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SHOWROOM ★STARS★ FAMILY-FRIENDLY LAYOUTS

The conundrum

Truly family-friendly caravans – capable of accommodating up to six, including children from tots to teenagers – are a bit of a challenge for designers. You obviously have to provide plenty of space that is flexible, so it can adapt to a growing family’s changing demands. Yet at the same time, all this needs to fits in a van that is still relatively lightweight. That’s because the one thing young families tend not to have is a lot of spare cash – so they probably won’t be able to upgrade their car to tow the all-singing, all-dancing giant you’ve created! If you are one of those families looking for just such a well-judged, well-balanced van, here is our selection from years gone by.

BAILEY PEGASUS ANCONA (2016)

Layout Rear lounge

Berths 5

L/W 6.44m/2.23m

MTPLM 1475kg

Payload 179 kg

MIRO 1296kg

Plus points Flexible sleeping arrangements, great end washroom

Minus points No ATC fitted

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