Bailey adds two berth Approach SE 625 to its new motorhome line-up

In response to customer feedback from the Motorhome and Caravan Show in October Bailey is pleased to announce the forthcoming addition of the Approach SE 625 model to its motorhome range.

The two berth SE 625 was the most commonly asked for layout not featured in the original line-up at the public launch. Built on a 3,500kg chassis this model has an overall length of 6.51m (21’4”) and an overall width of 2.42m (7’11”) which combined with a 1.96m (6’5”) headroom creates a light and
spacious habitation area which provides comfort and practicality in equal measure. The layout features a generous u-shaped rear lounge which can convert in to either two single or one large double bed at night. In the centre of the vehicle there is spacious  washroom, featuring a fully lined separate shower cubicle, on the offside and a well-equipped kitchen boasting a Dometic 8-Series refrigerator, a new Spinflo anti-shock oven and a stainless steel 700 watt microwave on the nearside.

As with all Approach models the SE 625 is designed to be driven. It is powered by the Peugeot 2.2 Hdi 130 bhp engine complete with a 6-speed manual gearbox and is built on the new Euro 5 base and will thus benefit from the resulting improvements in performance and reduction in vehicle emissions.

This is complemented by the luxury lightweight AL-KO AMC chassis which, with its lower centre of gravity, provides a more balanced weight distribution that improves road holding and braking efficiency as well as allowing increases in user payloads. 

Built with practicality in mind models come supplied with a 105Ah auxiliary battery to give greater independence away from a mains power source and a 100 litre fully insulated external fresh water tank for continuous supply in cold temperature conditions. The dual fuel Truma ‘Combi’ central heating system provides effective heating en-route or on site and combines with the superior
performance of the Alu-Tech bodyshell to make the Approach SE a genuine four-season vehicle.

Taking design cues from our most popular caravan ranges, the motorhome interior feature Italian styled furniture in a rich ‘walnut’ wood veneer which combines with the luxurious Vivaldi soft furnishings, constructed using premium quality Belgian fabrics and fully sprung cushions, to make the habitation area both warm and inviting. As people have come to expect from

Bailey, models are also extremely well specified and are packed with all the home comforts owners will need for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday.

The SE 625 is the fifth model in the Approach range – the full line up of which is as follows:-

• Approach SE 620 – 2-berth low-line end-kitchen
• Approach SE 625 – 2-berth low-line end-lounge
• Approach SE 740 – 4-berth low-line end-bedroom (fixed double bed)Approach SE 745  – 4-berth low-line end-bedroom (fixed double bed) with designated rear passenger seats
• Approach SE 760 – 6- berth high-line end-lounge

All models have achieved European Whole Vehicle Type Approval ensuring compliance with strict weight, dimensions and safety regulations – providing proof of their suitability for the market.

For more information on the new Bailey Approach SE range please visit www.tcmotorhomes.com.

The Approach SE 625 will be unveiled for the first time at the Motorhome Caravan and Camping Show 2012, ExCel, London (Stand N160 Entrances N4 & N5) on 14th February. Display models will be arriving at At TC Motorhomes From Early April Onwards.

The best way to receive the latest information on the new Bailey products is to contact Shane Catterick or Neil Kinsley at T C MOTORHOMES on 01227 289111.

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Tribute T-725 Sport wins Family Coachbuilt of the Year

The Tribute T-725 has been named the Family Coachbuilt of the Year by Motorcaravan Motorhome Monthly (MMM), the UK’s best-selling motorcaravan magazine, and Which Motorhome, the UK’s number one magazine for motorhome testing, at their prestigious 2012 awards.

The MMM awards are now in their eighth year and this year MMM has joined forces with Which Motorhome, to create one set of combined awards which recognise the best new campervans and motorhomes on sale in the UK. The awards were sponsored by the Caravan Club and were held at the Luton Hoo Hotel on Thursday 12th January, with dealers and manufacturers from the motorhome industry present.

The Tribute T-725 is a great example of a family coachbuilt, which impressed the judges from MMM and Which Motorhome magazines enough for them to name it the family coachbuilt of the year. The judges looked carefully at everything from the functionality of the layout, the build quality and overall usability, to how the ‘van performs on the road as well as on the campsite, right through to whether it off ers true value for money.

One of the judges, Rachel Stothert, MMM’s deputy editor, said: “The Tribute T-725 is perfect for hassle free family holidays.”

While Dave Hurrell, road test editor for MMM and senior judge, said: “Already a great value package on a great base vehicle, this Tribute is enhanced by an easy-access permanent bed that still retains plenty of storage.” Chief judge and editor of Which Motorhome, Peter Vaughan, commented: “Why spend more? For £40k you get a fully loaded garage layout coachbuilt that’s perfect for four - it even has a separate shower, 140bhp engine and plenty of kitchen worktop.”

The British motorhome market and the Continental market diff er in one signifi cant area: families make up a greater proportion of the European market while it is retired couples that make up the vast majority of UK buyers. Few British manufacturers therefore consider the family market and design the majority of their motorhomes to appeal to couples. Meanwhile European family motorhomes are designed for families who eat and relax outdoors enjoying the Mediterranean climate. This means their lounges and kitchens are often not attractive to UK buyers. So a truly versatile motorhome that suits family holidays at home as well as on the

Continent is a tough cookie to fi nd. The judges had a challenge as they wanted a great family motorhome that offers plenty of storage (for bikes and games and all the other accoutrements that children need), a practical washroom, a lounge large and comfortable enough for everyone, at least four travel seats with seatbelts, a practical bed layout that allows for the adults to relax while the children sleep and enough kitchen space to store food and cook for a family. They were also on the look out for a fridge and cooker that can cope with feeding a family. And all in a budget that doesn’t break the bank!

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We would like to bring to your attention the very real threat of a SCAM!

The Scam is threatening to catch out perspective Motorhome & Caravan Buyers up and down the country, who may think they are purchasing a Used vehicle  at a `knock-down` price,  that they have seen advertised privately through such media as Motorhome & Caravan Trader (Part Of The Autotrader Group).
Genuine vehicle pictures and descriptions for vehicles are being illegally copied onto such sites as Autotrader from genuine Motorhome & Caravan Retail outlets up & down the country,  and advertised at knock down prices with supposedly genuine reasons for a forced / quick sale.

Some buyers it has come to our attention have been close to transferring monies for a Motorhome or Caravan that they will never see, because the person selling the item doesn’t actually own it.

Motorhome & Caravan Trader have been advised on numerous occasions recently that this practice is rife, and whilst they can take down the ads as they come to notice, they seem powerless to `vet` sufficiently well the scurrilous individuals that are placing the ads and seeking to defraud in the first place.
The advice of the Police, who have likewise been made aware of the SCAM on several occasions, is clearly not to part with any money until you have met the seller and satisfied yourself that both they and the vehicle are genuine.

Alternatively,  make your purchase through a genuine bonafide dealership, where you have guarantees and peace of mind when entering into a purchase or sales transaction.

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