Description
The Bailey Alora is a narrow-body coachbuilt motorhome built on the Ford Transit chassis, designed to combine the driving characteristics of a campervan with the interior space of a traditional coachbuilt motorhome. The Alora range includes three layouts, all measuring approximately 6.99 m in length and under 2.12 m in body width. Direct competitors include Swift Escape 694, Benimar Tessoro 495, Chausson 640, Roller Team Zefiro 685, Carado T447 and Bürstner Lyseo TD 690 G amongst others.
Built on the Ford Transit skeletal chassis with a 2.0-litre 130 bhp diesel engine, the Alora range is designed to be driven on a standard Category B licence.
This video examines the layout, interior design, garage storage, construction system and full technical specification of the Bailey Alora, while also comparing it with other motorhomes of similar size and price from brands including Swift, Benimar, Chausson, Roller Team, Carado and Bürstner.
Vehicle Specifications
2.0 L Ford EcoBlue turbo diesel, 130 hp, 6-speed manual, optional automatic gearbox
Length
6.99 m
Width (2.12 m
Height 2.85 m
GVW :
3,500 kg
MIRO
Approx. 2,950 kg
Payload
Approx. 535-550 kg depending on model
Travel seats
4
Berths
3–4 depending on layout
Fresh water tank
115 L
Waste water tank
100 L
Heating
Truma Diesel Combi D4E heating system
Solar panel
Approx. 100 W solar panel standard
Leisure battery
105 Ah AGM
Layout Overview
The Alora range uses a front flexi-lounge design with Aguti travel seats, which allows the front seating area to convert between travel seating and lounge seating depending on use.
The range currently includes three layouts:
Alora 69-4S
Front lounge + rear transverse double bed above a garage.
Alora 69-4I
Front lounge + rear island double bed.
Alora 69-4T
Front lounge + twin rear single beds.
The rear bed platform in the 69-4S and 69-4I creates a large storage garage, accessible from external doors on both sides of the vehicle.
Construction
The Bailey Alora uses Bailey’s Alu-Tech construction system, a bonded aluminium frame design intended to improve rigidity and insulation while reducing timber use within the body structure.
Thermal insulation is rated to Grade III touring classification, allowing use in colder climates.
Direct Competitors (Same Size and Price Segment)
The Bailey Alora competes in the narrow or mid-width 7-metre coachbuilt motorhome category, typically priced around the mid-£70,000 range.
Swift Escape 694
The Swift Escape 694 is a similar 7.3 m coachbuilt motorhome with rear island bed.
Differences compared with the Alora:
Wider body construction
Built on Fiat Ducato rather than Ford Transit
Typically slightly heavier.
The Alora’s narrower width may provide easier driving on smaller roads although the Swift has better construction.
Benimar Tessoro 495
The Tessoro 495 is another Ford Transit-based motorhome in the same size bracket.
Key differences:
Often includes a drop-down bed over the lounge
Wider body design
Different rear bedroom layouts depending on model.
Chausson 640
The Chausson 640 focuses on a central island bed and drop-down bed combination.
Compared with the Alora:
Often slightly longer
Drop-down bed standard in many models
Wider coachbuilt body.
Roller Team Zefiro 685
The Zefiro 685 is a rear twin-bed motorhome with garage storage.
Key differences:
Fiat Ducato chassis
Wider body construction
Larger rear bedroom area.
Carado T447
The Carado T447 is a German-built twin-bed motorhome around the same length.
Compared with the Alora:
More traditional European interior layout
Slightly simpler interior fittings
Fiat Ducato platform.
Bürstner Lyseo TD 690 G
The Lyseo TD 690 G is another twin-bed coachbuilt motorhome with rear garage.
Key differences:
Slightly higher price bracket
More emphasis on insulation and interior finish
Wider body shell.
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