In October 2009, Bailey’s stand at the NEC was buzzing with the new Pegasus range. This marked the launch of the brand’s new construction system, Alu-Tech, and no wood was used in the sidewalls.
Instead, it had a composite material, GRP, for the interior sidewalls and a bolted system that ensured a rigid shell.
The profile was restricted to a more boxy design. The spec included ATC, alloy wheels, rear heavy-duty corner steadies, a barbecue point and an exterior mains socket. Novel items such as LED-lit grab handles and the absence of a front gas locker were other Pegasus features included by the make of caravan.
The best used caravan to buy will always be well-appointed, and here, the range came fitted with a TV aerial, a fridge, an oven, a microwave, an alarm and a CD player.
The washrooms were large and well-finished, and there were front lounge options, with the central chest of drawers replaced by additional seating. There were several choices
of seating and a good selection of layouts to choose from, too.
The first-generation Pegasus was short-lived, being manufactured for just the one model year, but plenty were built during that period.
Model history
The range sold well from the start, although the Unicorn also proved very popular.
For 2011, the Pegasus was revamped, mainly to upgrade the interior. We spotted this 462, an end-washroom tourer ideal for couples, which was on for a fiver less than £6000.
This one was in very good condition for its age, and was also competitively priced, two key factors when buying a used caravan.
So even after 14 years, the Pegasus looks like a reasonable choice for a pre-owned buy.
What to look out for in a 2010 Bailey Pegasus 462
- Water entering grab handles
- Floor damage in corners
- Signs of water ingress in rear exterior mouldings
- Tyres that may need replacing
- Cracking and water damage inside the wheel arch
- Heavily faded plastic front lower panel protectors
Price checker
The Bailey Pegasus has seen prices fall over the past few years and, with used caravan prices in general continuing to drop, if you’re a first-time buyer, you could bag a bargain.
There are a fair few Pegasus 462 models to be found on the forecourts, priced like ours at £5995 and rising to £7995 with some added extras. Ours was a quality example, although there was no motor mover with this one, and it’s always good to see extras like these included.
The 462 seems to be in more plentiful supply than the other models in the range, though, so finding one shouldn’t be hard.
For the rest of the 2010 range, you can expect to pay:
- 514: £7495-£8495
- 524: £8995-£9495
- 534: £9995-£10,295
- 546: £9995-£10,895
- 554: £9195-£9895
- 624: £10,995-£11,195
Verdict on the Bailey Pegasus 462 2010
The Pegasus was among the early Alu-Tech builds developed by Bailey. Although some might find the interior a little dated these days, that quality remains a plus point for buyers.
Excellent examples can be found on the forecourts for a good price, and they make an ideal buy for first-timers.
As always, and especially for older vans, it’s important to do all the usual checks. But for the price, this 462 was hard to fault and would be snapped up.
After buying a used tourer, you’ll understandably want to give it a good clean to get it back to its sparkling best – follow our step-by-step guide to cleaning a caravan to find out how to do so.
Alternative models
The Swift Fairway 442 2012 is a dealer special that is worth looking out for, coming with a comfortable interior and an excellent spec. Alternatively, there’s the Venus 460/2 (2016), a tourer which offers excellent value for money and makes a good choice for first timers.
2010 Bailey Pegasus 462 specification
- Berths: 2
- MiRO: 1137kg
- Payload: 189kg
- MTPLM: 1326kg
- Internal length: 4.90m
- Width: 2.29m
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