Whether planning weekend getaways or extended tours, selecting the right campervan involves choosing the right size, features, and usability for your preferences and travel habits.

Read this article to see how the Bailey Endeavour campervan range can meet the diverse needs of couples looking to hit the road in comfort and style.

• What campervans are there – the Endeavour range

• Already an award-winning campervan – the Endeavour B62

• Choosing the right campervan for your needs

• How can a campervan match how you like to holiday?

• What features should you look for in a campervan for couples?

• FAQs

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Bailey of Bristol offers two of the best campervans for couples within our Endeavour range, the B62 and B64. Both are based on a Ford Transit, giving you reliability and performance no matter your length of holiday.

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See how our Bailey Endeavour B62 won the Campervan Magazine Best Large Campervan award on its debut at the Motorhome and Caravan Show in NEC Birmingham.

Find out more here

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Your perfect campervan should enable you to have your perfect getaways, so you should choose one to fit your preferences and needs. Here are some key factors to consider before you decide on which vehicle to purchase:

Consider the campervan’s size

• Think comfort and features: Both our Endeavours are 5.980m (19′7″) long and 2.489m (8’2″) wide so consider the amount of space available inside, parking and storage and your driving preferences.

• Think living space: How much space do you need to feel comfortable when relaxing or cooking inside the campervan? The B62 offers a single level with the lounge and sleeping area sharing the same space, and the B64 featuring a pop-top with a separate sleeping area in the roof, plus the ability to change the lounge into an additional sleeping space .

Consider Cab Features

As you travel, you’ll be spending a lot of time in the driver’s cab, so it’s important to consider features that enhance your comfort and enjoyment on the road.

Here are some key points to consider:

• Comfort on the move: Consider the comfort of the cab seating, as both driver and passenger will want to be relaxed and comfortable during their journeys. The Endeavour campervans both have a fully adjustable and upholstered driver and passenger seats with twin upholstered armrests and integrated headrests.

• Cab features: What additional features are there in the cab to make your journey more enjoyable? The Endeavour range features air conditioning, cruise control, electric windows, daytime running lights, twin cup holders, and twin cup holders / drink bottle storage pockets.

• Flexibility & visibility day and night: Think about the visibility and light when you are travelling and also your privacy at night. The Endeavour range comes with a glass panoramic over-cab sunroof with a cassette night blind – great for extra light during the day and privacy at night. The windscreen and side windows also feature night blinds. A Ford rearview reversing camera with front and rear parking sensors also gives you great visibility when manoeuvring the vehicle.

• Entertainment on the move: Do you enjoy listening to music or podcasts while driving? The Endeavour range offers an In-vehicle infotainment system featuring a 12” touchscreen HD colour display, DAB radio, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, satellite navigation plus Bluetooth and USB connectivity. Perfect for entertainment on the move!

Consider the amenities you need

As a couple venturing out in your campervan, amenities become an extension of your living space. Here are some key questions to ask yourselves:

• Kitchen Essentials: Do you envision gourmet meals cooked inside, or are you happy with more straightforward fare prepared on a hob? Do you need a full-size oven, or will a microwave be enough?

• Storage Solutions: Consider how much clothing, luggage, and outdoor gear you travel with. Ample storage compartments are crucial for keeping your campervan organised.

Consider your travel seats & berths

The Bailey Endeavour range offers two distinct options to consider:

• Bailey Endeavour B62: This 2-berth campervan provides a more intimate experience for couples with two belted travel seats and sleeping for two.

• Bailey Endeavour B64: This 4-berth campervan comfortably sleeps four people and has four belted travel seats. This layout is ideal for couples who plan on occasionally vacationing with friends or family.

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This is the quintessential campervan adventure – hitting the open road and exploring different locations. It’s great for couples who love spontaneity, adventure, and discovering new places.

If you like road-tripping, you’ll be a couple who enjoys scenic drives, stopping at national parks, charming towns, historical landmarks, or quirky roadside attractions along the way.

Both Endeavour models are ideal due to their cab features, such as adjustable seats and informative navigation systems, which make exploring a breeze.

This adventure caters to those seeking solitude and immersing themselves in nature. You’ll be a couple who enjoys staying on remote campsites in national forests, by secluded beaches, or in stunning mountain ranges, all in the relaxed comfort of a CL (Certified Location) or CS (Certified Sites) campsite.

CLs offered by the Caravan and Motorhome Club or CSs offered by the Camping and Caravanning Club are small campsites scattered across the UK.

They typically offer basic amenities like toilets, water refill points, and waste disposal. A maximum of five vehicles can stay at any one time, making it perfect for staying in remote places without any risk of overcrowding.

The Bailey Endeavour is perfectly equipped for your off-the-grid escape. Features like a fully insulated bodyshell and EN-1646-1 Grade III classification for heating and thermal insulation will keep you warm and comfortable during chilly nights, allowing you to fully enjoy the tranquillity of nature, no matter the season.

At the same time, satellite navigation in the driver’s cab helps you navigate to hidden gems, ensuring a stress-free adventure.

This campervan holiday revolves around exploring culinary delights in different regions.

You’ll be a couple who loves visiting local farms, farmers’ markets, wineries, and breweries, trying new restaurants, and even cooking meals in your campervan kitchen using fresh, local ingredients.

The Bailey Endeavour, both the B62 and B64 models, boasts a kitchen perfectly equipped for foodies on the road. Here’s why it will fuel your culinary adventures:

• Thetford Triplex 3-burner Hob: This hob provides ample cooking power for all your culinary creations, whether you’re whipping up a quick breakfast or a gourmet feast.

• Combination oven & grill: This versatile appliance allows you to bake, roast, or grill, expanding your culinary repertoire on the road.

• Ample storage: Heavy-duty drawers and cupboards with secure door catches to keep your ingredients and cooking supplies organised and accessible, no matter how bumpy the road gets.

• Spacious worktops: The Warm Grey Marble laminate worktop provides ample space for meal prepping and culinary creativity. A drop-down extension on both models further expands your workspace.

• Efficient refrigeration: The 84-litre compressor refrigerator with a 6-litre freezer compartment keeps your food fresh, ensuring you have all the ingredients you need to create delicious meals throughout your journey.

If you’re a couple that enjoys live music, art, and cultural events, this is the trip for you.

You’ll be campervan owners who like to plan your routes to include stops at music festivals, art fairs, cultural celebrations, and local events. Immerse yourselves in the vibrant atmosphere and create lasting memories.

Both our Bailey Endeavours come with abundant features that you wish you’d have at a festival that you wouldn’t find in a tent:

• Comfy lounge: Relax after concerts in your cosy campervan lounge. The B62 even features the option of a parallel or U-shaped sofa layout.

• Bathroom on board: No more relying on baby wipes! Both Bailey campervans have cleverly designed washrooms featuring a space-saving revolving tambour partition screen containing a Thetford cassette toilet and an Ecocamel onboard shower.

• Power up: The 12v sockets, USB ports, and electric outlets let you charge devices and stay connected, while the Flexible Truma 100-watt solar panel keeps you charged all festival long.

• Security: The remote central locking for the cab and habitation door allows you to store your valuables easily and with peace of mind.

This relaxed-paced holiday focuses on exploring historical sites, museums, and cultural landmarks.

You’ll be a couple who likes to visit historical towns, ancient ruins, art galleries, and museums. You may want to attend cultural performances and local festivals or take wine-tasting tours in renowned wine regions.

The Bailey Endeavour isn’t just for off-the-grid adventures; it’s also your perfect partner for cultural immersion tours. Here’s why:

• Navigate cities: The Endeavour’s compact size and satellite navigation allow you to easily navigate bustling city streets. Finding parking spots becomes less of a challenge, allowing you to explore the heart of cultural hubs without getting stuck on the outskirts.

• Comfort on the move: Exploring cities often involves long days filled with museum visits, historical walks, and cultural events.

The Endeavour’s comfortable seating ensures a relaxed journey between destinations. When you return to your campervan, spacious sleeping areas and smart storage solutions provide a comfortable haven for unwinding and planning your next adventure.

This campervan trip caters to nature lovers with a passion for birdwatching and wildlife observation.

You’ll enjoy travelling to national parks, wildlife reserves, or coastal areas known for birdwatching opportunities. You may hike through scenic trails, participate in guided wildlife tours, and enjoy the beauty of nature.

For passionate birders and wildlife enthusiasts, the Bailey Endeavour becomes more than just a campervan; it transforms into a mobile wildlife hide. Here’s why:

• Your portable hide: The Endeavour’s compact size allows you to be discreet, minimising disturbance to the wildlife you’re observing. Pull up near a watering hole, set up your binoculars, and enjoy prime wildlife viewing from the comfort of your campervan.

• Weatherproof: Early mornings and late evenings are often prime wildlife viewing times. The Endeavour’s insulation keeps you warm during chilly waits, ensuring you stay comfortable while focused on the wonders of nature.

• Creature comforts: While patience is key in wildlife observation, comfort is essential. The Endeavour’s Truma Diesel Combi D4E heating and hot water system provides additional warmth during long observation sessions, and spacious sleeping areas ensure a restful night’s sleep on a campsite after a day of exploration.

This leisurely holiday combines scenic drives with enjoying renowned wine regions.

You’ll be a couple who likes to travel through beautiful landscapes, stopping at wineries for tastings and vineyard tours. Relax at campsites with stunning views, enjoy local cuisine, and unwind amidst peaceful surroundings.

The Endeavour’s features are ideal for this holiday:

• Plush seating: The Endeavour’s comfortable driver and passenger seats ensure a relaxed journey, even on long scenic drives.

• Smart Storage: Smart storage solutions throughout the van keep your belongings organised, creating a clutter-free and serene environment.

• Insulation: The Endeavour’s insulation keeps you cool during hot days and warm during chilly evenings, ensuring year-round comfort.

This campervan trip allows grandparents to create lasting memories with their adult children and grandchildren.

You’ll be a family who likes to choose campsites with amenities that cater to multiple generations, like swimming pools, playgrounds, or organised activities. Spend quality time together, explore new places, and strengthen family bonds.

The 4-berth Bailey Endeavour B64 provides ample space for four adults or two adults and two children to comfortably sleep under one roof, creating lasting memories on an unforgettable campervan adventure.

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By prioritising the below features, you can transform your campervan into a haven for adventure, perfectly tailored for your couple’s getaways.

Sleeping arrangements

A comfortable bed is paramount, and the Endeavour  ensures a restful night’s sleep, ready for the next day’s adventures

The B62 features a clever bed system that enables you to transform the rear lounge into a double or two twin beds at the rear. This is ideal for couples or for when one of you would like to go away with a friend for the weekend.

With its pop-top option, the B64 features the option of either two double beds (a fold-out and drop-down bed) or a large double bed and twin single bed layouts. This makes it easy to go away with your children or another couple.

Kitchen with all the functionality of home

While space is limited, a well-designed kitchen is essential. Ample counter space allows for comfortable meal prep, and smart storage ensures everything has its designated spot.

Look for features like a hob, sink, and an oven & grill combination  to cater to your culinary preferences.

Storage solutions

Campervan life means maximising space. The B64 offers large storage space with overhead lockers, space under the dinette and bed, and compartments specifically designed to keep your belongings organised and accessible.

Awning options

An awning provides a welcome shade extension or a sheltered outdoor living space, perfect for enjoying meals or relaxing under the stars. Both Endeavour models come with a wind-out awning.

Solar power

For off-the-grid adventures, the Endeavour’s solar panels can help you power essential appliances, increasing your self-sufficiency.

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What is the best size campervan for two people?

For two people, you will require a minimum of two berths (either two singles or one double bed) and driver and passenger seats with seatbelts in the cab.

Beyond that, the best size of campervan is whatever meets your needs. You may want to own something a little bigger with extra berths so you can have friends and family join you, or you may want to keep to the most compact campervan available.

When looking, make sure all your absolute necessities are met. For some people, this might be a bathroom, a cooker, a fridge, or a separate sleeping area. It will be different for everyone, so it’s a good idea to think about your requirements and write a list before you begin your search.

What is the best size campervan for a couple and friends?

For a couple and friends, you have a couple of options.

One option is to have a two-berth / two travel-seat campervan like the Endeavour B62, where friends can stay in a tent and use their own transport but have access to all the facilities in the campervan.

Or you can move up to a four-berth campervan like the Endeavour B64 and have an additional two travel seats and two berths inside the campervan.

Again, it all depends on how the campervan fits your life as a couple and what is right for you. When making your choices, think about how often you’ll have people stay and how you might use the extra space when you go away as a couple.

What size campervan can I drive?

It all depends on when you passed your test and the weight of the campervan.

In general, if you passed your driving test before 1 January 1997, you can drive a campervan between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes on the C1 part of your licence, which you will have automatically received when you pass your test. When you reach 70 and start having to renew your driving licence every three years, you may need to pass a medical to retain the C1 part of your licence. You can speak to your GP to arrange this.

If you passed after 1 January 1997, you can drive a campervan up to 3.5 tonnes, but you would not have been issued the C1 part of the licence automatically. You’ll need to take another test to gain C1 and be able to drive up to 7.5 tonnes.

This is a rough guide and you should check your driving licence for your own entitlements to be sure of the size and weight you are able to drive.

You can do this on the gov.uk website here.

Explore the full range of Bailey campervans here.

Discover the B62 model, which is ideal for couples seeking comfort and adventure here.

Learn more about the B64 model, perfect for couples who want that little bit more space on their trips here.