Touring Caravan

Bailey Pursuit 570/6 S2

*Maker/model: *Bailey Pursuit 570/6 Series 2
£14,495
*Year: *2017
Berths: 6
Length: 5.71 m
Width: 2.38 m
MIRO: 1272 kgs
MTPLM: 1447 kgs

This is an example found on a North of England dealer forecourt in 2021

No front gas locker is available

Typical tow car: Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 tdi

Layout: front end dinette, side kitchen, centre wardrobe/washroom two side fixed bunks with side dinette opposite
Pros: Light weight, spare wheel, TV aerial, opening sunroof, shower, oven, blown heating
Cons: Wardrobe is small / upholstery lacks support
Look out for: check floor for damp, sagging upholstery

Side washroom has separate shower cubicle – storage comes with cupboard and shelves

Extra equipment? Do look for some bits left in by last owners, such as awning, towing mirrors.

Rear side dinette is placed opposite the fixed bunks, this area is ideal for the kids check fixed bed mattress for marks

Jenkinson’s opinion:
Bailey has been a popular choice for many years they did some great ranges such as Senator, Pageant and Ranger. In 2010 they had a re think and went all new with construction that was rigid and based very much on box van building. This limited the profile and Bailey have tried some strange ideas such as the quirky Orion in which the Pursuit replaced. But the Pursuit wasn’t a ball of fire so another version was launched the last in fact which is our chosen year. The Pursuit 570 is a family friendly layout with fixed bunks and a spacious front lounge.

The Pursuit in common with other Bailey’s doesn’t have a front locker which does restrict storage. The interior offers a front lounge which is ideal in size for a family. A side kitchen offers some storage and worktop can be extended with a side flap. Opposite is the wardrobe and washroom with separate shower but the wardrobe is slim on hanging space. The front lounge has the opening sky vent while the rear of the Pursuit offers side fixed bunk beds and dinette opposite so very family friendly.

Side kitchen comes with oven/grill and three burner hob and fridge plus microwave

How to find a good one
Now the Pursuit was never over popular, even in Series 2 guise it didn’t hit the mark, but used its got more going for it If your keen to check one out Bailey dealers are a good bet on trade ins, but I found several for sale private. Prices have firmed up on family tourers in 2021 and the Pursuit is up around a £1000 on last years used price. The GRP sides are tough and mainly no major problems but floors can get damp and also look out for those sagging cushions. Look for any added extras to the dealer would no doubt list any in the window sticker.

Front lounge offers twin single beds or a large double, check the seating for support

If you want to find out how much touring caravan insurance will cost for this tourer head over to Caravanwise or call free on 0800 3282084