£18k 2-berth FUN Lightweight Caravan - Bailey Discovery LIVE IN Review

[@steveharding9365]

I’ve said it before and I say it again. You are just brilliant and the most genuine reviewer I have ever come across. Thank you Andrew ( and Dougal although he doesn’t say a lot ) Happy Days.

[@andrewjditton]

That’s very kind of you to say thank you Steve. I’m only a simple man, so I can only do the truth. Thanks for watching.

[@simon-fk2ye]

He really is the best.

[@live-work-retire]

Thank you Andrew, I wish these were available in the U.S. they’re amazing! Thank you for sharing. Midges excluded 💜💙❤️💛🧡🧡💖

[@davidmbell]

Secretly hoping for a little Andrew shimmy to the funky tunes at the end. Great vid Andrew, safe to say you like it. High praise indeed.

[@andrewjditton]

Hope it kept you entertained in the bath David ;)

[@daviebevan]

I'm not a "caravaner", but an excellent review on an excellent caravan. Thanking you

[@mavicsteve9275]

Spare wheel would look ok if it was located on the A frame upright with a GRP cover.. Thanks for review Andrew.

[@lindakirk698]

Now that IS a good idea!

[@richardhaigh7852]

Thank you for your advice on this Andrew

[@susanbinks8868]

Hi Andrew, so good to see You & Dougal, your review & expertise on this Caravan was excellent. I particularly love the 2 part door & fly screen " that will have come in useful with all those midgies" ! Thank you for sharing, lots of love to You & Dougal ❤️❤️ XX

[@andrewjditton]

Thanks Susan!

[@paulf897]

Excellent review. Tip for the jubilee clamps, if the pipes are long enough put two on each connection. If one loosens or breaks the other one will keep it connected.

[@andrewjditton]

Top tip, cheers Paul!

[@nealeburgess6756]

I like the way the body is made of just 3 sheets of aluminium. As you said, less joints to leak when it gets older. The style looks good too.

[@andrewjditton]

Absolutely! Cheers Neale!

[@mikeryan569]

Great review as always ,love dougal he’s so mellow 👍

[@MrG.42]

Love the video, thanks. We have a Bailey Phoenix, those stickers are doing my head in, we bought the caravan new in 2019 I would say about 75% are now peeling at the edges. Bailey need to rethink quite a few things on their caravans. Having said that I would buy another Bailey when the time comes.

[@roddyk05]

Had new graphics applied to my 2020 Bailey autograph, one trip away and they were in tatters - indeed they need looking at 😒

[@thelifeofbatteries2603]

Ah the bridge at Crickhowell, i go over there in my artic to the Glanusk estate

[@richardmiles6826]

Hi Andrew. Thanks for the vlog, as I’m isolating with the dreaded Covid at the moment and getting a bit bored of Things to watch. So many thanks. Rich.

[@andrewjditton]

Ugh. That sounds grim. Hope you’re OK and back in circulation soon.

[@lisapmac2000]

Very informative and honest review 👍

[@HereWeTow]

We have been looking forward to this one since you took it away 😊👍 Always good to hear what Dougal makes of it 🐾

[@andrewjditton]

Cheers guys! Hope your liked the attire ;)

[@DeanReadYorkshire]

Thank you Andrew, that was the single best caravan review I have ever watched, loved the format 🙂

[@andrewjditton]

Cheers Dean! Yes, it took a long time to make that one ;)

[@emilydore6172]

Dougals modesty panel…thats made my day hahaha

[@Kamavagadoo]

I quite like this Bailey but when I viewed one at the NEC one of the little shelves near the fixed bed on the 4 berth model was already hanging loose. The interior furniture quality seemed quite poor. I own an Eriba Troll and agree with your positive towing experience as the Eriba is only 2.0 m wide and I’ve been up to Scotland and on narrow Welsh lanes with no problems at all. I’d be interested to see you review an Eriba in the real world as it’s a bit like a shrunken Airsteam so may suit you well.

[@andrewjditton]

I’d LOVE LOVE LOVE to try an Eriba! I did approach the Erwin Hymer Group UK for a loan, but sadly they had nothing available as they are committed to fulfilling orders. Hopefully one day…

[@blackvulcan100]

Keep the Eriba,loved mine but changed to bigger van as wife kept knocking her head on the entrance door.

[@pabsthegeek5124]

This has been great review. I've never done caravaning before and my max weight is 1300Kg as HEV so this is a top contender, also I've never driven a car whist towing so it sounds like its easy to tow

[@andrewjditton]

Cool! Both the Caravan and Motorhome Club and the Camping and Caravanning Clubs also run towing confidence courses if that's of interest.

[@kezza5646]

I absolutely love the outside of this caravan but once inside, it doesn't look cosy at all. It looks very minimalist and clinical. This isn't helped by the lack of curtains. I'd definitely need a separate shower too, not just a wet room. Sorry Bailey but I prefer my Pursuit.

[@andrewjditton]

To be fair, the Pursuit has been superseded by the Phoenix+, which still has curtains etc. The Discovery appears to be offering an alternative rather than a ‘lower’ version. Interestingly enough, the new Unicorn has no front curtains, so it’s becoming a trend. That said, I wish the Discovery had the Pursuit front window! Thanks for watching.

[@kezza5646]

Oops! I've learnt something new. I didn't realise the Phoenix+ had replaced the Pursuit. I thought the Discovery was the replacement as it's now the cheapest in Bailey's range and I know my Pursuit was a budget entry van. Thanks for putting me straight on that one Andrew. I hope you and Dougal continue to enjoy your adventures together. I certainly love seeing on Instagram what you both get up to. Take care x

[@clownworld-honk410]

Great review. That music, though... I was expecting a guest appearance from Austin Powers! 🤓

[@delinhuo381]

I liked the music. As you'd say in french: "les goûts et les couleurs ne se discutent pas". Music is always a matter of personal preference.

[@andrewjditton]

Cheers! I’m afraid I can’t do boring, I have to spice it up somehow ;)

[@clownworld-honk410]

@@andrewjditton it was fun. I thought that music had been confined to elevators. Evidently not!

[@zeproo]

To bad there is no window in the door

[@jonathancompston9153]

Thank you for the review as I am just about to downsize from a luxurious, and relatively heavy, with a fixed bed, caravan to a lightweight, more basic vehicle, almost going back to where I started, and the Bailey D4-2 is on the list. However, my concerns and worries about Bailey and build quality and design have only been confirmed by your review. You mentioned "small niggles", but I regard water leaks emanating from "insecure joins" in pipes, sagging tables, poor quality and loose clips, and even poor weight distribution as far from small niggles, I would suggest that they are major, and to an inexperienced caravaner, and there are plenty currently, even dangerous. Unfortunately I think I might have to cross the D4-2 off the list, which is a shame when I look at the positives that the Bailey has, including a great looking bespoke awning. Indeed what a shame!

[@JackieGlasgow]

I think I’m near by at Balranald !

[@andrewjditton]

Oh my Jackie, did you or did you not pick the PERFECT week? And I’m off-island this week… of course. 🥴 Have a great holiday and say hi to Ann for me 😁

[@lorrainecornwell6232]

What a lovely little caravan - massive shame about the payload, but I’m really not surprised

[@LisaMarli]

I do like the size, perfect for 1 or 2 people, plus dog. I love a teak floor system in a wet bath. And there is always the Japanese style of toilet slippers just inside the bathroom door (the advantage of watching KZbin from around the world). Obviously, you keep them outside while showering.

[@andrewjones-productions]

The toilet slippers are generally just ordinary vinyl slippers with トイレ (toire = toilet) written on them. A better solution would be the cleaning boots (soft ankle high wellies for want of a better description) that are specifically for cleaning the unit bathrooms we have in Japan. You can search on Amazon Japan (in English) for them, by typing in 'bath boots' (バスブーツ in Japanese). Alternatively, click on the link below, but if you are worried about scamming and spamming, please do the aforementioned. www.amazon.co.jp/s?k=お風呂用掃除靴&ref=nb_sb_noss

[@CaraVanOlogywithBecky]

Excellent, thorough review. Quite right that fun and light weight isn’t synonymous with entry level! Loved it when I saw it at the NEC, other than I thought the furniture board was poor, has to be lightweight but was sagging due to show pressures on day 1! Hopefully manufacturers will start to look at lightweight aluminium composites, etc. But takes a completely different approach to manufacturer I.e. rivets and bonding vs screws...

[@andrewjditton]

Hi Becky, I believe that they went back to the drawing board after the first NEC because of the quality issues, and these definitely seem to have been addressed in the model I had.

[@CaraVanOlogywithBecky]

@@andrewjditton that’s good to hear, was sure we could trust you to say it how it is I.e. you would tell us if it was terrible. Have to admit I’m one who the original offset rear seam upsets, from your footage looks like that’s also upgraded now I.e. purposefully at 1/3 (or using the golden ratio!) and with trim so a bold statement rather than cba to get it in the right place, that makes all the difference between naff and quirkily fabulous statement. Also love the wrap around awning though a problem on some sites with the larger models in the range (D3 is my fav, though I think they missed a trick not putting a bunk over the rear dinette) so hopefully there is an awning channel access point at the rear of the straight section to enable a smaller porch to be used. As always fabulous video and glad you enjoyed, thanks, Becky.

[@katrinaclosier4872]

Thanks for another great review Andrew. As always your review was very balanced. 😀

[@IngramCars]

Brilliant production and an enlightening review, Andrew. Caravan manufacturers remind me of 1970's car dealers sometimes when they still don't they don't include things like delivery in the advertised price. No one likes nasty surprises! I really quite fancy this cute little caravan.

[@andrewjditton]

Thanks Simon! Yes, it's about time pricing was a little more transparent.

[@alexandrastevens8892]

Very good honest review as usual. Glad Dougal wasn't to put off by the fact he couldn't carry all his toys due to the payload but I'm sure he will get used to it 😉

[@alanmuncaster7357]

Great review Andrew. We take delivery of the D4-4 in a few weeks. Back to basics for us, goodbye Unicorn hello Disco 4-4.

[@andrewjditton]

That's very interesting Alan! I also have half an eye on the D4-4 ;) Enjoy your new Disco.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

A great review, well structured and thorough.

[@andrewjditton]

Cheers Bob!

[@graemeroberts5730]

Quality issues would put me off……..would have to look at the Elddis.

[@cathrynbagley8005]

I presume you have to pay to have a van up-plated? It seems very unfair to sell people a van that you can't put clothes, bedding, crockery, pans, toiletries and food in for your holiday. Surely as a safety issue, as long as it doesn't exceed the driving licence requirements and the car's limit you shouldn't be penalised. Also why have all the storage if you can't use it?

[@andrewjditton]

Yep, hence my ‘storage volume vs payload’ comment Cathryn!

[@cathrynbagley8005]

@@andrewjditton Who chooses these payload numbers anyway? If there is a family going on holiday there is not so much room in the car to load the car instead. I'm glad there are channels like yours that point out these things. Thinking about the Basecamp - this is supposed to be designed so that you can load it up with out-doors equipment such as bikes and kayaks - would this also make it overloaded? If so this is a massive failing.

[@steveb1856]

@@cathrynbagley8005 The Basecamp has a higher MTPLM and can be plated up to 1300kg (may be higher on the latest model) in standard form it has a payload of 110kg up plated it has around an extra 260kg giving a total of around 370kg payload. Seriously usable👍

[@andrewjones-productions]

@@steveb1856 That is true. However, the biggest failing of the Basecamp in my opinion is that despite its 'outdoors' appeal, it is still the equivalent of a 'saloon/sedan' in car terms. Whilst I don't think it needs to be a full on off-roader, it should have been designed to be somewhere in-between (a small or medium size SUV in car terms if you will). What I mean is a higher chassis on more rugged wheels. The hitch would need to remain the same height, but that is relatively easily done by attaching the hitch under the drawbar and not on top of it as customary.

[@steveb1856]

@@andrewjones-productions Simply not needed for the UK sales market which is what Swift target. Where can you legally use an off road caravan in the UK? Not needed for any legal caravan accessible site in the UK. Elsewhere maybe but it would be a tiny niche market. It’s bad enough with the freeloading camper vans trashing the countryside parking where they like and calling it wild camping🤣 without having idiots hauling caravans off road. Having towed it around the single track roads of varying quality in the Outer Hebrides and used various (proper) campsites from flat level hard standing, rough crushed rocks and sloping grass fields it works just fine. To be an off reader the whole structure fixtures and fittings of the van including chassis would have to be much more robust and therefore much heavier, limiting who and what could tow it. There are such caravans out there but they are not mainstream and are made in small numbers by niche manufacturers. Swift want to sell volume, primarily to the UK and the Basecamp has sold in big numbers for them, so why would they produce a niche product that sells in tiny numbers?

[@MrG.42]

Just noticed the Dougal modesty panel that somebody else mentioned. Love it.

[@lindahiggins9295]

So been looking forward to your review, hope you are both well and safe x 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@andrewjditton]

All good thanks Linda. Thanks for watching!

[@deltafoxtrot2]

Great review, refreshing to see something which is small and has quality.👏 Have you tried an Eriba yet?

[@andrewjditton]

Would love to. I approached the Erwin Hymer Group UK, but sadly nothing was available.

[@Wagons-Rule]

Great looking caravan, love it and perfect video for a Sunday evening! Hey, have you ever reviewed a Freedom caravan? I would love to compare these to these smaller 'entry' level caravans.

[@andrewjditton]

I’d LOVE to try a Freedom! Tim Birchall has my number… ;)

[@keysey1992]

Was about to buy one but found out the company supplying the awnings has gone bust, such a shame.

[@geraldineross5168]

Andrew I love puppy what a wonderful companion!

[@MakeDoAndMend1]

Great tour. But how do I get a Baileys Teddy Bear. Without buying a van. Cheers from old George and Jane. 👍👫🇬🇧🤠

[@andrewjditton]

You'll have to talk nicely to Bailey!

[@davidmbell]

Perfect timing, just got in the bath 🛀

[@Smartychase]

TV in the bath hm it's alright for some lol

[@davidmbell]

@@Smartychase iPhone?

[@joejoe2928]

****BETTER TO BUY SECOND HAND. THAN PAY NEARLY. 19000 FOR THIS BARE. TIN CAN.******************%%%%%

[@anneshirley1748]

I do love these ickle vans! So glad you enjoyed using it and were reluctant to give it back! Would suit me just fine & the wrap around awnings are awesome and roomy! Lovely video, lovely review, top marks again Andrew!! What's next I wonder?! xxx

[@andrewjditton]

Thanks Anne! We have 4 shiny caravans in one week coming up… if I can get the editing all done! X

[@mentonish]

How many points did dougal give this little gem

[@tomfreeman650]

I bought this van new this new in March this year ,tows like a dream , love the layout ,but I think the furniture will not be very robust in the long term ,I was going to buy a Basecamp but when I viewed one at dealers the build Quality left a lot to be desired ,not just a one off ,I viewed another and that was the same !

[@flybyairplane3528]

ANDREW,,,,,, halooo, It’s been quite some time, BAILEY seems to all have that LARGE window , at the front , let’s in plenty light, this unit for the size is wonderful, but what got my attention was the 3 burner stove, most MOTOR VANS are 2 , although, with them you can put solar on top & those expensive sealed batteries(senior moment ) some also have a second alternator , for all the stuff , Might I ask how is mum & her dog ? I lost my wife in FEB 65 YEARS We were married , anyhow how is your place on the HEBERIDEES ? Say hello to SIR DOUGAL , all the best to you happy travels 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@andrewjditton]

Sorry to hear about your late wife. Mum and her dog are just fine :) All the best.

[@trevormiddleton]

Well, Dougal seems to like it, doesn’t he? Perhaps you could develop this as a ratings system for the vans you review, a bit like Siskel & Ebert’s ‘thumbs-up/thumbs-down’ film reviews. Seriously though, every time I buy another dodgy campervan that needs an engine rebuild before I can even get it off the drive, I think about sticking a towbar on my Passat estate and investing in something exactly like the Bailey D4-2. There’s food for thought in all your reviews, Andrew, so thank you.

[@andrewjditton]

Ha! Indeed it is Trevor! Maybe one day you'll join the dark side? ;@)

[@trevormiddleton]

@@andrewjditton It's complicated! I once towed a very nice, borrowed, 6-berth Abbey (I think) on a disastrous family holiday to Cromer, when my now ex-gf trod on a weever fish, and her son and I had to help her back to the car, and then on to hospital*. Maybe one day, who knows? (*Incidentally, if anyone does this, you should act as quickly as possible: plunge the affected area into water as hot as you can stand. Weever fish venom is a protein, and coagulates in the hot water. Leave any wound open to bleed out, and remove any remaining spines).

[@grahamcrighton8113]

Great review but what is the bed(s) like?

[@sheenadunlap1775]

I have been concerned for the Prince for sometime. He has been isolated from family and friends, his trauma and paranoia have been fed. I am not saying he is without fault, I am saying, in my opinion, he is being used. I wish him peace. I fear he will never find it.

[@TheRobbieg2006]

Great review but I wont be buying one due to the issues. its a lot of money to part with and then discover the issues. thanks G :-)

[@ManxAndy]

Lovely review, apart from those few niggles, that’s is one fantastic van, and at the spec it’s in, great value, Thankyou for a really enjoyable video……👍🇮🇲🐶❤️

[@andrewjditton]

Cheers Andy!

[@karenkouns577]

I agree, thank you Bailey. So good to see you back on the road. Thanks for sharing!

[@miz_pi3876]

Love your humour during the serious moments. No plug with laptop 💻 and lights were brilliant 🤩 haha. Dougal is a darling. Lovely and informative as always. Thanks

[@andrewjditton]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@twostroketom]

Excellent review of an excellent van, Andrew, particularly for the solo camper. Dougal was only trying to give his opinion on it at the end - 'twas the dogs wotsits! 👍👍😉🐾

[@andrewjditton]

Ha ha! Sadly he doesn’t have any! 😂

[@carolynandcocohaywood2638]

Hi Andrew and Dougal, another great review.

[@robertirving5293]

Nice video look's nice van Andrew .

[@paula.jackson5463]

I have to stop watching these pond reviews, we cannot get them here.........our loss. Thanks Andrew this is a very nice unit and would fit us like a glove, albeit on the opposite side of the road! :-)

[@andrewjditton]

Glad you like them!

[@marcandsebe]

I have a Swift 580 and a Nissan Navara. I am looking at down sizing to a smaller caravan. This looks good, but was also thinking of the Basecamp 2. Have you done a similar review on the Basecamp?

[@andrewjones-productions]

Andrew, thank you for this very honest and comprehensive review. This helped me to decide upon purchasing this model. Whether it will actually end up being this model or the next generation (depending on whether Bailey update the range in the coming months), I cannot say as I am in Japan and the only local Bailey dealer (to which I was responsible for recommending Bailey) has told me that there will likely be a long delay. Upon landing, I will likely be the first Bailey caravan owner in Japan. I only wish you had made up the beds in both single and double-bed configurations but, c'est la vie. Not even Bailey have a photograph or video of this online and their downloadable user manual does not even show it. Stay safe!

[@andrewjditton]

Hi Andrew, I did measure the beds in the 'first look' video a few weeks back. Apologies for not including the pull-out section made up, but it really is extremely straighforward. I used the double bed every night (as Dougal leans!) and it's a breeze thanks to the flat cushions. I did leave the table folded up and slotted the narrow (back) cushions below it. I think you'd get a few inches of overhang on these if you put the table down. Hope this helps.

[@andrewjones-productions]

@@andrewjditton Andrew - thank you! Your reply does help a lot. Yes, I had seen you measure the lengths of the singles in the first video. I had seen some comments by a D4-2 owner who complained about the raised table being in the way, hence why I had hoped to see. Your kind explanation above has quelled any need for that and made clear that the narrow back cushions can slot underneath - fantastic! Anyway, I foresee at the moment that I am far more likely to use as two singles and have worked out where I can put the two long narrow back cushions out of the way. Stay safe!!

[@kezzatries]

Good review. But your dog always looks guilty.

[@mloistianto87]

I am tuning in..

[@andrewjditton]

Thank you Mike! :)

[@LB-W]

Isn’t an upscale of MTPLM just a sticker change and new certificate? Am I right in thinking as long as you don’t exceed the max weight shown on the trailer chassis you are fine? Can you explain this for me please? Thank you

[@andrewjditton]

No, as far as I am aware it is illegal to tow any trailer that weighs in excess of its PLATED MTPLM.... even if you are within chassis and axle limits. And yes you are right, an 'up-plate' generally consists of nothing more than a new sticker. But rules is rules...

[@martinkitchin6204]

Interesting. Really like this and apart from the minor issues you point out, the build quality looks reassuringly good. Thank you Andrew 👍

[@davidmason1919]

Great video and a cracking little caravan, don’t understand some of the lingo like towing at 50% but as a newbie I can pick that up. Cheers Andrew

[@bobajob1524]

Andrew tows with a Nissan Navara which has a towing capacity of around 2000kg. The caravan weighs 995kg making it almost half the weight limit of the Navara, hence towing at 50%. The recommended maximum for towing is 85% of the tow vehicle weight, so the tow vehicle is heavier than the trailer for maximum stability. I hope that explains the term?

[@davidmason1919]

@@bobajob1524 Cheers Bob👍

[@andrewjditton]

Cheers Bob!

[@karenlancaster1345]

Does anyone know what the small pin like covered switch is? Located between the control panel and light switches. Had our Discovery 4 months now and we love it .

[@annhay4572]

Batteries INSIDE the caravan? What about off-gassing? This has been such a problem in units built in the USA that there have been lawsuits over it. Off-gassing is troublesome at best, and may well be a health concern while you are sleeping and breathing battery gasses. Yikes, not so good.

[@andrewjditton]

Hi Ann, these compartments are vented and sealed against the interior. Thanks for watching!

[@annhay4572]

@@andrewjditton Yes, some are "vented" and "sealed" here in the USA as well, but there have been many problems with off-gassing INTO the living space inside the trailer. Just a word to the wise ... the batteries need to be outside the living compartment.

[@christianaubourg3895]

Hello my Scottish friends and other in England. I prefer when he talk about Scotland and Lewis Isle. What a pity I have not a caravan and a horse.

[@RB-lt8kt]

Nice review but I prefer the Base camp (4 or 6 berth versions) as it seems lighter inside and front window nicer design. Don't get stressed towing wider caravans just take your time.

[@jeremycarr3920]

Hi, are the wash room in these little vans actually usable, We're looking for a little van but it needs a very useable wash room.

[@andrewseamaster]

hi-grip hose clamps are rubbish you are correct. The Jubilee clamps are better but they would all be surpassed buy a automotive style clamp.

[@julesoliver6538]

Great review we love our D4-2 it's a fab van 😀

[@andrewjditton]

It really is!

[@MrSnicol]

Went to see one & the quality was terrible, even the sink was not square withe the w/top. I will avoid.

[@andrewjditton]

Not good. I'm amazed how these vans make it through both the factory's Quality Control and then the Dealer who puts it on display.

[@stephenwills1986]

It’s funny, we have the same (ish) fridge in our 2011 Unicorn and I’ve never noticed that there’s no indication it’s working 😆! Brilliant review Andrew. You really did your homework for that one and left no stone unturned. 👍👍👍

[@garyrichardson865]

Best interior decor Bailey have produced for many moons. And I am unanmous in that! 😉x

[@junehitchcock170]

Interested in getting a small caravan but nervous about towing. Is there anyway one can learn about towing a caravan before buying?

[@andrewjditton]

Yes. Both the Caravan and Motorhome Club and the Camping and Caravanning Club run towing courses. Check out their websites. Good luck!

[@frankwbeveridge]

Does it not feel good to see things getting back to "almost" normal. Almost not being sick to death hearing the word Brex🤮(sorry)! Almost not being surprised to hear politicians putting their foot in their mouth (Oh if only, sorry)! Best of all though, Andrew, listening to your review was just great, well almost, watched the whole video and not a single "hello,sorry" to be seen. 10 out of 10....almost. 😪 👍🖖🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@andrewjditton]

Ha ha! Subtle difference between an off-the-cuff ‘walk through/first look’ and a planned ‘Live-in review’ Frank! You only get the ‘Hellooo!’ in the former ;@) Thanks for watching.

[@josefoster9437]

i had a bailey 2years old started letting rain in what a load of crap bailey did not want to know do not buy from this company

[@therealhollingberys7318]

Nice little van

[@andrewjditton]

Indeed. I rather quite like it! ;)

[@billyboggins]

good review Andrew, but still prefer my 18 year old Bailey Imperial even if it leaks in certain places !!

[@juliecruickshank5591]

What about sleeping? What is the bed length(single) and are the seats well padded?

[@matterhorn1975]

The screw covers are absolutely unacceptable IMO

[@anniekille8425]

WoW! Thank you for this review. Had me in tears at the end. Love the caravan too

[@helenwhitaker410]

We have just tried to buy the wrap around awning for this van and have been told by PRIMA Leisure that it is discontinued! They were unable to recommend an alternative awning. This seems to be a design issue Bailey have now created as the awning rail goes around the back and not down the side, so regular awnings will not fit.

[@andrewjditton]

That's news to me Helen, thanks for the info! They've kept that quiet so I shall do a little digging myself. Thanks again for the tip-off.

[@James-st1cq]

Hi Andrew and Dougal,thank you for another informative video . I am really enjoying & learning from them. I am new to motorhoming and learning something new each time. I am just looking into purchasing a motor home to travel Europe. I just wanted to ask if you would know if there is an AC unit or cooling system out there that can run on 12v as I would like to be off grid for most of my travel time. Many thanks James

[@andrewjditton]

Hi James, thanks for watching. Sorry I can’t help with the off-grid AC solution. Cooling and heating are generally too much of a draw for 12v. Maybe look at a solar panel and invertor that could power a small AC unit when the sun is at its most powerful? Cheers!

[@James-st1cq]

Thanks for your reply. I appreciate it. I'll look into your suggestion. James.

[@hfraat25]

Caravan does look very nice

[@paulefc1971]

We have a Bailey Pegasus 4, they have similar jubilee clips under the bathroom sink, they leaked on our first night away, absolutely drenched the bathroom, they weren’t very easy to tighten up either so had to take it back to the dealership

[@andrewjditton]

Oh no! Not good. Hopefully they will re-think those.

[@Erin-Thor]

I know you guys hate to be compared to America, but from my perspective, the size, weight, features and cost (converted to US$) is a bargain! Seriously, an excellent value! Delivery charges here vary, but there’s a rule of thumb I use to roughly estimate if the cost is fair. Here some manufacturers average the expense for all states, some don’t. Estimate the wages, fuel, tolls, for one person to tow from the manufacturer to dealership, and return empty. Often for that fee I couldn’t drive from my city to the manufacturers city and return for that amount. Thanks for another wonderful review, love these! Hugs to Douglas!

[@Erin-Thor]

@richtea78 - Agree! But Winnebago quality is like they are made by bunch of drunk and stoned addicts with few remaining brain cells.

[@m0ther0ne]

Nice video, but please explain MRO and the other abbreviations for us newbies. I have not found one web site that explains these so you can understand.

[@andrewjditton]

Hmm... sounds like a good idea for a video, thank you! In the meantime check out the Caravan and Motorhome Club Technical pages for a good place to start.

[@scratchplus4621]

Hi, do the seats extend to make a double & are they a nice size (& comfortable) as either singles or a double to sleep on?? Thanks in advance

[@andrewjditton]

Hi, do please check out my 'first look' video for the bed sizes. I pulled it out to a Double every night, and yes, very comfortable!

[@Neil264Hoskins]

Nice review, thanks, and some good tips for potential buyers (eg payload and plate upgrade). We had a quick look at one at a dealer and felt the same as you about the poor table and screw covers, but maybe these will be improved in subsequent releases. Still very much on our "possibles" list.

[@andrewjditton]

Thanks for watching Neil!

[@martingilligan]

I was with you until you mentioned the additional weight of an additional socket at the front which actually would be negligible...

[@andrewjditton]

It’s not the weight of the socket. It’s the weight of the cable. Wiring looms can amount to many kilos. Negligible maybe, but every few kgs matter when you only have 51kg to play with.

[@martingilligan]

@@andrewjditton it would be ounces, its not as if you have to use heavy armoured cabling. If a socket was important I would just leave one bottle of my chosen beverage at home.

[@бредлит]

😁👍

[@888johnmac]

to plug your lap-top in .. i saw a brilliant tip from some-one recently .. get a 2m extension cable , oh hang on a min

[@dcurleyifa]

At every caravan and Motorhome show there are 2 or 3 stalls selling armoured 2 and 3 mtrs usb cables, not sure whether the6 are any good or not.

[@mikeshacklock6208]

Is the internal floor still untreated timber (plywood-sandwich) with loose lay lino over it or has this been upgraded since the Orions? esp in the locker bases under the seats. We had this in our Bailey Orion. If so this is a real weak link in the construction, as the walls/roof are fine, but the floor is still a plywood insulated sandwich. We had a slightly leaky external locker door which lifted the plywood off the insulation core under the lino before we even had spotted the minor drippage :-(

[@andrewjditton]

Now that I don't know I'm afraid Mike... I think Bailey might have go upset at me ripping up the lino! But thanks for your comment, as it is a question I shall ask next time. Cheers!

[@mikeshacklock6208]

@@andrewjditton That’s the thing the lino in the locker bases could just be lifted in the corner of the locker, not glued, just a stationary staple if you were lucky on an Orion!

[@momarsden3053]

I'm not yet a 'van owner but hope to fully convince the Mrs very soon! Have watched countless reviews for months now and have to say, this has been the best type of review that l've seen. So much so, l've subscribed.... and l've never done that before either! Thank you and keep up the good work. 🙂👍

[@andrewjditton]

Wow, I'm honoured, cheers Mo! Check out the review on the Elddis Xplore 304 as well - that might also float your boat. Cheers!

[@momarsden3053]

🙂👍

[@jng66]

...now if it came in pink... :)

[@Taffyappleify]

Would be great if Elddis gave you an Xplore 304 for a few weeks - I wonder which would be your favourite?

[@andrewjditton]

Oh yes, wouldn't it be great? I did ask but they had none available.

[@Taffyappleify]

@@andrewjditton oh no, that's really disappointing. Love your vlogs, take care.

[@elainelloyd1981]

I didn't see the bed made up and the size

[@wasdave]

Thank you for an interesting review. I found this interesting, as I have an Xplore 422. Though the Bailey looks quite stylish, I'd still pick the Xplore, due to its separate shower. I do agree with you about entry level caravans. They have everything you need.

[@andrewjditton]

Cheers David! Yes, an Xplore 422 is a very tempting option! Thanks for watching.