Still newbies and can't make our minds up

SBos replied on 02/02/2016 18:04

Posted on 02/02/2016 18:04

We have been caravanning for just one year in our 2013 Bailey Olympus 469-2. Have been offered a good deal on a new Bailey Pursuit 430-4.

Well why are we looking you might ask. The answer is the fixed bed is attractive not having to make the beds up at night. It woukd be brand new and, hopefully, if looked after last us many years. The down sides are the lounote area is smaller but guess plenty big enough for the two of us. There is less locker space and the coat hooks,  just be the entrance door on the Olympus, we find very useful. 

We do like the Pursuit and having a new van but just can't make our minds up. Anybody have a Pursuit 430-4 or have any views on fixed bed compared to making up beds. Would love to see your thoughts.

Wildwood replied on 11/02/2016 16:35

Posted on 11/02/2016 16:35

The two fixed single beds do seem to make the best use of the space with a decent corridor down the middle. We found many of the beds are very short and narrow and island beds take up too much room so the french bed is our answer but it is all personal choice.

ADP1963 replied on 11/02/2016 18:25

Posted on 11/02/2016 18:25

Just what do couples get up to in the 'larger' lounge that is provided when there's no fixed bed? All we tend to do is read, play cards, watch TV etc. We don't need oodles of space and much prefer the fixed bed. Easy for the afternoon doze too!

Write your comments here...If you have a dog it would give more room and help people with a mobility problem?.

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