Just retired, full time holidaymaker.

[CrazyPotter]

Hi all,I'm thinking of buying an older but as roomy as possible 2 berth caravan,a 2002 bailey pageant magenta has caught my eye at a local sales,I was wondering if anyone on here owns one or would know the exact measurements of the seats/beds as due to disabilities my wife and I have to use the single beds plus I'm a little on the tall side so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Crazypotter

 

[Jcloughie]

Hi and welcome to the forum. Great sensible question. Taller people have looked into this and will be able to help I am sure.

John

 

[CrazyPotter]

Hi John,I hope so,I could do with knowing before I go over to have a look,could save me the trouble if to small. Pete

 

[Buckman]

When the bed is made up, you could sleep across the bed instead of lengthways and there probably would be room for someone that is close to 7' tall. Use a mattress topper to make it more comfortable.

However if one of you need to get up during the night, you will probably need to climb over the other. If sleeping lenghtways I doubt if the front bunk seats will accommodate someoen who is 6' tall. I think Baileys from 2002 were narrower than 7'6"", but ample room if sleeping across the width of the caravan?

 

[Mel]

Welcome to the forum. Did have a Google on your behalf but couldn’t find bed size data. Nice looking vans though. Saw one on North Wales Caravans and Leisure website.
Suggest you ring the dealer and ask them to measure for you before you travel.

Good luck
Mel

 

[CrazyPotter]

When the bed is made up, you could sleep across the bed instead of lengthways and there probably would be room for someone that is close to 7' tall. Use a mattress topper to make it more comfortable.

However if one of you need to get up during the night, you will probably need to climb over the other. If sleeping lenghtways I doubt if the front bunk seats will accommodate someoen who is 6' tall. I think Baileys from 2002 were narrower than 7'6"", but ample room if sleeping across the width of the caravan?

Hi,thanks for your reply,our problem is that we both have mobility issues, my wife has server problems,climbing over would be an issue.we have to used the seats as singles to make it as easy as possible to get in and out. Thanks Pete

 

[CrazyPotter]

Welcome to the forum. Did have a Google on your behalf but couldn’t find bed size data. Nice looking vans though. Saw one on North Wales Caravans and Leisure website.
Suggest you ring the dealer and ask them to measure for you before you travel.

Good luck
Mel

Hi,I think this is one of those times when the term "Google knows everything" isn't quite true 🤣I think you're probably right,I'll give the dealer a ring.by the way that is the actual caravan that I'm considering (how's that for coincidence)😉.thanks for your reply Pete.

 

[Jcloughie]

Googling the van with specifications just returns length and weight. Try Googling for the manual instead.

I found this.

Which showed this:




John

 

[Dustydog]

Welcome to the Forum.
A call to these guys for more spec details may help.

Bailey Pageant Magenta 2002 Lightweight 2 Berth Touring Caravan With MotorMover • £3,795.00

BAILEY PAGEANT MAGENTA 2002 Lightweight 2 Berth Touring Caravan With MotorMover - £3,795.00. FOR SALE! Bailey Pageant Magenta 2002 Lightweight 2 Berth Touring Caravan With MotorMover Superb Condition - 2 Awnings - Full Service History £3,795.00 (No VAT) Make Bailey Model Pageant Magenta Year...

picclick.co.uk

 

[otherclive]

In that generation of 2 berths I could stretch for a nap using the offside seat but could not lay out fully to sleep overnight. I’m 6 ft 4 in

 

[Beachball]

Hi Pete welcome to the forum i would go and look at the caravan then you will know if it will suit you

 

[Buckman]

To give you an idea we have a large twin axle and the front bunks are 72.0 x 180.5cm or a length of 5' 11" so no good for anyone over that height.

 

[Jcloughie]

This link may be useful.

Caravan bed lengths

I know this has been discussed before but I won't even try finding on this new forum! My question is what makers do decent length single beds - 6'3" would suit - I took my tape measure to the NEC and can't remember what I found out! I am looking for a 2nd hand caravan at the moment and ...

www.caravanclub.co.uk

John

 

[CrazyPotter]

To give you an idea we have a large twin axle and the front bunks are 72.0 x 180.5cm or a length of 5' 11" so no good for anyone over that height.

Hmmm! Sounding more and more like it may be to small,I think a phone call to the dealer is the waybto go.thanks.Pete

 

[CrazyPotter]

Googling the van with specifications just returns length and weight. Try Googling for the manual instead.

I found this.

Which showed this:

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John

Thanks again John I'll have a look for a manual.Pete

 

[Mel]

Hi,I think this is one of those times when the term "Google knows everything" isn't quite true 🤣I think you're probably right,I'll give the dealer a ring.by the way that is the actual caravan that I'm considering (how's that for coincidence)😉.thanks for your reply Pete.

We bought an awning from that dealer. It was in 2019 so a few years ago, but I found them really helpful. Good luck. Don’t forget fish and chips in Conwy later 😋
Mel

 

[CrazyPotter]

We bought an awning from that dealer. It was in 2019 so a few years ago, but I found them really helpful. Good luck. Don’t forget fish and chips in Conwy later 😋
Mel

Thanks and I'll make a point of the fish and chips 👍

 

[CrazyPotter]

Thanks for your help everyone. After contacting the dealer I'm told the seats are 74" which will just about accommodate my height.thanks again for all your help.