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quoteThe Bailey Olympus 504 is a new layout in the company’s model range.
What makes it different are a transverse rear washroom layout and two separate living and sleeping areas, giving huge flexibility of use for a family or for a couple, an idea which we rather liked when we saw it.
There is a choice of two soft furnishing schemes with optional armrests and wall mounted magazine racks available and there is an option of a centre chest of drawers too. The model we saw had the optional Andorra upholstery.
The front end is a wrap-around seating style which can be made up to a double bed.
The second living/sleeping area can be made up as a double bed, or used with its dedicated table as a living area; a great place for the kids to have somewhere to read or play games. Designed as a four berth caravan, there is an option of a fifth berth bunk in the second sleeping area.
The off-side kitchen features a rectangular stainless steel sink set in a high gloss worktop, with a chopping board, washing up bowl and separate drainer, a microwave, four burner gas hob, an oven with separate grill and a Thetford 107L fridge, large enough to cope with the feeding the family for a couple of days.
We did like the battery friendly low-energy lighting; perfect for users who rally or prefer not to hook-up to mains electricity.
Olympus benefits from the full-fat Alu-Tech™ construction method developed and introduced by Bailey last year. Although it doesn’t have the same high level of specification as the Pegasus range, there are some common features and no short cuts have been taken in the construction process.
Recommended Retail Price £14,495. This includes VAT but excluding a charge of up to £495 charged by retailer which includes delivery and preparing your caravan for collection by you. Andorra optional upholstery as seen £225. Optional chest of drawers RRP £280.
Verdict
A cracking, flexible layout, which we think will be popular. You could leave the second sleeping area made up as a double bed or make it the Kids Own Zone; there are enough top lockers for them to keep their clothes, books, toys and games. Buy it before the VAT increase!
Rear panel layout is the same as the Pegasus range
AL-KO ATC trailer control system is standard on every model
Tech spec
Fully Insulated shell to Grade III classification of EN 1645-1
Ten year body shell integrity warranty (Subject to conditions)
Single axle
AL-KO chassis
AL-KO AKS 3004 stabiliser
AL-KO ATC Trailer Control System
AL-KO Secure receiver
MTPLM 1440kgs
MIRO 1224kgs
Shipping length 7.251m (23ft 9ins)
Overall width 2.19m (7ft 2ins)
Internal headroom 1.96m (6ft 5ins)
Overall height 2.63m (8ft 8ins)
Awning size 1046cm
Front double bed size 6ft 6ins x 5ft 4ins
Or single beds; 5ft 4ins x 2ft 3ins and 5ft 6ins x 2ft 3ins
Rear double 6ft 4ins x 4ft 6ins
Insurance cost: £216*
n 2010 Bailey Olympus 504 valued at £14,495, fitted with hitchlock, wheel clamp, AL-KO secure wheel lock (receiver fitted as standard) and AL-KO ATC trailer control system (standard on this model). Kept on drive behind locked gates at HX4 0BE. Caravanners over 30 years old, claim free for 3 years and a member of a caravanning club. Premium includes insurance premium tax at 5% and an online discount of 10% and is correct as of 14.07.10.
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