Bailey Unicorn saved my life, says owner after truck collision

by Chris Jefferies
We’re all told to exercise the utmost of care when towing a caravan, but some things simply can’t be anticipated.
This was definitely the case for Roger and Sue Bryan who were rear-ended by an eight-foot long metal beam that had come loose from a passing lorry while towing their Bailey Unicorn along the M3.
The force of this impact was enough to shunt the car and caravan forward, and the owners feared the worst.
But only minor cosmetic damage was caused and Roger has claimed that his choice of model could have saved his life.
“We were amazed there wasn’t more damage to the caravan and have to say a huge thank you to everyone at Bailey for building such a strong caravan which possibly saved our lives,” he said.
“The Highways Agency Officers said they have seen lots of accidents where there isn’t much of the caravan left, and would normally have expected the stabilising leg to slice right through it. They were surprised we were able to walk away completely unscathed,” Roger continued.
What’s more, the damage was covered by their Bryans’ insurance, so the unfortunate incident was far less costly than it might have been.
Nick Howard, Managing Director of Bailey of Bristol, said: “We were very happy to hear Mr and Mrs Bryan were not hurt and that their caravan survived the accident so well.
“We designed the Alu-Tech system to make our caravans and motorhomes stronger, better insulated, safer to tow and more resistant to the elements, but this extreme test really proves just how robust they can be.”