Bailey Senator Virginia
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Full Review
Bailey Senator Virginia, 2009
Price new: £15,395
This caravan is a: four berth with island bed
While the main elements of the Virginia’s island bed layout mirror that of the others, determination to do things its own, distinctive way is clear. You’ll find lounge and island bed in exactly the same place as the Lunar-Coachman duo but, after that the differences appear. The lounge is shorter and has no central chest. Instead, it has a flip-up table. And, as the Bailey has a washroom which includes the shower on the nearside, its size means there’s no room for that low unit with drinks cabinet above. That low piece of furniture where the television will live appears, on this model, on the offside next to the kitchen, on top of Truma’s heating unit.
As the lounge is smaller here the decision to lose the chest of drawers is a sound one. Side windows are smaller, too, but the large Heki rooflight, set in a light-encrusted surround, ensures all remains bright. Styling is typically Senator. That means big cupboard fronts plus suede-effect on selected parts of upholstery. With light brown upholstery, cabinetry, curtains, carpet, work surfaces and wall board, criticism has been levelled at the Senator for its lack of sparkle. There’s cleanly neutral – and there’s cleanly boring. The line between the two is blurred – and which side of that line a caravan sits depends on personal taste. The important fact is that there is nothing to dislike here.
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| Fairly built, fairly equipped, fairly priced – so what is there not to like? The issue that muscles its way into this analysis is the excellence of Bailey’s Pageant Series 7. And I can’t help but return to comments made about build quality. I think the Pageant is now so good that the real problem for the Senator and its quest to offer value for money is now its younger – and much fresher – sibling. Great, so let the rivalry begin, because that will eventually mean even better Senators for customers to consider. |
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