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Subject Topic: Bailey Pageant Series 7 Provence
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08/2/2009 at 4:54pm
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Has anyone actually bought a Provence model from this new range and if so what have your experiences been? We are mostly happy with ours but don't like the make-up of the rear double bed. However we configured it, there was always a gap between the cushions. Eventually dealer discovered that Bailey had failed to supply an infill cushion and had one made for us. It's still not brilliant, and now means that we have to use up valuable wardrobe or bunk space storing it during the daytime. Would have chosen a different model if we'd realised.

 

 



08/2/2009 at 5:01pm
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Hello and welcome to UKCS Karendavies, we did look at  series 7 Provence the other day.  I would have brought it there and then but we have only had the Swift Challenger 510 for less than a year.  It is s lovely van though.



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08/2/2009 at 6:32pm
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What excellent service service from your dealer, instead of insisting that Bailey supply all of the caravan that you had paid for, they just make up a bit & expect you to be happy with that.

After that experience I think I would have chosen another model, maybe a Hymer or a Defleffs.



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02/5/2009 at 2:52pm
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We looked at the Provence and were all set to buy it but then we saw the Ardennes!  What a fabulous layout - perfect for our needs.  So we bought that instead!!!


02/5/2009 at 6:23pm
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Glad i read this was going to buy the provence will think twice now


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02/5/2009 at 6:33pm
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We've bought a Provence, not taking delivery yet though, we'll get onto the dealer to make sure the cushons are all in place before we take it over. Am I to understand there's an additional cushion for the rear bed?

We bought the Provence beause we like the seperate shower cubicle in the washroom. Had we been able to put the Ardennes on the drive, we'd have gone with that., When we measured up, it would have fitted on with a couple of inches to spare & with two new drivers in the family I prefer to have a bit of garden wall between their cars & the rear of the caravan.

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05/5/2009 at 12:30pm
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We have a provence and are pleased with the product.  The gap your talking about can only be say two inches at the most, and most probably less.  I wouldn't let this put you off buying one - get the dealer to make up the bed - then make up your own mind.

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05/5/2009 at 2:39pm
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we went to buy one of these but the back bed was too small we were hoping it could be 2 singles for a while on smalll kids but we ended up with a sprite quattro


05/5/2009 at 11:26pm
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We' e ordered but not taken delivery of a the Sancerre from the Pageant range because we wanted a fixed bed end bathroom with a reasonably sized shower.  Just read some of the other posts re leaky Baileys I just hope the damn thing doesn't leak.  May is the longest month only another 3 weeks to go till delivery


06/5/2009 at 12:22pm
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I'm sure you'll be fine - we're on our second Bailey and no major problems so far (touch wood).

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