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31/7/2011 at 2:19pm
Location: Mid-Wales UK Outfit: VW + Bailey Pageant Burgundy 08
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Well, we have decided that the time has come to sell our beloved Bailey Ranger 550/6 as the teenagers have advised that they are unlikely to come away with us next year (and if they do, they want to be in their own pop-up tents).
So, hubby and I have decided to sell and buy a newer fixed bed caravan which suits our needs better.
We're looking for a caravan with the following spec:
Single axle
Fairly lightweight (no more than 1450kg laden)
Fixed bed / 4-berth
End bathroom with own shower cubicle (we don't like the bathroom adjacent to the bed where your feet are in the shower tray when you sit on the loo!)
Ideally with L-shape or U-shape lounge
We have looked at a Sterling Europa 550 (2009) which we like a lot but would like to compare a few different models.
Does anyone know of any other makes / models? We can't seem to find many lightweight single axles with a fixed bed and rear bathroom.
Oh, and nothing older than 2009.
We've advertised ours on here, so here's to finding a replacement!
Claire.
------------- Claire x
Jan 2013 - Skiing, Kühtai, Austria
May - Swiss Farm
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Aug - Saumur, France
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02/8/2011 at 7:31pm
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Hi Claire, the Bailey Olympus 534 has the layout you're after. Its 1458kg MTPLM. Just a bit heavier theres the Bailey Pegasus Verona at 1490kgs.
Both fixed beds with end washrooms.
------------- Thistledown Easter
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02/8/2011 at 7:41pm
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Mmm, had a look at that and I love the interior, but I'm not really very keen on the front end (exterior) lol.
------------- Claire x
Jan 2013 - Skiing, Kühtai, Austria
May - Swiss Farm
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02/8/2011 at 7:56pm
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the exterior of the Olympus? Just dont look at it lol. The inside is much more important isnt it?
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02/8/2011 at 7:59pm
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Easier said than done lol, I do like the Pegasus Verona exterior though - but it's mega expensive at the moment :(
------------- Claire x
Jan 2013 - Skiing, Kühtai, Austria
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02/8/2011 at 8:07pm
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I do wonder if the woodwork in the Verona isn't going to 'date' it somewhat though. It's one of those 'love it or hate it' looks I think. I also prefer the wraparound seating of the Olympus. Are you going to the caravan show?
------------- Claire x
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02/8/2011 at 8:13pm
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Yes, mainly to look at awnings as we havent got a full awning yet. Want to be able to compare quality and maybe grab a bargain. We think its a good day out and theres a lovely pub we always stop at on the way home for a meal.
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02/8/2011 at 8:14pm
Location: Lincs Outfit: ace jubilee viceroy
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Lunar Quasar 544 or Lexon 540 would be on my list ![](https://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/forum_images/smiley1.gif)
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02/8/2011 at 8:19pm
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We will be going on the Sunday...unless we've bought a caravan by then, in which case we won't be going so that I don't get tempted any further!
Thanks Steve, will have a look at those two...sound heavy though?
------------- Claire x
Jan 2013 - Skiing, Kühtai, Austria
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02/8/2011 at 8:26pm
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Quasar 544 MTPLM 1376 kg
Lexon 540 MTPLM 1460 kg
The Quasar would be top of my list as it comes in at under 1400 kg .
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02/8/2011 at 8:29pm
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we looked at some new Lunars when we did the rounds. We were really impressed with them and if the budget had allowed it would have bought a Lexon 540.
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02/8/2011 at 9:21pm
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We have a 2009 Quasar and its flown through 2 services with only a couple of hinge pins to be replaced on a couple of top lockers (probably due to me over filling them with clothing) - the woodwork is tough lightweight hardwood and all still looks like new inside.
Is the Verona the single axle version of the Barcelona? A Barcelona was pitched opposite us (I may have had a tiny amount of caravan/fixed bed envy) very stylish looking caravan.
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04/8/2011 at 10:27pm
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Hi :)
We sailed into St. Malo and docked at 9.15. We arrive on site at 13:50 but stopped for a long leisurely lunch for approx 45 mins, so just under 4 hours.
Coming back we sailed from Caen, the drive took us just 5.5hrs and we only stopped to refuel.
I would say you would need to allow about 6.5hrs towing a caravan from Cherbourg to Avrille, at least.
Hope this helps - have a great time!
Claire
------------- Claire x
Jan 2013 - Skiing, Kühtai, Austria
May - Swiss Farm
Fforest Ffields
Aug - Saumur, France
Oct - Somewhere...
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