The All-New Bailey Endurance E62
A tougher take on a layout I already know well
At first glance, the Bailey Endurance E62 campervan feels familiar, and that’s no bad thing. Its core layout closely mirrors the Endeavour B62, a campervan I borrowed for a month and reviewed here on Roam-Home.
That experience provided a useful benchmark, as I already know how this style of Bailey campervan works when you’re actually living in it, cooking in it, sleeping in it, parking it on narrow lanes, dealing with wet coats, muddy boots and the daily rhythm of touring. It’s also worth noting that I spent some time in the E62’s sibling, the Endurance E65. Although it had a different layout, it prepared me perfectly for the E62’s launch.
The Endurance doesn’t reinvent that formula. Instead, it nudges it in a different direction. Where the Endeavour feels like a clever, everyday campervan, the Endurance takes the same footprint and adds a tougher skin, a stronger off-grid focus, and a clear sense that it’s aimed at people who venture beyond serviced pitches.
It’s still a compact two-berth at heart, but one that wants to stay out for longer.
The Bailey Endeavour base vehicle
The new Bailey Endurance campervans are built on the Ford Transit platform, using the 2.0-litre 165bhp engine that’s become something of a sweet spot in this class. It has a manual gearbox as standard, with an automatic option for those who prefer it.
If you’ve driven a modern Transit-based camper, nothing here will surprise you. That’s reassuring, as it’s stable, predictable and easy to place on the road. At just under six metres long and on a 3,500kg chassis, it remains friendly on UK roads, supermarket car parks and continental village streets. The weight means it can be driven on a standard car licence.
The cab is well-equipped and features air conditioning, cruise control, a large central touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the usual modern safety systems. It’s very car-like to drive, and the off-road styling suits the Endurance’s ethos. You get the sense this van expects to be used, not cosseted.
Layout & living space
Anyone who’s spent time in the Endeavour B62 will feel instantly at home. The Endurance follows the same basic plan:
- Central kitchen on one side, washroom opposite
- Rear lounge that converts into a transverse double bed, or it can be used as two single beds
Living with the Endeavour B62 taught me a few things about this configuration. It’s excellent for day-to-day touring, with quick stops, lunch by the roadside, and evenings on a CL. Whether you’re pitching on site or grabbing lunch on the go, the rear doors let you enjoy the view.
What it does offer is a more purposeful feel. The materials, trim and overall tone are geared toward durability. This feels less like a “weekend away” van and more like something designed to be lived in for longer stretches.
The rear lounge converts into a double bed in the same way as the Endeavour. It’s a familiar routine: cushions rearranged, base pulled out, bedding laid on top. Granted, it’s not as convenient as a fixed bed, but it’s part of compact campervan living. In return, you get a spacious seating area during the day. During a trip to the Dolomites in the Endeavour B62, I used one side of the rear bed as a single, which had plenty of room for my Duvalay and me.
Campervan kitchen
The kitchen is amidships and sensibly specified:
- Two-burner hob
- Stainless steel sink
- 90-litre compressor fridge with freezer compartment
- Decent campervan worktop area, with extension
In daily use, this sort of kitchen is perfectly capable. During my month with the Endeavour, I cooked complete meals, made coffee every morning, and never felt shortchanged. The Endurance follows that same pattern.
You won’t be preparing three-course dinners for six people, but for two adults touring properly, it does the job. Storage is logical, and everything is within easy reach without blocking walkways.
Washroom
The washroom is compact and practical – a wet room with a Thetford cassette toilet, basin and shower. Again, it’s very similar to the Endeavour. The sliding tambour door creates additional room in the kitchen or washroom by running on space-saving tracks. Need more room in the middle of the E62? Slide the door towards the washroom. When showering, slide the door towards the kitchen.
It’s fine for everyday use and far better than relying on campsite facilities in bad weather. You’re aware you’re in a small space, but it’s functional and always there when you need it. For extended off-grid touring, that self-contained bathroom becomes far more important than people often realise.
Off-grid & all-season capability
The Endurance is fitted with:
- Truma Diesel Combi D4E heating and hot water
- Grade 3 insulation
- Twin 80ah AGM leisure batteries
- Roof-mounted solar panel
- External shower and BBQ point
On paper, this turns a familiar layout into something more self-sufficient. In practice, it signals a different type of owner.
The Endurance is clearly aimed at people who stop at aires, park up in quiet corners, or tour out of season. It won’t make you independent forever, but it reduces reliance on hook-ups and facilities in a meaningful way.
For anyone who has ever rationed power on a winter trip or wondered whether to limit appliance use to conserve battery life, these changes matter.
Storage & practical use
Storage is sensibly spread throughout the van, with under-seat lockers, overhead cupboards, and space beneath the rear lounge for bulkier items. It’s not cavernous, but it’s usable.
Living in a camper teaches you to be selective. You carry what you need, not everything you own.
Who is the E62 for?
- The Endurance E62 isn’t trying to be everything.
- Being a two-berth, it won’t suit large families
What it does suit is a particular type of tourer:
- Couples who liked the Endeavour B62 concept
- People who travel beyond peak season
- Those who value self-sufficiency
- Anyone who sees a campervan as a tool for exploring, not just a mobile lounge
For a 3500kg campervan that’s compact enough to be used as a second vehicle, it’s surprisingly roomy.
Bailey Endurance E62: Verdict
The Bailey Endurance E62 doesn’t rewrite the campervan rulebook. Instead, it takes a layout that already works and gives it a tougher, more self-reliant edge.
Having lived with the Endeavour B62, I know its layout works well. The Endurance doesn’t remove any of the positives; it reframes them. It acknowledges that compact touring may involve occasional trade-offs, then equips you to stay out longer and venture a little further.
For couples who enjoyed the Endeavour concept and wished it felt more capable off-grid, the Endurance E62 feels like a logical and thoughtful evolution.
It’s not about going everywhere.
It’s about staying out longer when you do.
Bailey Endurance E62: Key specs and equipment
| Category | Specification |
| Base Vehicle | Ford Transit (Grey Matter “Trail” trim) with skid plate, off-road bumpers & all-weather tyres |
| Engine | 2.0 L diesel, 165 bhp |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual (standard); 8-speed automatic (option) |
| Overall Length | 5.98 m / 19′7″ |
| Width (mirrors extended) | 2.49 m |
| Height | 2.80 m |
| MTPLM (Max Permissible Laden Mass) | 3,500 kg (can be driven on standard UK Car ‘B’ licence) |
| Payload (approx) | 687 kg |
| Berths | 2 |
| Travel Seats | 2 |
| On the road price | £69,999 (including first registration/number plates) |
Optional extras & packs for the Bailey Endurance range
Option prices can be found at this Bailey of Bristol web page
| Option | Purpose / Real-World Benefit |
| Automatic transmission | Reduces fatigue on long tours and makes town driving, traffic and steep routes easier. |
| 16″ Swamper alloy wheels | Adds a tougher look and may suit owners planning gravel tracks or rougher access roads. |
| Fitted towbar | Enables bike racks or light towing duties. Useful for e-bikes or extra storage solutions. |
| Wind-out awning | Extends usable living space outside the van, particularly useful in mixed or sunny weather. |
| Panoramic over-cab sunroof | Brings more daylight into the front and reduces the closed-in feel on dull days. |
| Adventure Pack (roof rack, ladder, extra lighting, additional solar) | Enhances off-grid practicality and carrying capacity for outdoor kit. |
| TentBox roof tent | Adds extra sleeping capacity, effectively turning the E62 into a flexible multi-berth option. |
* As with any leisure vehicle, optional extras add both cost and weight, so please check the payload when ordering bulky extras.
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