LAYOUT. Like its predecessor, the 740 is a four-berth with two travelling seats. On paper it''s an odd combination, but this is a very popular layout for couples. The potential for four berths allows for occasional sleepovers on site, but two travel seats means you don''t have to take anyone with you. INTERIOR. While the 740''s layout hasn''t changed significantly, its presentation has. The upmarket caravan feel of the previous range has been replaced with a new range of fabrics and wood finishes that boast a modern European look. Kitchen cabinets contrast with the rest of the woodwork in a creamy, hessian-style finish and there''s a choice of materials for the soft furnishings. A vast double-glazed opening skylight over the cab is another significant addition across the Approach Autograph range. The 740 has two further Heki roof lights, one over the lounge and kitchen and another over the rear fixed bed. The interior of the 740 has become a space flooded with natural light. CHASSIS. The brand new AL-KO ultra-low profile chassis (43mm lower than the previous Approach range and the lowest you are likely to find on any coachbuilt motorhome), gives the new Baileys more than just a lower entry step. A reduced floor level means the ceiling height goes up to 2.11m on some models (the 740 is 2.09m over the kitchen area) without breaking through the external 2.8m height barrier. But the chassis saves its trump card for that often-overlooked part of a motorhome – driving. ON THE ROAD. The 130bhp 2.2-litre Peugeot Boxer Euro V engine is no stranger to motorhome lugging and its maximum torque of 320Nm coming in at just 2000rpm is good for getting you off the line without drama, and for tackling hills of all sizes. This engine, and particularly the fine six-speed gearbox, are very well matched to the Bailey.
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