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Bailey Ranger 500/5

RoamWorthy records the Bailey Ranger 500/5 as a touring caravan. Recorded catalogue data: 5 berths; layout: Double Dinette; length 6.73m; width 2.19m; height 2.71m; MTPLM 1,271kg; payload 216kg; recorded price range £4,500 to £8,500. 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 Ranger 500/5 key facts

Berths: 5
MTPLM: 1271 kg
MIRO: 1055 kg
Payload: 216 kg
Length: 6.73 m
Width: 2.19 m
Observed price range: £4,500 to £8,500

Key features

Traditional double-dinette layout
Lightweight Al-Ko galvanised chassis
Truma blown air heating and water system
Four-burner hob and integrated grill/oven
Rear lounge converts into a double bed with fold-up bunk
Large panoramic front window
Dedicated wardrobe and ample overhead locker space

Bailey Ranger 500/5: key facts

The Bailey Ranger 500/5 is a five-berth, single-axle family caravan with a double-dinette arrangement, a length of 6.73 metres and a maximum technically permissible laden mass of 1271 kilograms. Its 216-kilogram payload and practical family layout make the condition of the specific used example, its actual equipment and its towing match important checks.

Five berths in a single-axle family layout, with a double dinette and a rear lounge with bunk arrangement.
The recorded dimensions are 6.73 metres long, 2.19 metres wide and 2.71 metres high.
The recorded MTPLM is 1271 kilograms and the recorded payload is 216 kilograms.
The layout includes a rear lounge that converts into a double bed with a fold-up bunk.
Recorded equipment includes Truma blown-air heating and water system, a four-burner hob and an integrated grill and oven.
The compact washroom and limited kitchen worktop are practical compromises to assess in person.

Who should consider the Bailey Ranger 500/5?

Who it suits

Families needing five berths in a relatively lightweight single-axle caravan.
Buyers who value separate living areas through the traditional double-dinette layout, with sleeping flexibility for children.
Owners looking for straightforward systems and a pre-owned family caravan within the recorded price range of £4500 to £8500, subject to the individual example and market availability.

Reasons to consider it

The five-berth arrangement combines a rear lounge, double bed conversion and fold-up bunk, giving the layout a clear family focus.
The recorded MTPLM of 1271 kilograms and 216-kilogram payload provide useful reference points when checking a suitable tow car and loading plan.
The central kitchen has a four-burner hob and integrated grill and oven, while the recorded specification also includes Truma blown-air heating and water system.
Its double-dinette layout provides distinct areas for adults and children rather than relying on one shared seating space.
The large panoramic front window, dedicated wardrobe and overhead locker storage are useful features within this particular layout.

What to check

Confirm the specific caravan's plated weights, payload and fitted equipment, because specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.
Check the tow car against the caravan's actual weights, and use the recorded length, width and height when assessing storage, access and towing clearance.
Inspect how the rear lounge, double bed and fold-up bunk operate, including the available floor space when the sleeping arrangements are made up.
Assess the compact washroom in person, particularly if larger adults will use it.
Check whether the available kitchen worktop is sufficient when the sink and hob are in use.
Verify the condition and operation of the heating, water system, cooker, grill, oven, storage lockers and window fittings on the individual example.
Review the caravan's documentation and arrange an appropriate condition inspection before purchase.

Worth knowing: No production years are recorded, so age-related condition and specification must be confirmed for the individual caravan. Specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.

Compare the Bailey Ranger 500/5 with similar models

Model	Berths	MTPLM	Length	Typical price
Bailey Ranger 500/5	5	1271 kg	6.73 m	£4,500 to £8,500
Bailey Range	6	1350 kg	6.85 m	£4,500 to £12,500
Elddis Xplore	5	1350 kg	6.35 m	£8,500 to £24,500

The Bailey Ranger 500/5 is most clearly differentiated by its five-berth family layout, recorded 1271-kilogram MTPLM and 216-kilogram payload. The allowed alternatives trade between berth count, length, weight and price range: some offer six berths, while others are shorter, longer, lighter in berth capacity or positioned at higher recorded prices. The appropriate choice depends on the tow car, required sleeping capacity, available storage and the condition and specification of the individual caravan.

Worth knowing: Specifications and prices can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.

Bailey Ranger 500/5 ownership checks

Plan loading around the recorded 216-kilogram payload, allowing for occupants' equipment and carried items rather than treating the figure as spare storage capacity.
Measure the storage location and access route against the recorded 6.73-metre length, 2.19-metre width and 2.71-metre height before committing to a pitch, driveway or storage site.
Use a written loading plan for the five-berth layout so the rear lounge, fold-up bunk, bedding and family equipment do not compromise available payload.
Check the double-dinette and rear lounge conversions before trips, as the layout depends on seating areas becoming sleeping spaces.
Keep the compact washroom and limited kitchen worktop in mind when planning family routines and meal preparation.
Test the straightforward heating, water and cooking systems regularly, and record any maintenance or inspection work for future ownership checks.

Common mistakes to avoid

Assuming the five-berth layout removes the need to manage payload, despite the recorded 216-kilogram figure.
Buying storage or access equipment without first checking it against the caravan's recorded dimensions.
Treating the recorded specification as universal when the source notes that equipment and specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.

Worth knowing: The supplied data does not identify a production year, so maintenance intervals and age-related priorities cannot be assigned without confirming the individual caravan's history. No specific mechanical or structural fault is recorded; condition should therefore be established through inspection rather than assumed.

Alternatives to the Bailey Ranger 500/5

Bailey Range - Consider the Bailey Range if six berths and a 6.85-metre length are more useful than the Ranger 500/5's five-berth layout, while its recorded MTPLM is higher at 1350 kilograms and its price range extends to £12500.
Elddis Xplore - Consider the Elddis Xplore if a shorter 6.35-metre, five-berth caravan is preferred, accepting its recorded MTPLM of 1350 kilograms and price range of £8500 to £24500.
Bailey Pegasus Rimini - Consider the Bailey Pegasus Rimini if a longer 7.18-metre, five-berth caravan is suitable, with a recorded MTPLM of 1475 kilograms and price range of £12500 to £26500.

Data and source notes

This page uses the maintained RoamWorthy record for the Bailey Ranger 500/5.
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 Ranger 500/5

This page is supported by 2 recorded source groups.

RoamWorthy maintained model catalogue (editorial_database)
Web Exact Model (model_media)

Last reviewed: 2026-09-17T19:36:27.405389+00:00