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2018 bailey caravan faults forum Also the doors have a double click lock system and us caravaners are at fault for not shutting the Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more don’t think I will be buying a Bailey caravan again: Advertisement: Colin21. By klarky March 18, 2013 in (Make and model): Swift Elegance 530, 2018; Share; Posted March 18, 2013. I solved the problem myself as I had no faith in the dealer. Mar 15, 2015 10 2 10,515 Visit site. Hi, we are completely new to caravanning and have just purchased our first caravan, a Bailey Pageant. . Changed it about two and a half years ago for a Pegasus Milan, only because the 6 berth was no longer practical for our needs. Link to comment Share Page 2 - Passionate about caravans & motorhome? Join our community to share that passion with a global audience! Search. What i want is a caravan that has no water ingress problems. Currently on site and mains was working went out for couple of hours came back and no mains power, 12v working ok. Such vans can have their MTPLM's uprated to the axle limit and should be quite capable of handling such a weight. If the caravan is not as described by the dealer or faults become apparent that must have been present at the point of sale, then the purchaser has the power of SoGA on Bailey sub-forum where you can exchange views on any Bailey motorhomes such as the Approach and Autograph. Biggest things are that you have to remove the sim and put that into a phone to top it up stupid but that's the fault of the phone company not the tracker. I am afraid that it may get damaged even more as a result. The 13 pin electric socket swivels down, and is a bitch to connect. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more Reception - All Forums Caravans and Caravanning Print: Topic: bailey hub casting faults Page: 1 2 : treborminty. Bailey have stated on another forum that they intend to review the need for this year three "check" depending on the findings of vans with three years usage. The largest UK manufacturers (Swift) sent out 25% of their vans with faults. I assumed it would be nearside but the one i like it is on the offside which i found a little strange. But then it is marginally more affordable than some of the other caravans that do offer these. Practical Caravan magazine recently published a survey on owners' satisfaction with new caravans and as you can imagine - it made for pretty dismal reading, particularly when looking at British built 'vans. Post by Hilux4x4x3 » Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more Home It is a 1998 Bailey Ranger 420/2 been perfect for years has me stumped and as I live in Munich bit of a problem to get to a Bailey dealer. My opinion is that Bailey caravans have issues but I have found it easier to get response from Bailey and their This Forum; This Topic; Status Updates; Topics; Products; Blog Entries; Images; Home ; Tourers and Motorhomes ; Bailey Caravans ; Alko Axle / Bailey Caravan Problems Alko Axle / Bailey Caravan Problems. From memory, the failures have involved collapsed suspension (the suspension has allowed the suspension arm to I just wondered what the forum members thought about Bailey caravans. Problems with axles; Lower rear panel parting company from main body; Alternatives to a Bailey Unicorn Seville Series 4. I have owned 2 bailey caravans and have had no major problems. It appears the "hub " the offside wheel is connected too did not return to a 45 degree angle when the load was taken off it . Elsewhere, take a look at the Coachman Pastiche 460/2 from 2018. I bought my only ever new caravan in 2015, a Bailey Unicorn Valencia and had loads of initial problems. We have informed Thetford of our findings and they will be making modifications to future cookers manufactured. Have any other Bailey Motorhome Owners experienced problems with damp in their vans. 07/6/2022 at 2:17pm but it's still perfectly usable and doesn't seem to suffer the kind of problems that your Bailey had. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more Topic: New bailey pursuit problems katowny. The motor trade is the same. Home. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more Bailey Caravans ; Bailey quality and customer service Bailey quality and customer service Bailey accepted the fault but told the dealer to find a solution and let them know the outcome - which they duly did. 2. Cannot find a 50 cms blind trim for bailey magenta window, in fact cannot find a trim at all?!! Bailey spare parts. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more Site Reviews 2018: 0 : Site Nights 2024: 0: Site Nights 2023: 0: Talk about Bailey Caravans Followers 12. It kept tripping the breaker Caravaners Forum - Since 2000. Robbo1065. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more Thinking about this more, the fault is with the car manufacturers rather than the caravan manufacturers. Travel Bailey Caravans ; 2018 Unicorn 4 Cartagena 2018 Unicorn 4 Cartagena. ↳ TECHNICAL Forum - Caravans, Motorhomes, Vehicles and Towing. Re: Bailey Caravans - Owners Discussion Group. I note your comments about damp getting into wooden frames and thereby possibly causing some rotting to take place - well with the Alutech system that can't happen. I have now taken the caravan back to the main Dealer for repair . Sold the van and never replaced it, but I would never ever recommend Bailey as I would consider it too much to risk, and like most of the other major 'assemblers of caravans' in the uk, have little interest in the customer once the product is sold. I was supposed to go out in it tomorrow, but obviously can't. Thread starter fordcortina; Start date Mar 15, 2015; Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar. Personally I think Just joined the site and wondering if anyone has had problems with electrics on their Bailey, we have a senator 2008 and is a great van but out on our last trip the trip switch in the fuse box was tripping as soon as the heater was turned on, after retuning home we plugged in the mains lead to the house and can’t seem to get power to certain areas. ↳ RV Electrics Discussion; ↳ The This Forum; This Topic; Status Updates; Topics; Products; Blog Entries Our Willow Retreat Our Willow Retreat. Interests: Enjoying life to the max! Make & Model of Towcar / Toad: Mazda 6 Tourer (posh name for an estate car!) Caravan / Motorhome / Static (Make and model): Bailey Phoenix Platinum 2019 have you managed to get it working on the electric ? Their should be a 230 fused 5amp switch normally below the seats marked water heater . we have a 2015 unicorn 111 Cadiz, bought from new and on our 3rd centre front window. The second is the extent of the faults with the caravan. More sharing options I have a PDF file that is the official 12 v electrical Workshop manual for Bailey Caravans. Whatever you buy I hope you have many years of happy caravanning. L. 13/6/2012 at 6:37pm I last had caravans a bit over 30 years ago and the build quality of this tin top is vastly superior IMHO. Bailey not interested in helping us or offering any compensation due to poor build quality. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more Welcome Guest Reception - All Forums Caravans and Caravanning Print: Topic: Bailey Valencia 2013 s2 Fraggle29. Serviced regularly and checked for damp at each service with no issues. People regularly come onto this forum telling a similar story with their new caravans from all the main manufacturers. 08/11/2012 at 4:16pm 2020 Volvo XC60 B5 R Design Geartronic / 2018 Swift Elegance 580 Best Wishes Iain: idmainian. others including ones at the show GMEX. Compared to my xtrail now at two years old, totally reliable, with next to nothing to complain about. By gb93616 March 7, 2018 in I have had a 2015 U3 since new which has had very few problems. My Bailey Unicorn Vigo is 4yrs old and been regulary serviced on/or around the day it should be, my last service they told me that my axle is or is slowly collapsing and it will be £1200 to fix it. The edges of the plywood floor are protected from moisture by a Bailey damp - aaaarggh!!Caravans and Caravanning. Feb 15, 2018 #1 We've been touring in this centre-washroom Bailey to see We have read review after review about the lack of positive catches on Bailey and Coachman caravans. Both units required replacing. Pegasus Gt65 Verona 70% damp found behind wheel arch near side on 4th annual service by Mobile AW, I phoned my dealer who asked me to bring the van in for them check damp, they then arranged for the work to be carried out 2 weeks later and said full wall to floor reseal would be carried out, the van went in on the Monday and I phoned on the Friday to Had many problems with our van but Bailey have been effective at sorting them out. I purchased a 2018 Bailey Unicorn Cadiz in 2023 which had only been used six times abs was in immaculate condition. Forums. First tim The faults as described are often quite simple & if one took a different scenario of say a 15yr old caravan bought off ebay those same faults would be relatively easy diy but of course on a new caravan these faults should be rectified by one visit to the dealer workshop but often are not & relations between customer & dealer break down. total cost £25 ish. By Ken0099 September 16, 2018 in Bailey Caravans. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more the last one was bought 12 months ago although not an alu-tec and have had no real problems with any of them , my local bailey agent is very good at From an aesthetic viewpoint, the minimalist, glossy white styling of our Bailey Coastal Bondi review caravan, matched up well to our similarly-stylish, seven-seat Mazda CX-9 tow vehicle. Interests: Enjoying life to the max! Make & Model of Towcar / Toad: Mazda 6 Tourer (posh name for an estate car!) Caravan / Motorhome / Static (Make and model): Bailey Phoenix Platinum 2019. This is a belated welcome to the practical caravan forum ( Been back into the hospital again) F. I want to get the wheel of the van off so I can stow it somewhere sensible having heard all the problems that people have with Bailey Caravans ; Unicorn S4 - Forum Member Axle Tests Unicorn S4 - Forum Member Axle Tests I then read through the original post on this subject entitled "Alko Axle/Bailey Caravan Problem " and found, on page 14, a post made by "Oldboy" dated 30/03/2018. 2018 Bailey Coastal Bondi. In a straw poll carried out last year on our Facebook page, the Unicorn Vigo was named best layout, possibly because it features the transverse rear island bed and rear washroom layout that other manufacturers have also had Site Reviews 2018: 0 : Site Nights 2024: 0: Site Nights 2023: 0: Site Nights 2022: 0: not because of the Ranger problems but the requirement for a larger van with a fixed bed and we are happy with the Bailey brand - everybody has problems it is how problems are dealt with that counts (Good old Customer Service) All Forums - Caravans and Repairing Blinds ~ Bailey. Thread starter LizziePope; Start date Oct 6, 2017; Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar. The craft knife fix seemed just wrong to me, so I did this: 2018 Passat B8 Estate 150GT TDi150 towing a 2018 Bailey Unicorn S4 Seville. It's the single axle, fixed bed model with end bathroom. Bailey Motorhomes. All Forums - Caravans and Caravanning Bailey Caravan cracking panels problems. Any niggles i have had have been rectified under warranty. Share 2018 by Silverback. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more It is sited permanently and, because we've had alarm problems in the past, it is not 'armed' at the fob. Here's the list of problems we had with our 2015 Vigo. By Dryjoint July 8, 2019 in Bailey Caravans. 27/9/2014 at 6:39pm Location: None Entered Quick Links - All Forums - Caravans and Caravanning - Top of Page: Printable We had a 2016 Bailey Modena in 2019, we had an issue with the roof strap leaking and also damp on the rear off side floor and near front side floor corners and also in the middle at the front (above the tow hitch), it was all repaired with the help of an MB&G warranty that was supplied by the dealer but for a 4 year old caravan, it didn't fill me with confidence so we got Hi all, i have been having problems with the window blinds fitted to my Bailey Unicorn Valencia, when opening the blinds two or three pleats tend to pop out so i have to continually faff about poking the pleats back in whilst shunting the blind up and down until eventually it folds away properly, The onus is on the OP, not the opinions of the CT forum judge and jury, to prove that the alleged fault should not have occured in a one year old caravan when making a claim against the dealer. Reply to this topic; Start new topic; We had problems last year in France also but put that down to the lower amp supply. Reason I bought another Bailey. Reply to this topic; Start new topic; Posted May 21, 2018. New posts Latest activity. 0L 150 Bhp AWD Manual Caravan / Motorhome / Static (Make and model): 2022 Coachman Acadia GTS 565 Alko Axle / Bailey Caravan Problems. . Sorry to learn of your issues with bailey and your The 2018 S4 Seville is an outlier, where Bailey significantly altered the Seville layout from that which had run through all the previous Unicorn series. Advertisement: murano. Site Reviews 2018: 0 : Site Nights 2024: 0: Site Nights 2023: 0: Site Nights 2022: 0: Site Nights 2021: 0: The dealer informed me that Bailey are having mega problems with these doors as they are fitted so that the drain holes are to the side. 17 replies; 416 I have a 2018 Pamplona which I was towing with a Santa Fe, with no issues ( until the clutch went!) I now tow with an automatic Kia sorrento. Therefore all we are really saying is I usually deal with Chichester Caravans, Uckfield, and since they sell mainly Bailey Caravans at that branch they are well used to dealing with all the faults & foibles that these caravans present. Joined: Wed May 23, 2018 11:39 pm Tow Vehicle: VW Amarok V6 Caravan/Motorhome Type: Bailey Rangefinder Astro First Name: Frank which I was also very happy with and never had any problems. Search titles only By: Search Advanced search Search titles only New posts Trending Search forums. 2018 - fault free to-date other than the squealing brakes. We suspect, however, that as a three-berth it will probably most likely appeal just to couples who may perhaps occasionally have a friend or grandchild join them on holiday. The handbook says it should be in the kit bag with the caravan. but I also contacted Bailey who have said that they have had a number of Bailey vans with this problem and have identified that the roof strip is not bonding. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more when I had a problem with the Toilet pump seizing before I contacted the local Bailey/swift dealer, I had rang a Lunar dealer within 10 miles of An Avondale leda chitern (the best van we have had) with 20 faults. Especially the alu-tech range. Share Thanks to everybody who contributed, it proves what a great forum this is for sharing ideas and problems and promotes customer power. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more Site Reviews 2018: 0 : Site Nights 2024: 0: Site Nights 2023: 0: This is not confined to just caravans either, my last Bailey motorhome also suffered from the same damp rear corner floor with exactly the same Alutech construction. When we expressed concern that the Bailey warranty We have a 2018 BT50, 36,000 kilometres, auto, towing 3 tonnes with a Gooseneck horse float. Subforums. I've sent off for a brochure for the Pegasus (series 2) Verona. I've a brand new caravan, bought in 2018 (it replaced our previous new caravan that got stolen), but thankfully I don't think its yet damp, but don't know yet as I've only used it once. As the case above we had numerous faults within the first twelve months including damp but we did get it exchanged eventually. And not to be offered £6000 pounds for a caravan that dealers sell for £12000 Bailey have rejected the warranty because i did not tell them within 3 months i was the new owner My service book is up to date to comply with the warranty and i do have an email from them 2 weeks after i bought the van Please Bailey don't take any notice of their factious remarks and keep the window in the 'Pegs'. Thank you Maz 49 The new graphics package makes the 2018-season Unicorn range of Bailey caravans stand out The full-width rear grabhandle and single-piece rear bumpers are new for the 2018 touring season Bailey Caravans ; Bailey Orion 400 - owners experiences of build quality? Bailey Orion 400 - owners experiences of build quality? Are there known faults (Like the Senator front window) that I should look out for? Does the heater system actually work - it will be the first 'van I have had without a Truma? Any views or opinions welcome thank Apparently the rear panel is `nailed` on and if the nails bend or not exactly go in straight then over time the cracks appear. Our first actual serious fault was a cracked front panel within a week of taking delivery. The latest Valencia list i have condensed down to 29 faults from 35, having now saved it to the computer. I know,Swift have problems too as we found out with one we bought new a few years ago. It was 7 years old at that point. The fitter said it was probably a pot hole in the road, and it will have to be put into a service centre and the full axle changed, £1200 ish !!!!!. Is this true? but there have been posts detailing that some have had condensation problems in corners leading to deteriorating floor material, which is wooden and Unfortunately, faults with new caravans seem to be quite a common theme over recent years. bailey hub casting faultsCaravans and Caravanning. The faults as described are often quite simple & if one took a different scenario of say a 15yr old caravan bought off ebay those same faults would be relatively easy diy but of course on a new caravan these faults should be rectified by one visit to the dealer workshop but often are not & relations between customer & dealer break down. More sharing Unless you have been abusing the caravan in some way, (Which I doubt very much) you should not get damp in it FULL STOP. 2013 Grand Caravan Electrical Problems Post Car Wash. 13/8/2019 at 1:35pm Location: None Entered Outfit: None Entered It seemed to suggest this was some sort of a class action being instigated due to Bailey's inability to repair faults on their caravans. we’ve had two Bailey caravans that I’d suggest had minor faults but no problems, caravans where collected from the dealer and repaired at Bailey factory in Bristol and returned in perfect condition. ie wiring fault. Bailey Caravans ; WATER PUMP WATER PUMP. water; whale pump; By Millomite February Bailey Pegasus 646 - excessive noseweightCaravan Towcars and Towing Advice. I had no problems with the repairs due to the fact that my caravan is serviced via an approved dealer . In Site Reviews 2018: 0 : Site Nights 2024: 0: Site Nights 2023: 0: Site Nights 2022: 0: not because of the Ranger problems but the requirement for a larger van with a fixed bed and we are happy with the Bailey brand - everybody has problems it is how problems are dealt with that counts (Good old Customer Service) All Forums - Caravans and Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more Site Reviews 2018: 0 : Site Nights 2024: 0: Site Nights 2023: 0: Site Nights 2022: PDF file that is the official 12 v electrical Workshop manual for Bailey Caravans. When it is off the screen does not slide across the door and I have to push back on. Now The 2018-season Unicorn range of Bailey caravans is now pre-wired for a mover, too. Quote; Link to comment I was referred every time by a disinterested member of customer "service" staff to the fact that because the van had not been serviced on an annual basis it was not under guarantee and was not their problem, despite my starting each conversation by offering this information and letting it be known, I simply wanted to discuss the purchase of a repair kit I The 2018 Bailey Unicorn Madrid is a comfortable caravan that provides more than ample space for a couple on tour. Sadly all spoilt by the additional charge for delivery to pay for for those additions. its a very spoilt caravan,just fitted a new carpet and three new tyres. Prev; 1; 2; Next; Page 1 of 2 But with caravans from this forum and dedicated Facebook groups there are so so many with caravan faults and long drawn out rectification from suppliers caravans are unique product and to On delivery of our brand new 2016 caravan and before we even used the caravan, dark marks on cupboard door and one of the kitchen doors overlooked at PDI and they were very obvious. By ian graham October 8, 2018 in Bailey Caravans. Posted We had a rushed hand over in 2016 and within a month all the faults then became apparent and most Bailey Alu-Tech Caravans - Advice Please!Caravans and Caravanning. ie controller at fault 3. After poor sales of the S4 Seville in its first year Bailey introduced the Merida which utilised the traditional Seville layout. Some people swear by a particular make and others wouldn’t have that make if you paid them Supporter; 15. Thanks so much for being part of the Practical Caravan community! 2018 Bailey Unicorn Madrid review. Bailey Alu-Tech Caravans, Leaking Water. We still stick with Swift and the new van we have is brilliant. 2018 Passat B8 Estate 150GT TDi150 towing a 2018 Bailey Unicorn S4 Seville. Site Reviews 2018: 0 : Site Nights 2024: 0: Site Nights 2023: 0: Site Nights 2022: 0: there are Bailey caravans out there with problems but that is the same for all manufacturers. 10/8/2015 at 11:13am Bailey Alu-Tech Caravans, Leaking Water. then on the control switch you have a flame or a circle sign switch it to circle you will Not get any green light. It is dated 30th September 2008 so is relevant to Senator series 5 & 6, Pageant series 5,6 & 7, Ranger series 5 & 6 and Discovery. Brand Banter. 2016 - fault free other than the battery charger playing up. The kia has a main dealer fitted detachable towbar which is an AL-KO product. Perhaps it was a good un from the start, or the previous owner had any problems rectified, who knows. Bailey Unicorn Vigo 2015 ProblemsCaravans and Caravanning. By Robbo1065 August 18, 2018 in Bailey Caravans. bailey pursuit pump/drain valve problem. alko; axle; bailey; vigo; overload; By Sleekpony May 24, 2017 in Bailey Caravans. The ‘sockets with pockets’ idea is excellent, and looks bound to catch on. no major faults i can Considering Bailey have built caravans for 65 years & with all their experience & all the development cost involved with Alutec to provide a caravan with a moisture ingress warranty of 10 years, who in design would ever consider creating a roof seam which has a potential of creating a major roof leak which in my opinion will be very damaging to Baileys reputation & Talk about the Dodge Caravan here! All Chrysler minivans welcome: Town & Country, Voyager/Grand Voyager, RAM Cargo Van, VW Routan, etc. Problem with Bailey alarmCaravans and Caravanning. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more Site Reviews 2018: 0 : Site Nights 2024: 0: Site Nights 2023: 0: Site Nights 2022: 0: Site Nights 2021: 0: and from what I have read from other forum Forums. A manufacturer's Warranty claim will only succeed if the caravan owner has abided with the T&Cs Yes we had one (Bailey Pageant Bretagne Series 6), bought new in 2006 and we were very pleased with it. Link to comment Share on other sites. It's a cracker now though. Welcome to the Forum, Damp isn’t the end of the world. fordcortina. Thank goodness we didn't buy a new Bailey in February. Life in General. I think every manufacturer has some problems sometimes. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more Google> bailey caravans warranty transfer form> Notification of change of ownership PDF. Sorry to hear about the faults Klarky, but at least there is nothing too drastic & it can all be fixed. Just had it serviced last month, and realised I was out of the 6 weeks window needed to keep the warranty, I have since email Bailey Bailey Caravans ; Water problems Water problems. Going back to caravans. Not familiar with the Bailey alu tec caravans but it doesn't seem to be a dificult job to check the tighhtnees of a bolt/nut with a The only reason that Bailey, or any other caravan assembler, use axle units that handle weights higher than the MTPLM that they allocate is because AlKo only supply axles in 50kg and 100kg units. Their replacement 2000 ABI Dales (ok basically the same caravan) then leaked from the roof/GRP front panel joint, causing the ceiling panels to warp. Every stage of the caravan build is signed off by its installer so that bailey can check who has assembled it . Does anyone have a picture of a wheel winder for removing a spare wheel on a Bailey Cartegena 3. We do enjoy the space ambiance and quality and comfort of our Brindisi. if all done it will take about 20 mins to heat up. Many threads & solutions in the Bailey section of the forum. and excellent srevice from the dealer. The CRA does have a 6 month limit in which if a fault is reported within 6months of purchase, then the CRA assumes the fault was present at the time of purchase and it is up to the seller to prove the fault was not present, but after 6months it is up to the customer to prove the fault was present or at least latent at the time of purchase. By fut1a April 3, 2019 in Heating, Hot Water & Cooling (A/C) Share Caravan / Motorhome / Static (Make and model): Coachman VIP 545; Share; 2018 Passat B8 Estate 150GT TDi150 towing a 2018 Bailey Unicorn S4 Seville. February 2018 edited February 2018 in Caravans #1. However, we have been told that it has started going off recently Alde Heating Problems Alde Heating Problems. Just been serviced! The valve body solenoids can give problems. Edited January 16, 2018 by Absolutely agree with everything said above. Hi, I am new to this forum just need some help. Pressed test switch and nothing happened. Power isn’t leaving the controller. Use the correct materials eg Soudal RV 61 sealant. Bailey Pegasus 646 - excessive noseweightCaravan Towcars and Towing Advice. Bailey showed no interest in either the problem or the resolution. Phoned my dealer who took van right away to inspect,phoned me back and told me they were to repair fault as BAILEY knew of the problem. Recommended Posts 2018 Passat B8 Estate 150GT TDi150 towing a 2018 Bailey Unicorn S4 Seville Supporter; 15. The things I used to put inside the Bailey's shower for traveling like the waste water container & the freshwater container now goes in the front Locker along with in a few odds and sods but not too heavy for the nose weight ( sorry did I mention nose weight) hmy: :blink: Hi all new member here with a problem with my bailey pageant Bordeaux. The NCC (which the UK manufacturers are Bailey Pegasus S4 Verona £18,000. We are thinking of a Bailey Unicorn Valencia but I am alarmed by reports on the web re damp in the front lockers of relatively new Bailey caravans! Can anyone help with Sorry to say, that I'm losing it with Coronavirus. Please contact our service department on 01362 696434 for further information. He posted a copy of an official Bailey Visual Aid created on 20/11/17 showing Interesting to note that Bailey haven't resolved the many problems of too short screws for example causing doors to fall off (also applies to window blind frames on mine) or warped bathroom doors, of electrical failures (lights), and especially with the S4 the incredibly light noseweight because everything heavy (spare wheel, battery, cooker, gas bottle) is behind the Good Evening, Purchased a Unicorn Valencia s2 (2013) in jan 2018, full service history, a damp problem was found in 2013, but Bailey put it right, No other issues. Also the doors have a double click lock system and us caravaners are at fault for not shutting the Yes, I have a 12v master switch next to the pump switch, when I put the switch down and then the pump switch, the pump switch lights up I have found a 25a fuse where the battery cable comes in and that is fine, I am getting 12v feed to the water pump, I have looked at the wiring diagram and it says the is a small trip switch with a 5a and 10a fuse but I just cannot Approved Member; 2. Touch wood!!!!! Bailey has revealed another model in its new-season Unicorn range – check out the Madrid. Any one have either of these caravans and how would you review your caravan? I have no doubt whatsoever that just about every caravan manufacturer has had problems at some stage. Message Forums: Welcome Guest Reception - All Forums Life in General Print: Topic: Bailey Alu-Tech Caravans, Leaking Water New bailey pursuit problemsCaravans and Caravanning. New posts Trending Search forums. 8k Gender: Male Location: West Sussex Interests: Caravanning, historic motorsport, my dogs. Welcome to the forum With both RCDs tripping the fault is definitely in the caravan and not just a faulty RCD in the van. 08/11/2012 at 7:05pm All Forums - Caravans and Caravanning - Top of Page: 2018 Passat B8 Estate 150GT TDi150 towing a 2018 Bailey Unicorn S4 Seville. i The solar panel is too small for the normal background use. Caravans and Caravanning. Site Reviews 2018: 0 : Site Nights 2024: 0: Site Nights 2023: 0: Site Nights 2022: 0: Site Nights 2021: 0: Plus Bailey have had big problems with the front denting which I beleive has been improved for this year baileys always seem to come out with the good ideas but other manufacturers make them better ! All Forums - Caravans and This Forum; This Topic; Status Updates; Topics; Products; Blog Entries Home ; Tourers and Motorhomes ; Bailey Caravans ; Wiring for ATC Wiring for ATC. Ken0099. We went to set her up yesterday (permanently Approved Member; 6. Bailey Mr relaxation Forum Participant Posts: 10 August 2018 edited September 2018 in Caravans #1 Hi, was just wondering if anyone who has had this problem had been touring in hot climates like Our first starter caravan was a Bailey's , wasn't quite 20K but just short of 15 , yes it had a few problems which were rectified as soon as recognised by the dealer with no We went back the first time with 17 faults. I didn't like the last model because of the black front locker door. I've been hearing that the Bailey Alu-Tech caravans have a tendency to let water seep through. In my Forums. Bailey Caravans ; Faults Faults. And our last Bailey Senator Vermont with 15 faults. Swift Conqueror 570 £25,000. It seems to suggest that Bailey are now addressing the axle problem IF REPORTED, however I am not sure of the source! I have received some reports that when weighed empty, some Bailey caravans exceed the permitted laden weight. Most of the services are on the offside – with the toilet cassette neatly concealed in a wet locker – but it’s a shame that the mains hook-up is on the awning side, so could cause a This Forum; This Topic; Status Updates; Topics; Products; Blog Entries; Images; Albums; Pages; Towcar reviews; Caravan reviews; UK campsite reviews Bailey Caravans ; 12 volt battery problem 12 volt battery problem. Power isn’t reaching the controller. This was not helped by the dealers. So follow Lost In the Wilderness method and you should be able to determine what is causing the tripping, If the MCB's are double pole ( which they are in most Caravans and motorhomes in the UK then just turning both off should stop the fault Bailey front caravan window problems. Bailey Caravans ; Hartal door lock Hartal door lock. Bailey Caravans ; Prima Leisure - Bailey's spares on line site 2018 Passat B8 Estate 150GT TDi150 towing a 2018 Bailey Unicorn S4 Seville. So it may pay to check! Bailey senator arizona?Caravans and Caravanning. Bailey Caravans ; Unicorn 3 Alarm System? Unicorn 3 Alarm System? By 2018 Passat B8 Estate 150GT TDi150 towing a 2018 Bailey Unicorn S4 Seville. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more Home Log in or Register: Advertisement. We took our 2018 Unicorn Cabrera out for a short trip this weekend to check that everything is ok for the coming season. introduced, but has only been publisized since the proliferation of internet ,which has given it like many other "problems"a more public forum, which in the past Bailey Caravans ; 2018 Unicorn 4 Axle Failure 2018 Unicorn 4 Axle Failure. I wouldn't have thought that the charger would be at fault, as things should This thread has depressed me somewhat. By Paul194, May 21, 2018 in Bailey Caravans. Changed cables and had each tested. Bailey Ancona GT70 2018 or elddis avante 586 2018. The damage always looks worse than it is. Posted Hi we recently brought a Bailey vigo 2016 van from new only to find out that it had water ingress from the roof strip. Bailey sub-forum where you can exchange views on any Bailey motorhomes such as the Approach and Autograph. Thread starter Home. Having experienced the problem on our Swift caravan, I can offer some advice. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more Site Reviews 2018: 0 : Site Nights 2024: 0: Site Nights 2023: 0: The fly screen for the main door keeps coming off the runner at the bottom. Caravan/Motorhome Type: 2018 Bailey Rangefinder Gemini ( due for delivery sept 2018) First Name: Jeff Partner's Name: Sue Clissold. 3k Gender: Female Location: SE Wales Interests: Outdoor life & the family Make & Model of Towcar / Toad: 2019 Ford Kuga 2. People regularly come onto this forum telling a similar story Are you bonkers about Bailey? Share your tales here. John Edited November 9, Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more seems Bailey Alu-tech caravans aren’t that good after all but it's still perfectly usable and doesn't seem to suffer the kind of problems that your Bailey had. I gave them plenty of time to carry out the PDI and sort out any problems before I took the caravan to France, where I store it. Whilst I agree with Clive about trying the amicable approach first of all, don't lose sight of the fact the van you returned your first van becasue of water ingress problems, you expected the replacement to be fully water proof, There is another Bailey/Al-Co axle failure on the Bailey Caravan F/Book group today, we are all paying for the warranty repairs on the price of new caravans, but still no solution to the problem, just fitting the same type of axle back on under warranty "utter madness" the same attitude as British Leyland had in the 70/80s 1. There is a string at the bottom. 07/6/2022 at 2:17pm Location: but it's still perfectly usable and doesn't seem to suffer the kind of problems that your Bailey had. Hi had my unicorn for nearly a year and when emptying van to go for service found near side under the seat half way down to front where wall meets floor soaking wet. I Lunar Clubman what faults to expectCaravan Repairs, Servicing and Maintenance. Share More sharing options Followers 0. It’s not easy. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more the last one was bought 12 months ago although not an alu-tec and have had no real problems with any of them , my local bailey agent is very good at What i want is a caravan that has no water ingress problems. However if a window is leaking then it's a relatively simple job to fit new window seals, if relevant and damp 'by the shower' needs clarification as to whether it's a body seam leak or the shower plumbing. Bailey have gone back to the matching door colour to Site Reviews 2018: 0 : Site Nights 2024: 0: Site Nights 2023: 0: Site Nights 2022: 0: I think there is a major issue with quality control at Bailey. the second time 18 faults onto which the dealer added another but fixed the lot. The Bailey Caravan Owners Club and The Bailey Senator Owners Club have a wealth of diy videos fixing your type of problems. consumers can get replacement Bailey parts so quickly why are dealers so slow at getting replacements when we have a faults with our vans that are supposedly Hi, we maybe about to change to Bailey, i have seen 2 vans of the same model and year. By Bob From Dunstable January 19, 2022 in Bailey Caravans. In my opinion, the standard of caravans built in the past Repairing Blinds ~ Bailey. We bought a new Swift in 2018 and spent the first two years going back and forward to the dealers with faults. so they now fit a wider roof band Bailey Alu-Tech Caravans - Advice Please!Caravans and Caravanning. Current is leaving the controller then. We went for a Swift. Since its launch near the beginning of the current decade, the Bailey Unicorn has become one of the UK’s most popular ranges of caravan. 2018 Bailey Unicorn Cabrera review. LizziePope. Bailey . & others, experience. alko; axle; bailey; margin and also their reputation however dubious that may seem in the minds of the buyers and contributors to the CT forum. Recommended Posts. A new caravan should be "perfect" but I have yet to buy that caravan as all of ours have had niggling (and totally avoidable) faults from new. Being a practical chap I have "completed the build myself" to the correct level of reliability and quality on many caravans but when paying thousands of pounds for a new caravan this really should not be necessary and bailey hub casting faultsCaravans and Caravanning. The fault is particularly prevalent on the Bailey Unicorn range. Some people purchase a brand-new Bailey, and for a few months, they are perfectly happy with the caravan. 13/6/2012 at 6:37pm Hi on our recent trip our electrics kept tripping the MCB in our Bailey ranger caravan (probably due to overloading). the water remember it only works on mains not 12v. 2018 in Bailey Caravans. It is dated 30th September 2008 so is relevant to Bailey damp - aaaarggh!!Caravans and Caravanning. Later, however, they will start to experience rain dripping down onto them. 1k Gender: Male Location: Weymouth on the sunny south coast. And not to be offered £6000 pounds for a caravan that dealers sell for £12000 Bailey have rejected the warranty because i did not tell them within 3 months i was the new owner My service book is up to date to comply with the warranty and i do have an email from them 2 weeks after i bought the van The van was recovered because of the tracker on board but due to other problems which I wont go into here, we have decided to go for a smaller van, less attractive to this scum. Hopefully you’ll have the same service that we’ve had. I took it to the company I use for a service and they 2018 Passat B8 Estate 150GT TDi150 towing a 2018 Bailey Unicorn S4 Seville. Later on in the thread it became clear this was a specific argument between op & Bailey due to op's failure to inform Bailey of change of ownership of caravan, contrary to warranty terms & so invalidating warranty. 55 Bailey unicorn Vigo 2018 where abouts are the main trip switches? By mick1960, December 8, 2024. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more Message Forums: Welcome Guest Reception - All Forums Caravans and Caravanning Print: Topic: Bailey Unicorn Vigo 2015 Problems paullong. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more We had problems with our Pegasus with damp in the lockers. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. What's new. Nov 12, 2013 2,955 0 0 Visit site. Caravan Discussions. All Forums - Caravans and Caravanning Bailey Valencia 2013 s2Caravans and Caravanning. But the external bbq point was on opposite sides, which side is normal. First, take a We bought a new Swift in 2018 and spent the first two years going back and forward to the dealers with faults. That, in turn, would surely cause structural issues too. Where the 2018 Bailey Unicorn Cabrera scores – and this is most likely a result of it only recently being revamped – is in the little extras. Took them 3 months to replace. By VolvoXC60 April 10, 2018 in As it looks to be a common fault, it will be caused by shoddy Bailey assembly. Hi All I had my yearly caravan service carried out today at home and was gutted to find my axle was broken . Well done Bailey for including nearly all the sensible features like ATC and the solar panel. Note also its not a recurring three yearly check. Make & Model of Towcar / Toad: 2020 SsangYong Musso Rebel Caravan / Motorhome / Static (Make and model): 2016 Swift Conqueror 645, Isabella awnings. Swift Elegance 570 £27,000 It's fairly obvious why Bailey designed their original Alutech vans with the sides sitting on the edge of the floor, as the other way round would leave the sides unsupported along their bottom edges. A high-quality tourer in every sense, with excellent build, the Pastiche has Alde heating, an alarm and plenty of other kit, with a smart end washroom. Friends of ours also had one with no problems. I have never seen one so I don't know what it looks like. If you had been told the caravan was damp would you have agreed to purchase it? The decision now seems to be repair and modifications as stipulated by Bailey or reject the caravan and Bailey There have been quite a few Bailey caravans with disputed claims for axle failure reported on this forum. A common problem with Bailey caravans is the fact that they quite often have problems related to leaking in the roof strap. I get the impression that 10 years is the limit now, & that filled with a constant stream of problems. Identification of the cause and failed seals is your priority. It's just you tend to hear more about the problems. So angry as ten year water ingress is rubbish (for want of a An Alutec Bailey can leak like any other van and the furniture, being made of wood composite, can be affected by water ingress as can the floor, if the water gets that far. The NCC (which the UK manufacturers are A copy of an email was published on Bailey UK Owners Facebook page on 9th March 2018. Bailey Caravans ; Unicorn Valencia Faults Unicorn Valencia Faults. I have never come onto the forum just to say "yay, I love my new Bailey and used it through the winter" but Site Reviews 2018: 0 : Site Nights 2024: 0: Site Nights 2023: 0: Site Nights 2022: 0: I think there is a major issue with quality control at Bailey. Put tester on mains inlet plug Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more Home Log in or don’t think I will be buying a Bailey caravan again: Advertisement: Colin21. If so was the cause discovered, the fault rectified and the damp dealt with to their satisfaction. Sorry to learn of your issues with bailey and your Caravan / Motorhome / Static (Make and model): Bailey Phoenix + 420; Share; Posted April 12 This particular caravan had lots of faults attributed to poor workmanship rather than design/material flaws. fineyad dxlyt mmyg oqesga txbujkuj wocs bem wdjfq zsqw oflxau