Bailey of Bristol has launched the Endurance E62 for the 2026 season — a 6-metre, Ford Transit-based campervan designed for year-round touring rather than Instagram weekends.
This matters, because much of the UK campervan market has drifted toward aesthetic adventure: vans that look rugged but quietly fall apart when temperatures drop or you try to stay off-grid for more than 48 hours. The E62 is Bailey’s attempt to reset that expectation.
Let’s break it down.
What the Endurance E62 Actually Is
The E62 is a compact, two-berth campervan built on the Ford Transit “Grey Matter” chassis, capped at 3,500kg MTPLM — meaning it’s driveable on a standard UK car licence. No C1. No drama.
Key points that matter in the real world:
- 6-metre length — genuinely usable as a daily driver, not just a holiday vehicle
- Ford 2.0-litre 165bhp engine (manual as standard, auto optional) — mainstream powertrain, easy servicing
- Grade III insulation — explicitly designed for winter touring
- Truma Diesel Combi heating — heat without worrying about gas availability
- Twin AGM leisure batteries + 130W solar panel as standard — off-grid from day one
- Modern cab tech — 12″ touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, reversing camera
This is not a conversion that expects buyers to “upgrade later”. Bailey has clearly spec’d the E62 for people who actually use campervans — in Scotland in February as much as southern France in July.
That distinction is important.
A Brief Word on the E65
Yes, there is also the Endurance E65 — a variant with an alternative layout.
But the E62 is the core product. The E65 broadens the range, but the commercial and consumer signal is coming from the E62’s size, licence-friendly weight, and all-season positioning. That’s the model most buyers will cross-shop against VW-based and Stellantis-based rivals — and that’s where Bailey is aiming to win.
Why Consumers Should Pay Attention
If you want a campervan you can use all year, a vehicle you can drive on a standard licence, a factory-backed build rather than a boutique conversion, and off-grid capability without a post-purchase shopping list — the Endurance E62 deserves serious consideration.
At roughly £66k+, it’s not cheap. But it is honest. And in today’s campervan market, honesty is becoming a differentiator.
Why the E62 Is the Strategic Play
Bailey isn’t chasing the surf-van crowd here. The E62 is aimed at buyers downsizing from coachbuilt motorhomes, caravan owners moving into vans without sacrificing comfort, and remote workers and long-stay tourers who need reliability, insulation, and power.
Crucially, Bailey is a Ford Pro Converter, which gives the E62 a different credibility level to many independent conversions. That translates into better factory integration, stronger warranty confidence, and better long-term resale positioning.
In a market where trust is starting to matter more than looks, that’s not a small advantage.
What This Means for the UK Campervan Market
The Endurance E62 quietly raises the baseline. It normalises things that were previously “optional extras”:
- Solar as standard
- Proper winterisation
- Diesel heating
- Off-grid readiness
That puts pressure on competitors still selling vans that look adventurous but require thousands in upgrades to function properly off-site or out of season.
Expect buyers to start asking harder questions in showrooms — and expect some uncomfortable comparisons.
The Bottom Line
This isn’t Bailey chasing trends. It’s Bailey saying: this is what a modern, UK-relevant touring campervan should look like.
The E62 is the point. Everything else is just range padding.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Bailey Endurance E62 |
| Vehicle Type | Compact panel van campervan |
| Base Vehicle | Ford Transit "Grey Matter" |
| Converter Status | Ford Pro Converter (factory-approved) |
| Overall Length | Approx. 6.0 metres |
| MTPLM | 3,500 kg |
| Driving Licence | Standard UK Category B |
| Berths | 2 (option to increase with roof tent) |
| Engine & Performance | |
| Engine | Ford 2.0-litre EcoBlue |
| Power Output | 165 bhp |
| Transmission | Manual as standard, automatic optional |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Heating & Insulation | |
| Heating System | Truma Diesel Combi |
| Insulation Rating | Grade III (all-season touring) |
| Electrical & Power | |
| Electrical System | 12V / 230V |
| Leisure Batteries | Twin AGM batteries (standard) |
| Solar Panel | 130W roof-mounted solar panel (standard) |
| Off-Grid Capability | Designed for extended off-grid use as standard |
| Technology & Safety | |
| Cab Infotainment | 12″ touchscreen display |
| Smartphone Integration | Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Reversing Camera | Standard |
| Comfort & Interior | |
| Comfort Features | Cab air conditioning and cruise control |
| Interior Design | Hard-wearing, touring-focused materials |
| Storage | Optimised for long-stay and outdoor gear |
| Configuration & Use | |
| Roof Load Options | Compatible with optional roof rack |
| Roof Tent Option | Optional Tentbox roof tent (adds sleeping capacity) |
| Touring Focus | Year-round, all-weather use |
| Target Buyer | Touring couples, downsizers, long-stay travellers |
| UK Market Positioning | All-season, licence-friendly, factory-backed campervan |
| Specification | Bailey Endurance E62 | VW Transporter Camper | Stellantis Camper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Vehicle & Dimensions | |||
| Base Vehicle | Ford Transit | VW Transporter T6.1 | Fiat Ducato / Peugeot Boxer / Citroën Relay |
| Length | ~6.0 m | ~4.9–5.3 m | ~5.4–6.4 m |
| MTPLM | 3,500 kg | 3,000–3,200 kg | 3,500 kg |
| Standard UK Licence | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Engine Power (typical) | 165 bhp | 110–150 bhp (199 available) | 120–180 bhp |
| Transmission | Manual std / Auto opt | Manual / DSG opt | Manual / 9-speed Auto opt |
| Habitation & Climate | |||
| All-Season Insulation | Grade III (standard) | Usually not rated | Often optional |
| Heating | Diesel (standard) | Gas/diesel (often optional) | Gas/diesel (often optional) |
| Winter Touring Credibility | High | Low–Medium | Medium |
| Electrical & Off-Grid | |||
| Solar Panel | 130W standard | Optional extra | Optional extra |
| Leisure Batteries | Twin AGM standard | Single battery typical | Single battery typical |
| Off-Grid Readiness | Out of the box | Requires upgrades | Requires upgrades |
| Cab Features | |||
| Cab Air Con & Cruise | Standard | Standard on Highline / optional on base | Trim dependent / often optional |
| Infotainment | 12″ touchscreen | 6.5″–8″ typical | 7″–10″ typical |
| Smartphone Integration | Standard | Often optional | Standard on current models |
| Reversing Camera | Standard | Optional | Trim dependent |
| Commercial Factors | |||
| Build Status | Ford Pro Converter | Independent converters | Factory / semi-factory converters |
| Typical Starting Price | £66k+ | £50k–£65k | £55k–£70k |
| "Upgrade Spend" Needed | Minimal | £3k–£8k typical | £2k–£6k typical |