Bailey Cabrera/Pamplona storage

MaxHeadroom
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edited February 2020 in Caravan & Motorhome Chat #1

Hi, I've been looking at the Bailey Cabrera and Pamplona (Twin Axle) caravans and there seems to be a distinct lack of space for your general tools/cables/water waste/carriers. There is also a lack of external access too as these models have an End-island bed configuration. Without the usual 'man-cave' locker at the front of the caravan where do people put all their stuff? 

We generally use our under-bed storage for chairs, recliner,extra table etc - not the usual front locker stuff.

Is it me? Am I missing something or is this the negative side of these particular models?

Cheers, Andy.

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  • cyberyacht
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    edited February 2020 #2

    More a case of caravan designers not having a clue how they are used.

  • KjellNN
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    edited February 2020 #3

    Perhaps they are trying to help owners keep nose weight down a bit and not overload their vans?!

  • JVB66
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    edited February 2020 #4

    Quick trip to the NEC this week and have a Face to Face with Bailey on their stand?surprised

  • MaxHeadroom
    MaxHeadroom Forum Participant Posts: 110
    edited February 2020 #5

    That's exactly what I intend to do. I wonder what current owners do though? 

    Anyone out there care to comment? 

     

  • KjellNN
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    edited February 2020 #6

    We do have a front locker, but never have anything heavy in it.  Just the gas, the Wastemaster and the wastepipes.

    Most tools, the Aquaroll, and anything heavy, or for use outside travels in the car.

    Under the bed we have a box for reserve/heavy food, boots and shoes, medical supplies, basin and pegs, fan heater, bread maker, a couple of fleece blankets should it turn cold, and a big bag for collecting dirty clothes.

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited February 2020 #7

    Sheesh! You're all spoilt!

    Unless you’ve lived in a PVC for a month, you won’t have learnt the meaning of packing and storage.😄

  • Freddy55
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    edited February 2020 #8

    The lack of front locker was one of the things that put me off a Bailey. That said, my previous caravan, a Senator was very nose heavy, so couldn’t put much in it anyway.

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  • JVB66
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    edited February 2020 #10

    We have a Pegasus iv, single axle . that does not have a front locker,it does have a  locker on the nearside near the front,, but our gas locker, spare wheel and battery are all in the middle just behind the wheels,which keeps the noseweight at about 80kgs  any add heavy stuff ,when on longer trips ,is carried in the tow vehicle which, acts as dry food larder ,,dog food in 15kg bag,and her other bits!,also bag with washing to be done,other things carried are boots /shoes/and wellingtons as in UK, we find it prudent to carry clothes for all weathers ,as the saying goes "it is not bad weather but inadequate clothing",so we have the "support vehicle" to take what some say is poor load margins in UK caravans?surprised 

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