so what model / lay out is yours.

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 10-01-2009, 12:50

well we've got a 2 berth 12 footer, classic layout 2 6 foot seat /beds, drawers under
front window rear corner toilet and kitchen under back window. also had use of dad's
van 15 foot sprite musketeer, twin dinnette both make doubles across van, roomy
in day but miss longer seats to relax on in day.

looking for a bigger one now, wish list is twin axle well why not with a t2. cant decide
between rear bathroom which seems to offer big family lounge, side diner and kitchen
versus 20 foot twin dinette on basis litle one has her own area to play and sleep and
we dont disturb her either as much.

what ever happened to the 2 door vans so reasonably common in 70s. last 2 aware
of were besscarr 600glx and the 184 carlight commander. seems neat idea for foreign
touring supose spare door way could alway be a storage area. handy at home for
storage as can park close to a wall and still get in other side. wonder if would be
feasible to convert one of the l shaped lounge van with deep window to a door, anyone?

zippy656 · 10-01-2009, 13:06

we got a 23' single axle 5 birth Bailey discovery 400 ( there cheap one )

one double bed and 3 SINGLE beds at the back, one bunk bed. and a single.

they did do this as a 6 birth, but very few about..

on front dinner, rear side dinner.

mid ish side door. next to kitchen shower toilet central

( spelling checker on and working )

Zippy

P40MRT · 10-01-2009, 13:31

We've got a 2004 Abbey Archway Royale 520. It's a GRP walled, cassette windowed dealer special four berth single axle with a large end washroom.

Dale

tezzer · 10-01-2009, 15:38

we got a elddis advante 524 2001 model, rear bathroom, 4 berth with side diner,
single axle,

tezzer

dinky · 10-01-2009, 16:48

Bucaneer elan 14 same layout as rbrt ,we use it all year round,not bothered about a bit of snow.

iandouglas · 10-01-2009, 18:34

SWIFT CHALLANGER 2 1991 2 BERTH END KITCHEN FRONT SEATS MAKE INTO A DOUBLE BED OR LONG ENOUGH TO SLEEP ON AS SINGLES 7FT LONG.VERY COMFORTUBLE, BOX WITH 3 DRAWS IN BETWEEN BEDS WITH ROLL OUT SLATS FOR MAKING INTO A DOUBLE BED.
UNDER FLOOR HEATING HOT AND COLD WATER .BLINDS AND FLY SCREENS 5.8 MTS 19ft INCLUDING A FRAME .TOP OF THE RANGE WHEN NEW .STILL DRY, BIT HEAVY TO MOVE ABOUT.
rgds.iandouglas

(RIP) PLANK · 10-01-2009, 19:16

I remember 2 door caravans rbrt, i had one with the second door opening into the toilet compartment, so probably worht making sure it was locked

i never used it just bought it and sold it, I cant remeber what make it was now.

Another advantage would be the ability to put the awnign on either side and still walk into it from inside the caravan? what do you think?

or maybe two awnings at once fo rthose in need of extra room?

I have an awnig phobia myself, but it is worth remebering the awing code:

first argue like mad things while putting the awning up as it is traditional

then sit back smuggly and offer pearls of wisdom to others while they argue over their awning

I have two abi's at the moment one 4 berht one 5 berth both late 90's one 98and one 99 one is a dalesman 520ct (I think) and the other a ****star (again i cant remember) of if remeber correctly, but i dont keep them long so this could change at any time

Paul · 10-01-2009, 20:28

At the mo we have a 1997 Avondale Avocet 2 berth single axle, with end wash room, on board water tank, blow air thing, Been lucky with it only had 1 owner from new and spent a mint looking afer it, got 2 awnigs with it but not used them yet.

Jocky · 10-01-2009, 23:00

Hi mate upgraded or Bailey Pageant Provence S5 5 berth in Sept for a S7 Limousin TA 4 berth with rear washroom and fixed bed and its brilliant

Miss the L shaped lounge that we had in the Provence, but you've got more room in the Limousin anyway and the fixed bed and end washroom are brilliant

(RIP) PLANK · 11-01-2009, 11:55

Cosmic, i think you have the best view on htis, get a caravan that you aren't in debt for, and arent affraid to use for fear of damaging it, and get out ther and enjoy!

have you ever noticed the amount of new and virtualy new carvans that stand on peoples drives most of the year and hardly ever seem to move?

zippy656 · 11-01-2009, 11:57

belive me thats not for the want of trying.. didnt do much last year. but this year hope to do a lot more tugging..

of the caravan befor you lot start on me....

11-01-2009, 13:43

We have a 2008 Sprite Major 6 decided to take the plunge and buy new after we had an ABI Daystar 2 berth with the kids sleeping in the awning. The Sprite has twin fixed bunks at the rear and a set of fold up bunks at the side with seating at the front what we find is one of the best features is the side loading door at the rear were we can put the bikes and stuff while travelling. Must admit buying the first van was the best thing we have done as we all enjoy it especially the kids.

NEDDY · 11-01-2009, 19:12

we have an abbey piper 14.5 exec It's old It has a wee dining room which turns into double bed and a full length bunk that pulls out kitchen and bathroom in the middle at either side and sitting area beyond which is another bed heating ,telly,3way fridge and gas mantles ,we hope to get more fun out of It this year(only joking about the gas mantles )

fingers · 11-01-2009, 19:55

hi m8 its fingers
we have a 2008 compass 550 length 21ft
fixed bed (iland bed layout)

wildbri · 11-01-2009, 20:59

we have an old abi dawnstar which we have had for years, we use it constantly, either in the garden or touring at home or abroad which we do for five months of the summer. Its getting a bit old but is comfortable just like us! last year I fitted an on board water tank which has been a great success. When the kids were small we had a 1957 sprite alpine which had a door on either side very useful with children and as the sun moves around. We dont like awnings but we do use a sun awning regards........... bri

10-01-2009, 12:50	#1
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	so what model / lay out is yours. well we've got a 2 berth 12 footer, classic layout 2 6 foot seat /beds, drawers under front window rear corner toilet and kitchen under back window. also had use of dad's van 15 foot sprite musketeer, twin dinnette both make doubles across van, roomy in day but miss longer seats to relax on in day. looking for a bigger one now, wish list is twin axle well why not with a t2. cant decide between rear bathroom which seems to offer big family lounge, side diner and kitchen versus 20 foot twin dinette on basis litle one has her own area to play and sleep and we dont disturb her either as much. what ever happened to the 2 door vans so reasonably common in 70s. last 2 aware of were besscarr 600glx and the 184 carlight commander. seems neat idea for foreign touring supose spare door way could alway be a storage area. handy at home for storage as can park close to a wall and still get in other side. wonder if would be feasible to convert one of the l shaped lounge van with deep window to a door, anyone? __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

10-01-2009, 20:28	#8
Paul Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North West Vehicle: 2002 Terrano 3.0 Di LWB Posts: 1,961	At the mo we have a 1997 Avondale Avocet 2 berth single axle, with end wash room, on board water tank, blow air thing, Been lucky with it only had 1 owner from new and spent a mint looking afer it, got 2 awnigs with it but not used them yet. __________________ 2002 Terrano 3.0 Di LWB..

10-01-2009, 23:00	#9
Jocky Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Teesside,Englandshire, I only sleep there honest. Vehicle: Nissan Patrol 2.8 TD6 Y61 Posts: 1,420	Hi mate upgraded or Bailey Pageant Provence S5 5 berth in Sept for a S7 Limousin TA 4 berth with rear washroom and fixed bed and its brilliant Miss the L shaped lounge that we had in the Provence, but you've got more room in the Limousin anyway and the fixed bed and end washroom are brilliant __________________ (Y61) Patrol 2.8TD6 SE Touring.DPT Box. Ironman Nitro Shocks OME Springs 20mm lift front, 30mm lift rear. 33" General Grabber AT's, Airtec Snorkel, EGR Mod. 2.5" Stainless Exhaust

10-01-2009, 13:06	#2
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	we got a 23' single axle 5 birth Bailey discovery 400 ( there cheap one ) one double bed and 3 SINGLE beds at the back, one bunk bed. and a single. they did do this as a 6 birth, but very few about.. on front dinner, rear side dinner. mid ish side door. next to kitchen shower toilet central ( spelling checker on and working ) Zippy

10-01-2009, 13:31	#3
P40MRT Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Vehicle: '98 Maverick TDi SWB Posts: 108	We've got a 2004 Abbey Archway Royale 520. It's a GRP walled, cassette windowed dealer special four berth single axle with a large end washroom. Dale

10-01-2009, 15:38	#4
tezzer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: basildon essex Vehicle: transit camper van 1987 Posts: 2,829	we got a elddis advante 524 2001 model, rear bathroom, 4 berth with side diner, single axle, tezzer

10-01-2009, 16:48	#5
dinky Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SOUTH YORKSHIRE Vehicle: t20 lwb Posts: 1,238	Bucaneer elan 14 same layout as rbrt ,we use it all year round,not bothered about a bit of snow.

10-01-2009, 18:34	#6
iandouglas Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Vehicle: LANDROVER Disco 300TDI Posts: 1,802	SWIFT CHALLANGER 2 1991 2 BERTH END KITCHEN FRONT SEATS MAKE INTO A DOUBLE BED OR LONG ENOUGH TO SLEEP ON AS SINGLES 7FT LONG.VERY COMFORTUBLE, BOX WITH 3 DRAWS IN BETWEEN BEDS WITH ROLL OUT SLATS FOR MAKING INTO A DOUBLE BED. UNDER FLOOR HEATING HOT AND COLD WATER .BLINDS AND FLY SCREENS 5.8 MTS 19ft INCLUDING A FRAME .TOP OF THE RANGE WHEN NEW .STILL DRY, BIT HEAVY TO MOVE ABOUT. rgds.iandouglas

10-01-2009, 19:16	#7
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	I remember 2 door caravans rbrt, i had one with the second door opening into the toilet compartment, so probably worht making sure it was locked i never used it just bought it and sold it, I cant remeber what make it was now. Another advantage would be the ability to put the awnign on either side and still walk into it from inside the caravan? what do you think? or maybe two awnings at once fo rthose in need of extra room? I have an awnig phobia myself, but it is worth remebering the awing code: first argue like mad things while putting the awning up as it is traditional then sit back smuggly and offer pearls of wisdom to others while they argue over their awning I have two abi's at the moment one 4 berht one 5 berth both late 90's one 98and one 99 one is a dalesman 520ct (I think) and the other a ****star (again i cant remember) of if remeber correctly, but i dont keep them long so this could change at any time

11-01-2009, 11:55	#10
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	Cosmic, i think you have the best view on htis, get a caravan that you aren't in debt for, and arent affraid to use for fear of damaging it, and get out ther and enjoy! have you ever noticed the amount of new and virtualy new carvans that stand on peoples drives most of the year and hardly ever seem to move?

11-01-2009, 11:57	#11
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	belive me thats not for the want of trying.. didnt do much last year. but this year hope to do a lot more tugging.. of the caravan befor you lot start on me....

11-01-2009, 13:43	#12
chunky Guest Posts: n/a	We have a 2008 Sprite Major 6 decided to take the plunge and buy new after we had an ABI Daystar 2 berth with the kids sleeping in the awning. The Sprite has twin fixed bunks at the rear and a set of fold up bunks at the side with seating at the front what we find is one of the best features is the side loading door at the rear were we can put the bikes and stuff while travelling. Must admit buying the first van was the best thing we have done as we all enjoy it especially the kids.

11-01-2009, 19:12	#13
NEDDY Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Scotland Vehicle: Maverick Posts: 200	we have an abbey piper 14.5 exec It's old It has a wee dining room which turns into double bed and a full length bunk that pulls out kitchen and bathroom in the middle at either side and sitting area beyond which is another bed heating ,telly,3way fridge and gas mantles ,we hope to get more fun out of It this year(only joking about the gas mantles )

11-01-2009, 19:55	#14
fingers Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: bromgrove Vehicle: x trail Posts: 110	hi m8 its fingers we have a 2008 compass 550 length 21ft fixed bed (iland bed layout)

11-01-2009, 20:59	#15
wildbri Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: south lakeland Vehicle: terrano 1997 tdi Posts: 940	we have an old abi dawnstar which we have had for years, we use it constantly, either in the garden or touring at home or abroad which we do for five months of the summer. Its getting a bit old but is comfortable just like us! last year I fitted an on board water tank which has been a great success. When the kids were small we had a 1957 sprite alpine which had a door on either side very useful with children and as the sun moves around. We dont like awnings but we do use a sun awning regards........... bri