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Bailey Discovery 400
RoamWorthy records the Bailey Discovery 400 as a touring caravan. Recorded catalogue data: 5 berths; layout: Double Dinette; length 5.62m; width 2.23m; height 2.61m; MTPLM 1,090kg; payload 135kg; recorded price range £14,500 to £21,000. 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 400 key facts
- Berths: 5
- MTPLM: 1090 kg
- MIRO: 955 kg
- Payload: 135 kg
- Length: 5.62 m
- Width: 2.23 m
- Observed price range: £14,500 to £21,000
Key features
- Alu-Tech Three-bolt GRP skinned body shell
- Aerodynamic curved rear profile for improved fuel economy
- Vertical opening front skylight window
- Truma Combi heating and hot water system
- Unique five-berth layout with rear bunk configuration
- Lightweight chassis compatible with a wide range of tow cars
- Thetford Triplex combination oven and grill
Bailey Discovery 400 at a glance
The Bailey Discovery 400 is a compact five-berth caravan with a rear lounge, fold-down bunk, double dinette and compact washroom. Its recorded MTPLM is 1090 kg, with a listed payload of 135 kg, so loading discipline and tow-car compatibility deserve close attention.
- Five berths in a 5.62 m-long, 2.23 m-wide and 2.61 m-high caravan.
- Rear lounge, fold-down bunk and double-dinette layout.
- Recorded MTPLM of 1090 kg and payload of 135 kg.
- Listed price range is £14,500 to £21,000.
- A single marketplace listing count is currently recorded, with one hosted image.
Worth knowing: Specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment. The supplied data records no production-year range, so the age and specification of an individual caravan require confirmation. The recorded marketplace listing count is current evidence, not a guarantee of availability.
Who the Bailey Discovery 400 suits
Who it suits
- Families needing five berths in a relatively compact caravan, particularly where the rear lounge and fold-down bunk arrangement fits their sleeping priorities.
- Buyers seeking a caravan with a recorded MTPLM of 1090 kg and a listed payload of 135 kg, subject to checking the loaded caravan and tow vehicle.
- Tourers who value the combination of a rear lounge, double dinette and compact washroom over a larger internal footprint.
Reasons to consider it
- The five-berth arrangement is the defining strength, combining a rear lounge and fold-down bunk with a double dinette.
- Its 5.62 m length is shorter than the listed Swift Basecamp at 5.59 m only by a small margin, while the Discovery 400 provides five berths rather than four. The dimensions and berth counts should be considered together rather than in isolation.
- The recorded MTPLM of 1090 kg is below the listed figures for the Swift Basecamp and Bailey Orion alternatives, although the buyer must still check the actual tow-car limits.
- The £14,500 to £21,000 listed price range overlaps with the Bailey Discovery D4-4L range, offering a direct comparison within the same named family.
What to check
- Confirm the exact model year, trim and optional equipment because the supplied source notes that specifications can vary.
- Check the tow vehicle against the caravan’s recorded MTPLM of 1090 kg, and verify the laden weight before travel.
- Assess whether the 135 kg payload is sufficient for the intended occupants, equipment and fluids, without assuming the full figure remains available on a particular example.
- Inspect whether the compact washroom and kitchen arrangement meet the needs of all intended occupants.
- Confirm the condition and operation of the rear lounge conversion, fold-down bunk and double dinette before purchase.
Worth knowing: The supplied data does not include a gross vehicle weight figure separate from MTPLM. No individual listing is currently recorded in the marketplace data, so price and condition cannot be assessed for a live example. The source material does not provide a complete equipment inventory for every example.
Compare the Bailey Discovery 400 with similar models
| Model | Berths | MTPLM | Length | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Discovery 400 | 5 | 1090 kg | 5.62 m | £14,500 to £21,000 |
| 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 400 prioritises five berths in a 5.62 m caravan with a recorded MTPLM of 1090 kg and payload of 135 kg. The listed alternatives cover different compromises: four berths in the Swift Basecamp, Bailey Discovery D4-4L and Xplore XC Lite 304, or six berths with the Bailey Orion and Bailey Pegasus. The right choice depends on required berth count, available payload, tow-car limits, dimensions and budget, all of which should be checked against the individual caravan.
Worth knowing: Specifications and prices can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.
Bailey Discovery 400 ownership checks
- Plan loading around the recorded 135 kg payload because the caravan has five berths and a compact layout that may encourage carrying equipment for several occupants.
- Measure and allow for the 5.62 m length, 2.23 m width and 2.61 m height when checking storage, access and towing routes.
- Use the rear lounge, fold-down bunk and double dinette according to the layout, and confirm that each sleeping conversion is secured correctly before use.
- Keep the compact washroom and kitchen arrangement in mind when organising daily use, as the available internal space is shared across several functions.
- Recheck the exact recorded weights and dimensions for the individual caravan, since the supplied evidence warns that specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating the five-berth rating as evidence that five occupants’ equipment will fit within the 135 kg payload.
- Checking only the tow vehicle’s towing ability and overlooking the caravan’s 1090 kg MTPLM and loaded condition.
- Assuming the supplied dimensions or equipment apply unchanged to every model-year or optional-equipment combination.
Worth knowing: No specific faults or service intervals are supplied, so these should be verified from the individual caravan’s documents and inspection. The supplied data does not establish the weight of any particular owner’s equipment.
Alternatives to the Bailey Discovery 400
- Swift Basecamp - Consider the Swift Basecamp if four berths are sufficient and its listed 5.59 m length, 1100 kg MTPLM and £16,000 to £28,000 price range suit your requirements better.
- Bailey Discovery D4-4L - Consider the Bailey Discovery D4-4L if four berths are sufficient and you want to compare a 5.95 m model with a listed MTPLM of 1083 kg and price range of £14,500 to £20,495.
- Xplore XC Lite 304 - Consider the Xplore XC Lite 304 if four berths are sufficient and its 5.54 m length, 1043 kg MTPLM and £12,500 to £21,500 price range are a better fit.
Data and source notes
- This page uses the maintained RoamWorthy record for the Bailey Discovery 400.
- 8 model images are recorded for this page and served from RoamWorthy-hosted media.
- 3 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 400
This page is supported by 3 recorded source groups.
- Manufacturer Official (model_media)
- RoamWorthy maintained model catalogue (editorial_database)
- Web Exact Model (model_media)
Last reviewed: 2026-09-17T13:25:21.914383+00:00