Bailey Unicorn: travel all year round
The all new Bailey Unicorn range is to sport a new heating system permitting comfortable year-round touring
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Monday, 19, Jul 2010 10:05
The impending release of the newest addition to the Bailey family has been the subject of much speculation.
The Unicorn will be the third range from Bailey to sport the Alu-Tech body and the very first to have a brand new heating system.
Bailey's new series is expected to sit at the top of their portfolio and will have an advanced heating system to match its superior design.
The Alde Compact 3010 Wet Central Heating System will come fitted as standard in both single and twin axle models. It is reputed to distribute an even temperature throughout the caravan, control ambient humidity and reduce the circulation of dust and allergen particles.
The unit, designed to be energy efficient, is powered by a 12v circulator making it ideal for running both at serviced pitches and locations without mains hook-up. A small current draws the heating fluid through the pipes and distributes up to 3kw of heat evenly throughout the cabin via integrated radiators, there's even a heated towel rail in the bathroom.
Arguably the principal benefit of the new system is its near silent running capability - which allegedly won't wake you up in the night, or annoy your neighbours!
The compact heating system doesn't require a fire unlike the Truma Ultraheat which currently fitted in the Pegasus and Olympus models, freeing up precious storage space.
The Alu-Tech built caravans have achieved the Grade III Classification of Thermal Insulation EN1645-I. The heating system is designed to compliment the thermal properties of the Alu-Tech body shell -which is up to 40 per cent thicker than other caravans.
The heating system is supplemented with additional insulation around notorious cold spots making the Bailey Unicorn warm in winter and cool in summer. The Unicorn looks set to be more economical to run and a seriously efficient all season tourer.