Used van buyer Bailey Unicorn Barcelona (2013)

If its quirky looks appeal, this can be a good pre-owned buy, says Andrew Jenkinson

BAILEY LAUNCHED THE original Unicorn line-up following the production of its first Pegasus Alu-tech models, back in 2010.

The Unicorn quickly proved to be a big success and soon the pressure was on for the manufacturer to upgrade this popular range.

However, when the Unicorn 2 was launched, it was slightly controversial. Its distinctive exterior, with that curvaceous lower front moulded panel and

A| SUMMER SPECIAL 2020 rear panel mouldings, was not to everybody’s taste. But the range still seemed to pull in plenty of buyers.

Bailey was also very keen to upgrade the interior, which came to be the Unicorn’s main selling point.

The line-up comprised six models for 2013, with five four-berths and a two-berth; two were twin-axles.

All came provided with an excellent spec, including a TV with DVD player, and Alde

BCheating. Exterior mains and barbecue points and a Status TV aerial were also part of the Unicorn’s kit list.

Here we’re assessing the twinaxle Barcelona, with side fixed bed and end washroom. How does it fare seven years on?

Model history

The Unicorn was launched quickly on the heels of the Pegasus. Many Bailey owners didn’t really find the latter quite upmarket enough for

Used model viewed: Price £13,992 Berths 4 MIRO 1526kg Payload 160kg MTPLM 1686kg Internal length 6.22m Width 2.29m Seen at Raymond James Caravans, Witherley House, Carlyon Road, Atherstone, Warwickshire CV9 1JE

Tel 02476 474 747 Web www.raymondjamescaravans.co.uk

Range layouts

Check rubber inserts in body mouldings are not coming loose Look for signs of damp in front lockers Some models have had problems with axle suspension rubbers

❏ Rubber inserts coming away on rear panel ❏ Condition of tyres ❏ Signs of wear on fixed-bed mattresses ❏ Any problems with axle suspension rubbers ❏ Damp in front lockers and washroom ❏ Water damage to floor