Increase in Bailey Caravans prices following launch of Olympus Series II

by Chris Jefferies

Caravan lovers considering trading up to a new Bailey caravan will have to pay around three per cent more than they did last year, as the Bristol-based ‘vanmakers have revised their pricing structure.

Following the launch of the Olympus Series II range last month, the entire Bailey range has seen a price hike, with the company quoting “increases in both raw material and component costs plus adverse currency variations” as the main reasons.

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Buyers of Olympus Series II ‘vans will find a small increase in comparison to their predecessors, with the most noticeable difference found on the entry-level two-berth ‘van. The Bailey Olympus II 460-2 will cost £14,795, nearly £800 or 5.5 per cent more than the outgoing Bailey Olympus 462.

Across the Bailey Caravans range, customers will see an average price rise of three per cent, with the cheapest model, the Orion 400-2 due to cost £400 more. Meanwhile the top-of-the-range Bailey Unicorn Barcelona will see £600 added to its price tag.

Despite these higher prices, Bailey insists that its Alu-Tech range offers “market-leading value for money”.

Buyers looking to beat this price rise are advised to act fast, as they can still snap up a limited number of pre-price increase Bailey Orion, Pegasus and Unicorn models at selected Bailey Retailer Sites.

All the prices listed below are exclusive of a £545 retailer charge, but inclusive of 20% VAT, and are guaranteed subject to ordering from the earliest production availability. Furthermore, delivery must be taken within 14 days of dispatch from the factory to ensure the quoted price.