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we have a ranger 500/5 and would not part with it.does everything it says on the tin.most of the time we have one or two grandchildren with us and they have more bed room than we do at the back,plus you can shut off with the rear door at bedtime.ours is a 2003 we got in 2004 and very spoiled.would i buy another?yes.price i think is spot on myself.our insurance CC has valued ours last week at £6,000 inc mover.ask for a full damp report and warranty of sorts from the dealer on any van you like,if no walk away.to be safe on tow your caravan should be at 85% of your cars kerb weight.ours is 1272 kgs.

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We started off with a Ranger 500/5 and had the van for 6 years when the other half thought it was time to change.

We had no problems with the van and we thoroughly enjoyed out time with it.

Our kids were 7 and 5 when we got it and its a great family van - infact I wish we still had it.

Almost certainly has some damp in it (cue chorus of, "My Ranger is as dry as a bone") and, in common with the other Baileys of the period, was prone to ABS panel cracking

agree 2005 and 2007 bailey vans had a cracking problem.all caravans are prone to damp if not sealed correctly.hugh reports on 2010/12 swift caravans and recalls over 300 at the last count.best bet get a full damp report.

Quote: Originally posted by Oldfolder on 15/2/2013

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Almost certainly has some damp in it ... Baileys of the period, was prone to ABS panel cracking.

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Quote: Originally posted by Oldfolder on 15/2/2013

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If you consider that it's possible to buy an unused 2012 Orion for £13,000 (better than the Ranger in almost every possible way) it can be seen that £7,250 for a 6 year old Ranger is silly money.

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Quote: Originally posted by Oldfolder on 15/2/2013

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You will be lucky to be offered £4,000 for a straight cash purchase.

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