Managed to stock up on 'essentials' whilst SWMBO was looking the other way
Bailey had a full selection of their vans on show including the new Discovery,the new 8' wide Alacanto and the U4 Black Edition of which there was one on our site which must have been one of the first off the production line.
The Discovery looked a capable van in this important sector of the market to take advantage of lighter tow cars.
I wasn't so impressed with the "round the corner" awning which looked very good but how many pitches are big enough to put it on ?
If I was spending over £1K on an awning I think it would be Isabella,but then I am known to be an Isabella fanboy.
The Alacanto looked OK but it didn't appear much larger inside than a standard van to me,SWMBO however disagreed.
Little to be said about the Unicorn Black Edition as after all it is only a re-liveried version of the present model Unicorn.
I think,and it is only 'think',that the Unicorn 5 should be out next year ( should the Unicorn continue ),which should be interesting.
As usual we gave long thought to swapping the van for a campervan/motorhome and as usual came away none the wiser.
I would fancy a Bailey Autograph single bed model but would need a car besides.
Practicality suggests a VW based campervan to use for holidays but also as an everyday vehicle both the above are roughly the same price at about £60K.
No doubt next year we go through it all again.
This is our last trip in the van for this season,we have a few trips planned over winter in bricks and mortar accommodation though.
Later this week it will full drain down,road wheels off and winter wheels on,battery swap and a good clean inside.
Will still be blogging over the winter though as doubtless I will cause some cock-up worth reporting on.
We have a full list of sites booked for next year,virtually every two weeks so that is something to look forward to.
Ian
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