By Chris Littley
We’re starting the week with another look back into the caravans and motorhomes of yesteryear; it’s a Classic Gold outing for the Bailey Retreat Sycamore.
Looking back at the 2012 model and our review from the same year, we gave the vehicle something of a mixed bag of praise and disparagement.
The interior was an undoubted highlight according to our reviewer Mark Hannam, who argued: “The best in its class, Bailey have got this one right.”
He rated the Retreat Sycamore a perfect five out of five stars for its space and practicality, but it scored just three out of five for quality and reliability.
Indeed, Mark noted that, upon close inspection, some sections of the wood decor had not been properly glued in place and there was a small crack in the kitchen splashback.
The water was also very slow to drain in the sinks, while the front seats had been finished in plywood and were not hinged, like those in the rest of the cabin.
Despite these problems, Mark still felt the model was a good all-rounder, giving it a not-too-shabby four out of five overall rating.
We’d love to know your thoughts on the Bailey Retreat Sycamore. If you’ve ever owned or rented one, why not drop us a message and get in touch!
