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Topic: Bailey twin axle or single?

timandlisaw

13/5/2012 at 8:32pm
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We can`t decide on a bailey Senator S6 Wyoming Or California. Both have the same set up with fixed side bed and rear bathroom but we can`t decide on whether we want the extra space with the twin axle(bigger bathroom, longer seats and worktops).
We must of walked between the two caravans six times at the dealer, still undecided.
Which would you go for and why.
Looking for pros and cons
Thanks

bobsbabes

13/5/2012 at 8:40pm
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can your car tow both ?
if so I'd go for the bigger one

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timandlisaw

13/5/2012 at 8:42pm
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Yes, no problem. We`ve got an L200

rabb_uk

13/5/2012 at 8:46pm
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If you have the towing capacity, go for the twin, better towing stability, obviously more room.

Downside....hard to move by hand, but if you can reverse ok no problem, extra maintenance as you have two more tyres and brakes to look after.

PS what year L200 do you have?

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timandlisaw

13/5/2012 at 8:50pm
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Quote: Originally posted by rabb_uk on 13/5/2012

If you have the towing capacity, go for the twin, better towing stability, obviously more room.
Downside....hard to move by hand, but if you can reverse ok no problem, extra maintenance as you have two more tyres and brakes to look after.

PS what year L200 do you have?

2011 Barbarian, 178bhp

rabb_uk

13/5/2012 at 9:02pm
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That'll look a nice combination, I prefer the new shape, though it does feel like a mega long unit when you have a big van on the back of those

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fleetwood99

13/5/2012 at 10:52pm
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Go for the bigger one, I had the same dilemma and went for thesmalle rsingle axle, regretted it ever since.......

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I met a guy last week who has a fixed double bed and he said never again as the person on the inside has to clamber over the outside person to get out also,it was hellish to make because of the stretch to fixthe covers..his words not mine

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timandlisaw

14/5/2012 at 5:02pm
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Quote: Originally posted by jeff juke on 13/5/2012
I met a guy last week who has a fixed double bed and he said never again as the person on the inside has to clamber over the outside person to get out also,it was hellish to make because of the stretch to fixthe covers..his words not mine

We did want the Louisianna first with the Island bed,
The Island bed is ideal but then you have a smaller bathroom & shower and also no worktop space like you do in the Wyoming.
Its a nightmare

michael

14/5/2012 at 5:37pm
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if we had the room and choice the twin wheel would be the better option.

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Boycieb

14/5/2012 at 6:45pm
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Quote: Originally posted by timandlisaw on 14/5/2012

Quote: Originally posted by jeff juke on 13/5/2012
I met a guy last week who has a fixed double bed and he said never again as the person on the inside has to clamber over the outside person to get out also,it was hellish to make because of the stretch to fixthe covers..his words not mine

We did want the Louisianna first with the Island bed,
The Island bed is ideal but then you have a smaller bathroom & shower and also no worktop space like you do in the Wyoming.
Its a nightmare

Totally agree with your first comment "his words" but disagree with the 2nd, we have a Louisiana and the worktop space is larger than that of the Wyoming but the bathroom is smaller but at 6ft 7" I don't use the shower anyway

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bryan w

14/5/2012 at 6:54pm
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Quote: Originally posted by timandlisaw on 13/5/2012

Quote: Originally posted by rabb_uk on 13/5/2012
If you have the towing capacity, go for the twin, better towing stability, obviously more room.
Downside....hard to move by hand, but if you can reverse ok no problem, extra maintenance as you have two more tyres and brakes to look after.

PS what year L200 do you have?

2011 Barbarian, 178bhp

Hi there is it a manual or auto.

timandlisaw

15/5/2012 at 10:04pm
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Quote: Originally posted by bryan w on 14/5/2012

Quote: Originally posted by timandlisaw on 13/5/2012
Quote: Originally posted by rabb_uk on 13/5/2012
If you have the towing capacity, go for the twin, better towing stability, obviously more room.
Downside....hard to move by hand, but if you can reverse ok no problem, extra maintenance as you have two more tyres and brakes to look after.

PS what year L200 do you have?
2011 Barbarian, 178bhp

Hi there is it a manual or auto.

Its a manual. Beginning to think i should have gone for auto for towing.
Changed our mind again about the caravan.
We want a Bailey Unicorn Valencia now

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