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Quote: Originally posted by masekwm on 12/10/2012

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Buy a big awning,put kids to bed, open wine.

We are same age as you, second child due at Xmas and lookin forward to camping in the spring.

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As has been mentioned above I think the double dinette layout would suit you best for the next 4-5 years. We also have a 2yr old with number 2 on the way and brought this layout with future proofing in mind. The two rear seats make ideal children single beds and will easily last them till 5 yrs + and while they are younger we have removed the cushions (left at home) and intend to use straps to to attach 2 large travel cots in their place. The Bailey we went for has a solid parition door so once our 2 yr old has gone to bed (by 7pm) then we can still sit at the other end and watch tv, eat dinner etc. We also went for this model as it has the seperate shower lacking in some other makes.

Longer term I agree that the fixed bunks are the way to go but my OH won't consider putting kids in them until they are older so think our current van would last at least another 3 yrs. The Bailey Provence was made for several years, ending in the series 7 around 2008/2009. We opted for the last series 6 (early 2008) as it still had the L shaped front seating layout which is ideal for a high chair and gives more floor space for the toddler.

In terms of price we are considering selling ours in the new year (OH not sure if she wants a years break with the new arrival comes, so similar to you) and would expect to get around £9400 with the new powrtouch mover fitted and a transferable MB&G warranty that runs till 2016. Looking around dealers are asking for about £10k-£10.5k but you should be able to knock this down but I would suggest getting a mover fitted as they are a fairly heavy van and I wouldn't be without one now!

I think if we decide to sell ours we will wait till March time as this seems to be a better time for selling..........although OH has suggested we try it on ebay later this month as a classified ad just to test the water!.