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Bailey Discovery 100
RoamWorthy records the Bailey Discovery 100 as a touring caravan. Recorded catalogue data: 2 to 4 berths; layout: End Kitchen; length 5.62m; width 2.23m; height 2.61m; MTPLM 1,104kg; payload 247kg; recorded price range £14,500 to £20,500. No live dealer stock is currently linked to this model on RoamWorthy. Specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment. Check the individual listing and manufacturer documentation before purchase.
Bailey Discovery 100 key facts
- Berths: 2-4
- MTPLM: 1104 kg
- MIRO: 857 kg
- Payload: 247 kg
- Length: 5.62 m
- Width: 2.23 m
- Observed price range: £14,500 to £20,500
Key features
- Alu-Tech Bodyshell construction for superior insulation and strength
- Lightweight design compatible with a wide range of smaller tow vehicles
- Truma Combi heating and hot water system
- Panoramic front window providing ample natural light
- Vertical rear profile for improved aerodynamics and internal height
- Thetford Triplex combination oven and grill
- Dedicated exterior 230v socket and gas BBQ point
Bailey Discovery 100: key facts and suitability
The Bailey Discovery 100 is a compact caravan with two to four berths, a five point six two metre length, and a one thousand one hundred and four kilogram MTPLM. Its front lounge, rear kitchen and corner washroom layout suits buyers seeking a lightweight caravan for smaller tow vehicles, while the two hundred and forty seven kilogram payload and compact washroom require careful planning.
- Two to four berths, with layouts including a front lounge, rear kitchen, corner washroom and four-berth conversion.
- The five point six two metre length, two point two three metre width and two point six one metre height support a compact touring footprint.
- MTPLM is one thousand one hundred and four kilograms, with a recorded payload of two hundred and forty seven kilograms.
- Recorded equipment includes Alu-Tech bodyshell construction, Truma Combi heating and hot water, a panoramic front window, and a Thetford Triplex combination oven and grill.
- A dedicated exterior two hundred and thirty volt socket and gas barbecue point are listed among the key features.
Worth knowing: Specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment. The listed price range is fourteen thousand five hundred to twenty thousand five hundred pounds, but individual examples require separate checking. The marketplace currently records no listings, although six images are hosted.
Buying a Bailey Discovery 100
Who it suits
- Couples or small families wanting two to four berths in a compact caravan.
- Buyers whose tow vehicle needs to stay within a recorded MTPLM of one thousand one hundred and four kilograms.
- Tourers who value a front lounge, rear kitchen and corner washroom arrangement, with an optional awning potentially adding living space.
Reasons to consider it
- The compact dimensions and recorded MTPLM make the Discovery 100 a relevant option for buyers considering smaller tow vehicles, subject to checking the car and caravan limits.
- The two hundred and forty seven kilogram payload provides a defined allowance for occupants' equipment and touring load, although it must be managed against the plated figures of the specific caravan.
- Alu-Tech bodyshell construction, Truma Combi heating and hot water, and the panoramic front window provide a clearly specified equipment and construction package.
- The vertical rear profile is recorded as supporting improved aerodynamics and internal height.
What to check
- Confirm the specific caravan's model year, trim, optional equipment and plated weights, because the supplied specifications may vary.
- Use the towing calculator and check the tow car's permitted towing limits, noseweight limit and actual loaded condition before purchase.
- Assess whether the corner washroom and available internal storage meet your needs, particularly if using the caravan at its four-berth capacity.
- Check how the two hundred and forty seven kilogram payload will cover personal kit, gas, water and fitted or optional equipment.
- Verify whether the Prima wrap-around air awning is included, as the supplied editorial describes it as available separately.
Worth knowing: The supplied data records a price range but no current marketplace listings. No production years are supplied, so age-related comparisons require confirmation from the individual vehicle documentation.
Compare the Bailey Discovery 100 with similar models
| Model | Berths | MTPLM | Length | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Discovery 100 | 4 | 1104 kg | 5.62 m | £14,500 to £20,500 |
| Swift Basecamp | 4 | 1100 kg | 5.59 m | £16,000 to £28,000 |
| Bailey Discovery D4-4L | 4 | 1083 kg | 5.95 m | £14,500 to £20,495 |
The Bailey Discovery 100 occupies a compact, lightweight position among the supplied alternatives. The Swift Basecamp offers four berths at a similar recorded length and weight, while the Xplore XC Lite 304 is shorter and lighter. The Bailey Discovery D4-4L offers four berths with a lower recorded MTPLM but is longer. The Bailey Pegasus Genoa is longer and heavier, and the Eriba Touring 430 offers three berths at a similar length and MTPLM. The suitable choice depends on berth requirement, available tow-car limits, layout preference, payload planning and the verified specification of the individual caravan.
Worth knowing: Specifications and prices can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.
Bailey Discovery 100 ownership checks
- Plan loading around the two hundred and forty seven kilogram recorded payload and confirm the caravan's plated figures before each trip.
- Measure and allow for the five point six two metre length, two point two three metre width and two point six one metre height when storing, positioning or towing the caravan.
- Use the front lounge, rear kitchen and corner washroom layout to decide where touring equipment will be carried, rather than assuming the four-berth conversion leaves the same usable space as a two-berth setup.
- Check that the tow vehicle remains suitable for the one thousand one hundred and four kilogram MTPLM when the caravan is loaded.
- If using the exterior two hundred and thirty volt socket or gas barbecue point, confirm the equipment and connection arrangements on the individual caravan.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating the recorded MTPLM as available payload rather than the caravan's maximum technically permissible laden mass.
- Assuming the listed equipment or optional Prima wrap-around air awning is fitted without checking the individual caravan.
- Overlooking the compact corner washroom and storage limitations when planning for four berths.
Worth knowing: The supplied data does not identify a production year, service history or condition, so these must be checked on an individual example. Specifications and equipment can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.
Alternatives to the Bailey Discovery 100
- Swift Basecamp - Consider the Swift Basecamp if you want four berths with a recorded length of five point five nine metres and MTPLM of one thousand one hundred kilograms. Its supplied price range is sixteen thousand to twenty-eight thousand pounds.
- Bailey Discovery D4-4L - Consider the Bailey Discovery D4-4L if you want four berths within the same Bailey Discovery family, with a recorded length of five point nine five metres and MTPLM of one thousand and eighty-three kilograms.
- Xplore XC Lite 304 - Consider the Xplore XC Lite 304 if a slightly shorter caravan is useful. It has four berths, a recorded length of five point five four metres and MTPLM of one thousand and forty-three kilograms.
Data and source notes
- This page uses the maintained RoamWorthy record for the Bailey Discovery 100.
- 6 model images are recorded for this page and served from RoamWorthy-hosted media.
- 2 recorded source groups are available in the source section below.
Proof notes
- Specifications can differ by production year, trim and optional equipment.
- Dealer listings are used as current marketplace evidence, not as a substitute for the exact vehicle documentation.
Worth knowing: Confirm weights, dimensions and fitted equipment for the exact vehicle before purchase or towing.
Sources and review status for the Bailey Discovery 100
This page is supported by 2 recorded source groups.
- RoamWorthy maintained model catalogue (editorial_database)
- Web Exact Model (model_media)
Last reviewed: 2026-09-17T19:36:22.368181+00:00