BAILEY DISCOVERY D4-4

IN-DEPTH TEST

BAILEY DISCOVERY D4-4

This stylish and comfortable lightweight tourer would be an ideal choice for first-time buyers

Words & Photos David Motton

Price £17,899 Berths 4 MTPLM 1206kg

The single front window is one of the distinguishing features of the Discovery

Polar White and Dove Grey two-tone finish is set off by smart alloty wheels

THE BEST ENTRY-LEVEL caravans really punch above their price. What they lack in luxury equipment, they make up for with clever layouts, excellent use of space, and value for money.

What’s more, we think some of Britain’s most affordable tourers are also among the best-looking. Perhaps that’s because the manufacturers are willing to try something different in a bid to attract first-time buyers who might not necessarily be drawn to a more traditional caravan.

That’s certainly the case with the Bailey Discovery range. The smart whiteand-grey exterior appears stylish and modern, and Bailey says the shape has been chosen for stability as well as good looks.

Here we’re reviewing the four-berth Discovery D4-4, which we’ve had on longterm test for several months (see p46).

Design

When the Discovery range was revealed in late 2019, it was as though Bailey’s designers had skipped a couple of generations. To our eyes, the Polar White and Dove Grey two-tone finish looks great, set off perfectly by the dark-grey alloy wheels.

Another notable feature is the single front window, which gives the Discovery its own distinct ‘face’. But does it also let in enough light? We’ll come back to that...

From the outside, the only aspect of the Discovery that looks a little downmarket to us is the exposed A-frame. However, there are practical advantages to this: it allows Bailey to offer an A-framemounted storage box or bike rack.