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2021 Bailey Discovery D4-3 Honest Review - Is It NotAnotherWhiteBox Approved?
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- čas přidán 17. 08. 2024
- I give an honest overview of the Bailey Discovery D4-3 inside and out. This quirky new model from Bailey aims to take on the Swift Basecamp with some style mixed with sensibility. But will it be NotAnotherWhiteBox approved...?
Thanks to Leeds Caravan Centre for letting me review it. Be sure to check them out for the best deal on a new Bailey or Elddis/Compass/Xplore caravan: leedscaravance...
Check out the official Bailey website for more information on the Bailey Discovery D4-3: www.baileyofbr...
Happy Caravanning,
Cameron.
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Great review Cameron and agree a quirky van but as a user of CL sites mainly with views lack of windows disappointing.
Nice to see you back.
Thanks Nick, the lack of windows has been noted by many when it comes to the Discovery. I think that’s why the D2 and D4 are more popular for having more conventional windows
Great review, covers all the aspects, must admit the more basic vans appeal to me, always been a fan of the basecamp but good to see more similar vans coming to market, looking forward to the next review.
Thanks Tom, I too am drawn to the more basic spec vans. There’s so much choice out there now and I don’t believe that the higher specs are all entirely useful. All that extra weight from various extras can be more of a hinderance when towing
Great to see you back producing content.
Thank you! Hope you enjoyed the video
@@NotAnotherWhiteBox Great as this typenof van filters down to the used market it is very much something worth us considering over traditional established models.
Such a nice Boy but I He does go on about the soft furnishings.
Regarding the single front window and occasional table: I wonder if any caravan manufacturer has considered fitting only the two normal outer front windows, leaving a solid panel where the centre front window would normally be, and having a full-size table in the front lounge which folds down from the area between said windows. You'd perhaps achieve the wider view people are seeking, but also have a table which can be put into place without anyone having to get up from their seat. Just a thought!
I think it would be too strange having no central window as a focal point. I had a 1959 Cheltenham Springbok with a folding table like that, but it hinged down. It was really irritating as it blocked the chest of drawers behind it and you had to lift it all the way up to access the drawers
Another great review and very in-depth too as well ,I’ve seen a couple of your videos and they are always enjoyable keep it up mate. I still prefer the Basecamp it is much more stylish and that back door is excellent
Thanks for your kind words, I’ve been trying to review a Basecamp all summer but various things have conspired against me to delay it. And now they’ve announced a new version, I might as well wait for that to be unveiled. I agree with you though, for me, the Basecamp has the edge on the Discovery just for it’s more unconventional design.
What I love about Cameron's reviews is that he doesn't flap his arms about like a demented penguin when describing all the positive features of the 'van. Some reviewer's look as if they're about to take off 😅😅
We have the D4-2 and the fact it didn’t have curtains was a selling point. Originally planned to buy a Basecamp but build quality put us off. Really happy with the D4-2 had it 3 years and no issues.
Glad you’re happy with your Discovery. Have you heard that there’s a new face lifted version coming this year? I’ve had a chat with the Swift Basecamp Owners Club and the quality issues seem to be pure luck of the draw. Some have no problems, some have so many that they return the caravan for a refund! It’s not a gamble that most want to make when parting with the best part of £25,000!
Great review, all points covered, although distracted by your lovely lallies.❤x
Thank you. Really enjoyed this review and over the Basecamp, for me this is just a little more conventional. Given the choice, the stripped back, less ostentatious simpler caravans win every time.
Donkeys years ago I had one of the first Lunar Chateau vans. And at a time when everything else was in crushed pink velour with cocktail cupboards it was quite daring. Used to joke "it's IKEA on wheels"
Right off to find your Musketeer review and a bit of reminiscing....
Thanks for the supportive comments. The Swift Basecamp has become something of a runaway success now. The feedback from owners is that they love the modern interior that has no “frills” like fake wood and curtains. Not sure how I feel about that because I also like fake wood and curtains 🤣 But the simpler looking vans do have a certain appeal. I still think those Lunar Chateau caravans look a lot newer than their contemporaries! They also seemed to be built to last, unlike the rest of the Lunar range… 🤣
Great review again. We looked at the discovery d42 and the Basecamp 2 as we are new to caravanning this year. But came across the Bailey Phoenix 420+ and for 2021 model bought it’s an amazing entry level choice. Would love to see if you could review one if you ever get the chance 😀
Thanks Mark! Yes the Phoenix is definitely a great choice! Sadly it’s not very on brand for NotAnotherWhiteBox 😂😜 but I agree that it’s a great entry level choice. I was in one at a dealership the other day and was gobsmacked at the price - I thought it was at least £6,000 more than it was!
Very interesting video, Cameron. Caravans this side of the pond are now all seemingly built to be towed by pick up trucks. They all look like they are on stilts with the body perched way up in the air to eliminate the wheel well intrusions. Makes them a bugger behind a car, as the coupler is up almost at the top of the boot lid. The Volvo 240 could easily handle one of these, and it is tempting, but I have no idea how much it would cost to import! I do find these reviews very interesting. If nothing else, it makes me think of ways I would design the interior for myself, starting with an empty shell
I'm not sure if this might be interesting given thoughts you've expressed about having solar panels: there's at least one manufacturer in Australia (Harvok) that offers completely electric vans completely self-powered by flexible panels, which is an Australian technology developed at CSIRO. My wife and I saw the vans at a recent caravan show and they looked very nice.
I’m keen to know more about this, I’m currently exploring solar panel options on a project that I’m working on. My aim is to have a caravan that can be run to its full potential off grid.
Nice van. I really don't like 3-way fridges at all. I wonder if Bailey offer a 2-way fridge option instead?
Big sigh when the door was opened to reveal the obligatory wood effect. No wood effect in the Basecamp! Good review though!!! :-)
I like the style of the sofas with the piping in yellow.I think the walls could have been made somewhat better with perhaps a soft cram colour on them, I find the white rather stark.I am assuming that the walls with no windows could bear a small tv ?I think the spotlights are brilliant with the additional usb sockets and the pockets in the wall too. The awful squeaky table that you opened up (!) is quirky and I can see the benefits of it ,but I do feel there should have been a little extra room made for it. Totally agree about the faff of having to get a table out .( just a bit of info for you , orange was Frank Sinatra's fave colour too.) yes curtains would soften the windows a bit even if you couldnt draw them back .Im pleased that the rear seating area ( which i was puzzled about the need for two seating areas?) can be made into a solid bed .I like the ambient lighting .thats a nice touch as you say .When you got to the kitchen , I too thought that it was tiny , I would have preferred both cupboard doors to be the same shape .I like the fact that you get a shelf .I think it would have been better to have a full backwall to the kitchen too,. there is lighting so no real need for a window, that could have been used for storage fixed to the wall. I cant see the point in such a large sink, where would you dry your crockery? if the sink were smaller and round then more room could be at the back to place a kettle or a toaster or small coffee machine .Yes , the extra piece of folded board should have been the full depth and they could have placed another at the other end next to the door .which a drainer could have fitted . The washroom door , has always baffled me as to why companys place a regular door handle on this room? surely there are other designs that would not jut out into the caravan.It IS tiny and the washbasin is so basic. it reminds me of old 1950s school basins .The tap is a bit big . in the rear seating area, on the wall, what is that silly wood decor about ? you didnt mention if there are any blinds on the windows? Do the sofa covers come off for cleaning ? all in all a nice van with a few things that they could improve on ,
Nicely presented review. Lack of windows would make this a total No for me, but interesting concept
Thanks Adrian, I thought it’s an interesting concept too but ultimately, it’s not a caravan for me either.
Hello from the States. Are all campers in the UK called Caravans? I"m sure with world of internet and CZcams that you had seen how our campers look and especially types and sizes from bumper pulls to fifth wheels? Do they make them over there in the UK as well, in the lengths and widths like we have here in the states?
Will you be doing a D4-2 review?
I want one
I know the Basecamp 2 is only a 2 berth, but think I think the Basecamp looks so much nicer.
I will also add I would like you to do a Basecamp 2. Showing absolutely everything. I don’t think you have done one.
less horsebox, But even more basic.
The bailey offers a better washroom though. in the 2 & 4.
@@sparkmeister4706 I would only want a 2 berth and that’s why the Basecamp 2 would be my choice.
There's loads of 2 berths on the market, some cheaper, some with great specification. There's a van for everyone.
Good luck
@@marcandsebe
@@sparkmeister4706 It’s the rear door layout that I like and the Basecamp looks better than any other 2 berth caravan. The only other one is the Adria Action.
I already have a caravan. It’s a Swift Challenger 580 with island bed. I just fancy something smaller and easier to tow.
Where's the place for the gas cylinder?
I like the kitchen sink looking like a Kitchen sink, I do not like round sinks in the kitchen it makes it look like a toilet bowl
Isn’t the Adria action not a competitor.
I’m honestly not that blown away with it 🤔
Front window, terrible. Base model 19 grand, not a chance and no back window makes it look like a horsebox.
You have successfully put me to sleep .
This guy take much time to eloborate the features
No curtains thanks
Shame you didn’t notice you kept getting the model name wrong 😟😟
I got it wrong twice. Easy mistake to make. It didn’t warrant going down there again and dragging the caravan out to re-shoot those two scenes.
looks great outside awful interior
I found your flip flops distracting and not in a good way 😟
I loved them! He has very nice feet. He definitely should show them more often. Very distracting in a good way! 🤩
@@tinker1148 You must be either female or gay. Real men don't dress so poncy and don't find effeminate men attractive. Call me old fashioned but real men are becoming extinct !