack
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You'll be fine Alison! its only a small incremental increase in size. 

I searched for you caravan data on the clic reports website, and looking at that I wouldn't exactly call your Swift small!   Both vans appear to be the same width, and that's the one thing that does take getting used to.

It's 90cm longer overall, but the axle will only be about 45cm further back than the Swift; some would say this aids stability. Its slightly heavier as well, by about 90Kg?   Again, not really noticeable if you have a large enough tow car.



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