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Quote: Originally posted by Surfer01 on 06/9/2011

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What some people forget is that because the bed is towards the rear of the caravan in many instances, with all the additional stuff piled into this storage area can make the caravan unstable, i.e. insufficient noseweight.

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Stealth has 15" wheels making it higher of the ground and it subsequently tows nose down. Haven't had a problem yet and I carry my Cobb barbecue and charcoal in the bed space - albeit at the foot nearest the axle !.

We've not had any stability problems either. We load the water and waste hog over the axke or just behind. Chairs, bbq etc go under our island bed too. In fact, stuff is spread all over the caravan and hubby says it tows better than our Adria did.

Actually, having a large bathroom at the back adds weight at the back also, doesn't it?

Quote: Originally posted by Vic Wildish on 06/9/2011

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Now that's very interesting. I have to admit that this is one make that we haven't looked at because in the past the Bailey build quality or interiors haven't been to our liking and we've always disregarded it. The weight is fine so it's a question of cost.

We've got a Bailey dealership just down the road from us at Welham Green, Hatfield so we'll go along and have a look.

Can you tell me how far back this configuration goes timewise 'cos we can only afford secondhand?

Thanks for this.

Vic

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Hi Vic.  Sorry for the delay in getting back to you.  I've been doing other things most of the evening.

The Pageant Series 7 Sancerre is a 2009 van.  I don't know how much they are going for now, but I suspect they are holding their price fairly well.  They are the last of the Bailey traditional build before they switched to Alu-tech.  The Sancerre doesn't go back that far - it may just be 2009, but there may have been a few released at the end of 2008.  I have a feeling that there were other manufacturers who adopted a similar layout, but I think they were all at about the same time.  Sorry, this doesn't seem much help.  Perhaps your dealer will be a bit more enlightened.

Best wishes 

Quote: Originally posted by Katianne on 06/9/2011

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Quote: Originally posted by D S B on 07/9/2011

Quote: Originally posted by Vic Wildish on 06/9/2011Now that's very interesting. I have to admit that this is one make that we haven't looked at because in the past the Bailey build quality or interiors haven't been to our liking and we've always disregarded it. The weight is fine so it's a question of cost.

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We've got a Bailey dealership just down the road from us at Welham Green, Hatfield so we'll go along and have a look.

Can you tell me how far back this configuration goes timewise 'cos we can only afford secondhand?

Thanks for this.

Vic

Hi Vic.  Sorry for the delay in getting back to you.  I've been doing other things most of the evening.

The Pageant Series 7 Sancerre is a 2009 van.  I don't know how much they are going for now, but I suspect they are holding their price fairly well.  They are the last of the Bailey traditional build before they switched to Alu-tech.  The Sancerre doesn't go back that far - it may just be 2009, but there may have been a few released at the end of 2008.  I have a feeling that there were other manufacturers who adopted a similar layout, but I think they were all at about the same time.  Sorry, this doesn't seem much help.  Perhaps your dealer will be a bit more enlightened.

Best wishes 

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Quote: Originally posted by Vic Wildish on 07/9/2011

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Thanks David. We'll give it a good checking out. You'll be pleased to learn that you've set us on a course we hadn't previously considered!

Vic

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Our caravan has an L shaped lounge which we love, don't know what we will do when we change as they don't seem to be made any more. Fixed single beds and end washroom, but twin axle, not a problem as we have a 4x4. Only 2 of us so don't need an awning.

Anne