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    Home › Reviews›Bailey›Pegasus›514

    Bailey Pegasus 514 2010

    £16,140
    Front locker lid does not lift very high
    Front locker lid does not lift very high
    The 514’s long sofas make for a very comfortable lounge
    The 514’s long sofas make for a very comfortable lounge
    Kitchen has good worktop space, four-burner hob and large sink
    Kitchen has good worktop space, four-burner hob and large sink
    The cutting-edge shower cubicle is spoilt by the curtain
    The cutting-edge shower cubicle is spoilt by the curtain
    Without the optional centre chest the bed is huge
    Without the optional centre chest the bed is huge
    Racking makes most of cupboard space for food and cutlery storage
    Racking makes most of cupboard space for food and cutlery storage
    Front locker lid does not lift very high
    The 514’s long sofas make for a very comfortable lounge
    Kitchen has good worktop space, four-burner hob and large sink
    The cutting-edge shower cubicle is spoilt by the curtain
    Without the optional centre chest the bed is huge
    Racking makes most of cupboard space for food and cutlery storage

    By Claudia Dowell
    Published: July 29, 2010

    Twin test, April 2010

    Verdict

    Stellar specification, cracking value and clever, but lacks a little showroom appeal – 8/10

    Pros

    Superb list of standard equipment and the body construction is cutting edge
    The body warranty is unrivalled in the market and for such a well-equipped tourer, the weight is eye-catchingly low, too.

    Cons

    Some fit and finish issues, no centre chest as standard, stark interior and understated exterior
    Washroom design doesn’t use the available space very well and gas locker is difficult to access.

    Pitching & Setting-up

    This is a well-equipped caravan. The Al-Ko hitch-head stabiliser, ATC stability control system and Secure wheel lock are all included as standard, while an inboard water tank, framed aluminium windows and insulated pipe runs help retain heat in cold conditions, making this a great year-round tourer. The 514 also has an alarm and Tracker system.

    The construction method used to build it minimises opportunities for water ingress. The roof and front panel are made of a single sandwich panel and the sidewalls are a single sheet of aluminium. Where possible, external fixtures are bonded into place to minimise holes in the bodywork that can allow in damp. The body panels are bonded into the aluminium frame.

    The side-accessed wet lockers are good but gas bottles are tricky to access owing to the low opening height of the lid and limited access from either side of the A-frame.

    Living

    The centre chest is an optional extra but, uniquely, it can be moved to the side of the dinette in long-lounge models like the 514. The standard wrap-around seating makes a comfy lounge and seat support is excellent. The wide front shelf goes some way to making up for the lack of centre chest, but it’s easy to snag a teacup on the backrest when passing it across. The pull-out seat bases work well, providing the most comfortable tourer seats we’ve seen.

    Lighting is just about adequate, but hardly generous. The side lounge seating is bolt upright and fine for short periods but the table is awkward to move and care must be taken to avoid the leg dropping out. The main dining table is large but is heavy and awkward to handle.

    Kitchen

    The kitchen has some thoughtful touches. The large sink is excellent and the drop-in chopping board and bowl are a usable size. Work space is good and so is the storage, although the large locker over the kitchen is compromised by the racks for mugs and plates. Keen cooks will love the Thetford hob with front-facing controls and mix of small and large burners.

    Washroom

    No shortage of space in here, but there are a few things that are not well thought out. The shower is large but the shower curtain looks a pretty crude affair next to the cutting-edge cubicle. The electric-flush Thetford C250 toilet is always a welcome sight and while legroom is fine, space across the shoulders is quite tight at around 56cm.

    The wardrobe is huge, though, and shelves in the nearside corner are great and have a locker door to access them from the front. There is so much wasted space though. The full-height hanging space is unlikely to get used and the area under those shelves will be tricky to get to once there are things hanging. The storage under the vanity unit is useful but for a top-end tourer, the basin area feels sparse. Lighting is a bit limited, but an opaque window and rooflight allow in natural light by day.

    Beds

    Making up the front bed is made simple by the pull-out bases and with no standard centre chest, the bed is huge. The side bunks are made up in the normal way, but the painted steel ladder is poor and the hooked top will eventually damage the edge it lips over.

    Storage

    Exterior storage is pretty good, courtesy of the wet lockers on either side of the gas locker but you won’t squeeze in a Wastemaster. Inside, the underseat areas are easy to access. The whole seat base and front face lift on gas struts.

    However, standing above the lifting lockers, your vision is obscured by the front face as it lifts. The roof lockers have shelves to make the space usable, and the space under the side dinette lockers is clear and easily accessed.

    Technical Specifications

    Berth4
    MiRO1250 kg
    Payload216 kg
    MTPLM1466 kg
    Shipping Length6.48 m
    Width2.28 m

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