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IN LATE 2009, Bailey's latest tourer construction method, Alu-Tech, was born and the company's marketing team was soon telling us how one day all caravans would be made this way. [...]

Price 17,495 £ MiRO 1293kg MTPLM 1500kg WE HAD A layout in mind that would accommodate four yet have an island bed. We didn't want to spend more than 17,500 [...]

Our pre-owned expert, Andy Jenkinson, on what to look for and what to pay Adria Adora 612 DP 2010 DESPITE HAVING A rear island bed, the four-berth Adria Adora 612 [...]

Aimed at the upper-mid market sector, they were a common sight on rally fields and had a loyal following. Always an attractive-looking caravan, the GTS managed to combine traditional and [...]

According to an article in Practical Caravan, the used caravan market is booming while new sales are declining. Some less popular used models have seen price cuts of up to £2,000, making them more attractive to buyers. The article advises buyers to consider purchasing locally to avoid long trips to the dealership for repairs and to look out for models with extra items included. The article also features four specific used caravans that are currently available for purchase. [Extracted from the article]

The article titled "Keep an eye out for big discounts!" from Practical Caravan discusses the potential for discounted prices on used and new caravans as the season progresses. Dealerships are looking to reduce their stock levels during the leaner months and are offering discounts of £1000 or more on tourers priced around £18,000. The article also mentions a reader who sold their seven-year-old Bailey caravan for just £2000 less than its original cost and received a good deal on a new Bailey model. The author, Andy Jenkinson, is a caravan expert and historian who provides information and recommendations on various caravan models. [Extracted from the article]

According to an article in Practical Caravan, used vans continue to be a popular choice for buyers. The article mentions that sales of used vans slowed towards the end of May, prompting some dealers to lower their prices. However, the article also highlights that quality cheaper vans are still easy to sell, with one dealer reporting the sale of three tourers in one weekend. The article goes on to feature several specific used vans for sale, including an Abbey Freestyle 500, a Bessacarr Cameo 850, a Bailey Alicanto Grande Porto, a Compass Rallye 574, and a Sterling Elite 570. The article concludes by noting that luxury vans and family models are in high demand. [Extracted from the article]

The article from Practical Caravan discusses the popularity of used family-friendly tourers among first-time buyers. The author notes that models such as Sprites and Lunars, particularly the Venus range, are in high demand and selling quickly. The article also mentions that discounts on new vans are helping to boost sales, but the used sector remains lively. The author provides examples of specific used vans that are available for purchase, including the Lunar Ariva, Elddis Xplore 304, Bessacarr 495, and Swift Eccles 530, highlighting their features and reduced prices. [Extracted from the article]

We scour the forecourts and web ads to find the best pre-owned vans Lunar Clubman SB 2011 LUNAR'S CLUBMAN VERSION of the popular single fixed beds/ end washroom layout offers [...]

John Novell had a recent lucky find--a beautiful Fairholme Bambi. Andy Jenkinson caught up with him and wife Eileen to see the finished article JOHN NOVELL IS no stranger to [...]

We scour the forecourts and web ads to find you the best pre-owned vans. 2010 Lunar Quasar 525/5 IT WAS NO surprise when Lunar relaunched its Quasar 525 for 2014. [...]

WHEN JIM HARLOW spotted a vintage Carlight tourer standing in a storage yard not far from his Devon home four years ago, he was intrigued. It was up for sale [...]

According to an article in Practical Caravan, sales of used vans remain steady. While new model sales are slow, there is still demand for used vans, especially in the lower price range of £4k to £12k for family models. The article features several pre-owned vans for sale, including a 2013 Bailey Pegasus GT65 Geona, a 2014 Compass Corona 574, a 2011 Sprite Alpine 4, and a 2011 Bailey Orion 400/2. These vans are described as being in good condition and offer various features and layouts. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Practical Caravan discusses the demand for budget pre-owned caravans and the shifting price range in the used van market. The author notes that quality family caravans priced between £6000 and £12,000 are selling quickly, and older models in good condition are expected to maintain their value. The article also suggests that there may be an increase in small, pre-owned sellers, but advises consumers to buy from a dealer for the best consumer rights. The article includes recommendations for specific pre-owned caravans, highlighting their features and prices. [Extracted from the article]

The article from Practical Caravan discusses the increasing popularity of used vans in the market. The high prices of new models are leading more customers to choose nearly new family-sized vans instead. However, smaller tourers are becoming harder to find in the newer end of the market, with fixed-bed layouts dominating the sector. Some dealers believe that demand for family models, even older and cheaper ones, will remain strong as buyers' budgets are stretched. The article also features a selection of used vans for sale, highlighting their features and prices. [Extracted from the article]

Bailey's Alu-Tech Olympus vans are trim, at 2.19m in width, so they are a touch lighter than their contemporaries. Still, the offside-fixed-bed 464 offers a high level of specification, including [...]

Swift cranked up the spec for its 2010 Charismas, including the fixed-bed 535. It boasts an AKS stabiliser, alloy wheels, TV aerial, spare wheel, microwave, fridge and oven with dual-fuel [...]

An extensive options pack lifted the Sprite Alpine 4 above rival entry-level offerings from other manufacturers. Many examples have the Diamond Pack of options, which includes alloy wheels, the Al-Ko [...]

Series 7 of Bailey's Pageant range sells well on the pre-owned market. The fixed bed Bordeaux is no exception. Its specification includes an AKS stabiliser, the ATC system, an exterior [...]

STERLING HAS OFTEN swum against the flow of popular interior design, and this Europa is one example. Along with the offside-corner fixed bed, the 490also boasted a dual-fuel hob, an [...]

THE DIMINUTIVE CHARISMA 220 has an end-kitchen layout with a large front lounge. On the offside are a wardrobe and wetroom, while a nearside dresser houses the fridge and provides [...]

THE ABBEY GTS was so popular that the 215 here was just a fiver less than 8k £. It has a microwave, alarm, oven, fridge, alloy wheels, BBQ point, wet [...]

CHARISMA WAS THE brand's most affordable range, aimed at buyers who desired a high level of specification. The end washroom meets that expectation, as do the blown-air heating, aerial, alloy [...]

THE BAILEY RANGER line-up was popular for providing ample equipment within a lightweight package. The 460/2, for example, features a large end washroom with a separate shower cubicle, blown-air heating, [...]

GRP SIDES ARE part of the Abbey make-up and the specification is relatively good, with mains lights, oven and dual-fuel hob. The Aventura also has a mover fitted, plus a [...]

THE XPLORE RANGE from Elddis offers great lightweight vans. The two-berth format represents particularly good value, with TV aerial, gas-only blown heating, oven and fridge as standard. A lined shower [...]