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● Bailey caravan faults forum We are still confused about the water system set up of our van. Current visitors Billboard Trophies. It is disappointing but I would ask if we expect too much from a wobble box on wheels? Bailey accepts there is a problem with some of their piping which is why they are running tests on some new stuff at the moment. I still have the 1995 Knaus which is now kept in France and apart from tap washers and interior lamp bulbs hasn't had any fault. The easy way to check this voltage is present is to hitch the caravan up without the ignition on and the engine running. However, when we say the caravan at the NEC the table was not in the wardrobe it was laying on the bed. lol must admit,the wood effect surround on lounge ceiling looks a lot better than the original material. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more Fact is there are not enough faulty caravans & not enough bad main dealers to make a difference. The problem i have is the tracker fitted by Bailey when manufactured is now drawing excessive current of my leisure battery and flattening within a week even with a 20w solar panel fit, i presume this is due to the Tracker battery now being u/s as it has never been changed since i bought it 13 2007 Bailey Series 5 Senator Arizona (4 berth, rear bathroom, side dinette) towed by a 57 Kia Sorento XS Auto with Kumho KL17 tyres, Reich Mover, Kampa Rally 390, Caravan Tyres : GT Radial Maxmiler CX 185/80 R14 102R. From my first service I was confronted with issues of damp in floors i Just bought a new Ranger GT60 and the front window blind is very difficult to engage in the fully closed position. It's our second Moho, the first being an Advance 635 which we owned for 3. My current model purchased in Dec 2016(2017 model is proving to be a big disappointment despite 5/6 visits back to the dealership I still have problems, first of there is a fault in my offside front side window what I can only describe as a air bubble within the plastic moulding my Hi all, new to this site. Any help would be great forum people! The control for the heating was set to 500kw this morning at a low constant 19 degs. Many thanks for your speedy responses. 8 cupboard doors came loose due to screws being overtightened. This is my second Bailey. New posts Latest activity. Master control is not showing EHU but only leisure battery. Caravan faults 1. So far as I can ascertain the axle issue was First make sure caravan is selected if you have a car/ caravan switch. Bailey Caravans ; Pegasus GT65 known issues/things to look for? fridge handle spring broke-easy diy fix and a tap chrome delaminated-none of which were Bailey faults of course! I fitted extra insulation to it, information was obtained from helpful people on this forum. First tim Hi Further to my earlier posts regarding problems with the caravan/battery on our Bailey Senator Arizona (2006/5 Series) while we were away at Keswick CCC. 4. We went for a Swift. The first was a Unicorn Valencia S1 purchased in 2011. the bathr I would be very interested if anyone else had any of the faults below occcur to their new Pegasus caravan, especially the Thetford Toilet cassette lip seal is not doing the job it should be doing and the Ultraheat fan speed problem. We went back the first time with 17 faults. Is this true? A known fault in Baileys that was alleged to have been sorted prior to the manufacture of our year’s model. Kitchen sink waste I'm on my third Bailey, first two fine. It's just you tend to hear more about the problems. All Bailey vans imported by Bailey Australia are different to the UK vans. Mains electrics work fine so does 12v off the car. 5ft 10 is the maximum middle line. All the internal lights and control panel work and the unit isn't overfull with food. From memory, the failures have involved collapsed suspension (the suspension has allowed the suspension arm to drop and the caravan body to tilt to one side, so the wheel arch gets very close to the wheel, possibly involving tyre rubbing on With another thread going on about caravan manufacturing and workmanship on this site, is this industry a law to itself, what ever site you go on in www land you have the same problems from people that have bought rubbish caravans and bad service from dealers, I look at main caravan dealers like a main franchised car dealership and in my experience main Bailey used to supply a bespoke 'wraparound' awning (pictured), essentially an 'L shaped porch that turned through 90° degrees to cover the side and the rear of the caravan but the company that made them stopped making them for some reason and Bailey went instead to offering (as a cost-option) a Thule Omnistor roll-out awning. 5 volt best place to start fault finding :-I would remove the leasure battery at get it dropTested / heavy discharge at at car parts shop ie halfords to see if 1 cell or move are faulty Forums. Green Ready for journey LED not working If power ok, check push rod position: Red 2007 Bailey Series 5 Senator Arizona (4 berth, rear bathroom, side dinette) towed by a 57 Kia Sorento XS Auto with Kumho KL17 tyres, Reich Mover, Kampa Rally 390, Caravan Tyres : GT Radial Maxmiler CX 185/80 R14 102R. The survey does show a higher satisfaction rate for Bailey and that they turn out a few more fault free caravans, but there is not a lot in it. The van was water tested twice. Forums. Can anybody help please. One thing for sure is that Bailey will be sure that they have looked into everything before deciding on layouts equipment etc. Technical . Away from consumer rights and to manufactures warranty . I see a number of failures of these 'BCA Denver' panels on a Bailey Unicorn forum I frequent. They have been far from perfect but any faults have been fixed. It seems the water runs down inside the Alu-Tec walls and settles on the floor. and the pump replacement ends all the problems with noise and priming problems. In fact, it doesn't seem to be cooling at all. Currently on site and mains was working went out for couple of hours came back and no mains power, 12v working ok. Hi again Firstly we had a mobile caravan servicing guy out on site to us, 5 mins later with his gizmo he demonstrated that all the lights on the caravan were still working ok so that poss problem eliminated, but he didn't do cars where the problem obviously now lay but later on phoned me to recommend tow-bar garag nearby, Fortunately they could see us Defects evident to bailey gt 65- hi I have had a catalogue problems with my new van. co. By klarky March 18, 2013 in Bailey Caravans. However, after returning from a 3 week trip to Keswick I noticed that the 12v lights were very I think at the moment there is a lot of preceived problems/design faults/design plusses. Has anybody else had this problem and if so, what is the remedy. Therefore, you could use the 25l one on board or hook up an external aquaroll if you so required. 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. For that volume of sales the number of faults reported just on forums like this is astonishing. put on gas when we got home left for several hours and nothing although the pipes through I've just had the caravan in for it's 24 month service and the dealer has contacted me and told me that they have discovered a damp problem at the front of the caravan, apparently it's to do with the front side locker doors and Bailey are only too well aware of this and they have produced a modification package which the dealer can then apply. May 2, 2016 #1 Blooming hell Paul. Interests: Cars, Caravans & Boats. The service agent told me that it's not just alutec vans. RCB reset and charger switch is in up position. He had a replacement in stock so it didn't take too long to repair. Pressed test switch and nothing happened. I can't see any reason why Bailey would not want to do that but I guess we'll find out soon enough. 52 years caravanning. For this reason forums don't contain many Probably needs somebody with a better understanding of Bailey’s charging unit to say what to look at in respect of interrupted power supply to or from the charging / transformer unit. Also check 12v master switch is on. All caravan manufacturers come in for caravan forum criticism now and again and many such as Swift and Bailey have responded to critics and made improvements to their products. Latest had axle and brake problem plus roof strap leaked. Took them 3 months to replace. Iv done a lot of research on all makers of It says “New Topic” well this patently isn’t new, but may need a fresh airing. So in terms of caravan World, an old girl now. I've just bought a 2010 bailey Olympus 534 and was initially thrilled with it. Wall mounted microwave cupboard started falling off wall, repaired, starting falling again. I thought 2 was to use water normally and 1 was for drawing i I have a Bailey Orion 400-2, bought new in March 2013. Toilet blade broken. I'm wondering if there's a more fundamental issue with our caravan. The whole point of the this is that for breach of CRA the 6 years limitation starts from the date of the fault; ie the date the faulty caravan was delivered (unless the dealer took steps to conceal facts relevant to a customer 's claim - in which case the 6 year clock is extended for unconscionable conduct. If Bailey have done it right then I would suggest that you could use any water tank. 1) No gutter over the door, we went away and it rained having no awning at the moment the rain came down the van and around the inside of the door frame. I would think twice about Bailey - I purchased my 550/6 caravan brand new and at the first service due to stress factures and a few other manufacturing defects, it needed a new front panel, side If you are the proud owner of a Bailey Caravan or Motorhome in the UK share your adventures in our very own group. Apparently this is a very common manufacturing fault. Caravaners Forum - Since 2000. Oct 1, 2008 I think they are produced on a mass production line and I have been told by a dealer to expect lots of faults with Bailey vans. Repairing Blinds ~ Bailey. Bailey Unicorn Seville 2016, bought new:- i contend that many almost new and very recent Caravans suffer from damp issues and mine is no exception. New posts Trending Search forums. This forum and the other Bailey owners are very helpful in helping you sort out any issues. 1. L. xtrailman - I think you should also be reporting the issue to VOSA. Our Bailey Senator had high level lights as many vans do and we left a site in France early one morning heading for the tunnel home. there are Bailey caravans out there with problems but that is the same for all manufacturers. I recently lost indication on my Bailey Unicorn but the self check when plugging in the 13 pin plug was being carried out OK. You now know why am taking Back from the service engineer and it turned out that the fuse board in the PDU was blown. Bailey Alu-Tech Caravans, Leaking Water. 2) Like everyone else poor lighting by t The conditions a caravan might experience are quite variesd and can be quite harsh, consequently the extent or value of repaires to older caravans may be quite limited. 2023 Swift Archway, MK3Kuga ST Line X 2. I am on my 3 rd bailey Valencia in 7 years, but right now feel it could well be my last. e the roofstrap can leak if the sealant lets go and the exterior ply skin of the floor can rot. Stuff like felt strips falling out of the blinds, awning lights being clear, all stuff that takes no money to fix but is annoying when it doesnt work Here are some of my faults todate. then it is a mechanical fault of the MCB - those used in caravans are very cheap The end panel cracking is a known fault on Bailey caravans so the you could argue that the caravan is unfit for purpose and that it could reasonably have been expected to last longer than four years. I've tried it using gas and electric, checked the fuses and disconnected it so it resets. Think I might change cars sooner after reading that list. I have never come onto the forum just to say "yay, I love my new Bailey and used it through Caravan is a 2009 bailey Senator 6 California. I'll be asking my fitted with the Mazda CX-5 due to fit two 3mm cables to the battery, the other is for the fridge. You really need to start by identifying whether the fault is in the car or caravan! If you have a multi metre you can check which pins are always live. All the way I had been grumbling about my friend in the car/caravan behind dazzling me with his headlights Not sure about Bailey, but Coachman state in their owners manual. A search should find it. Yes I did try it in the wardrobe and it fitted in easily (The hanging rail must have been higher and given more room) The rep from Bailey said the table could fit under the bed. Or you could pull the connections off the board and remove the pcb for inspection and testing. Having spent around decade on this forum, so far, I'd much rather have a Bailey than an Elddis or Coachman and the Approved Member; 431 Gender: Male Location: Marlborough Sounds New Zealand. I have just discovered that the roof is leaking over the shower, which the dealer tells me is probably due to a known manufacturing fault caused by inadequate assembly and sealing of the roof joint where it meets the curving rear section! Thi Thanks so much for being part of the Practical Caravan community! New Bailey Pegasus GT75 Messina Issues back to the dealer for rear floor issues and needs to go back again for a delaminated kitchen worktop we now have a faulty fridge. 0 JVB66 Forum Participant Posts: 22,892 I've refitted the caravan wheels today. Assuming that is the fault. All dealt with FOC in warranty. 2nd tow Caravan / Motorhome / Static (Make and We have just taken our 2011 Bailey Unicorn Barcelona for its service, only to be told the floor was damp. Hi All, I was going to post in the Bailey section but it’s more of a general “what would you do” type question. I had mains Bailey Unicorn Vigo 2016 history: The axle issue The boiler leak issue The roof water ingress issue my wife and i Purchase this used or should I say useless Caravan from the Bailey main dealers near TEWKSBURY GLOS out of warranty, out of Warranty, out of Warrantyetc etc buy these caravans at y Bailey Alu-Tech Caravans, Leaking Water. We have had them all repaired under the warranty, however this has been inconvenient I have a new Bailey Pageant Burgundy. I know,Swift have problems too as we found out with one we bought new a few years ago. 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 Pegasus 646 - excessive noseweightCaravan Towcars and Towing Advice. Lovo. By jaymac April 10, 2011 in Bailey Caravans. Light switc Forums. Caravans and Caravanning. During the last visit, the rubbers on two small windows at the front of the caravan have been removed and replaced. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more if the service book is up to date. Repaired the wiring now OK. The charger indicator was showi On my 2004 Bailey there was around 5 relays, reed relays circuit board mounted, one was actually unused so if its the same you have a spare, but its locating which one is spare, and which one is faulty. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more Within the mechanism of the faulty blind there was a length of white plastic cable (similar to the plastic on the reel of a strimmer) floating around within the mechanism Any other minor age related faults with fixtures & fittings can occur in any caravan as it gets older. 0 Ecoblue. Having read reviews and done lots of research we were expecting some issues with a new Bailey, however the layout is ideal for us and we love the look of the van. It was one of the first Alutec build ranges and there's the same risk on them as on modern ones i. Bailey usually fit a 10A breaker to feed the power sockets and the room heater, and a 6A to feed the water heater, the fridge, and the 12V power supply (PSU. But if the caravan has a major fault when its built as a lot of the early Alu-tech vans have. The answer was to check that the plug (like a kettle plug) from the charger hadn't vibrated out of the MCB box, a common fault with the Bailey caravans. This Forum; This Topic; Status Updates; Topics; Products; Blog Entries; Images; Albums; Pages; All Activity; Home ; Tourers and Motorhomes ; Bailey Caravans ; Bailey Pegasus Gt 65 Problems ! Bailey Pegasus Gt 65 Problems ! By Guydean1 September 5, 2013 in Bailey Caravans. 190 ps AWD Auto. If it pulses with the indicator the fault is in the caravan. Bailey ranger 500/5. Quote; Bailey Pegasus Unfortunately due to the way that caravan dealers and manufacturers work, I expect this will be solved directly between the dealer and alko, and bailey won't have any knowledge of it. 6000 units total a year for Bailey. Our last van vas a bailey As the caravan was only purchased three months ago,we would be very reluctant to accept a repair. I set up the van and turned on the gas at the Calor Light bottle. Re another thread on this forum about whether it's safe to use a 'van without a battery, it could be on some makes but not a Pegasus or Olympus as the alarm/ tracker would eventually stop working. Australia & New Zealand's forum where members discuss & seek information from other members in relation to all RV's & like topics in a friendly environment. You now know why am taking 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. I've tried On ATC fitted caravans I would recommend a separate cable just for the permanent supply, as this also charges the caravan battery, so a minimum of 3mm cable should be fitted, IMO. After a second visit to the dealership to sort out our leaky caravan purchased new in Feb 2023, it is still leaking significantly. The curve at the ends will take at least an inch off that, possibly 2, on the areas where folks actually sleepso that's 5ft 8 or so. Remove push-rod as shown on page 5. Switch on the 12v lights in the caravan, start Bailey looked at the van at the dealers, we said we wanted a new van, dealer wanted to have a go at fixing it again, so I spoke to trading standards and to the Caravan Club solicitor's and wrote to the dealers head office, who were now the Discover group, and politely asked for a new van or would they like to take the issue up with the Caravan Hi,, I am new( caravaner 25 years ago) again to touring caravans, I have a Bailey Ranger 450-2, year 2000 tourer which is in absolute imaculate condition having only one previous owner who hardly used it, my wife and I had a week in mid Wales recently and all was fine, when we got home my wife we Hi Further to my earlier posts regarding problems with the caravan/battery on our Bailey Senator Arizona (2006/5 Series) while we were away at Keswick CCC. Say 50/50 caravans to motorhomes we're talking 3000 a year. Home. The charger indicator was I agree. TV cabling incorrectly fitted and poorly fastened. When a customer part exchanges a Coachman caravan at a Coachman Dealer and water ingress is detected at the time of the part exchange Coachman confirms they will pay the dealer the total of the agreed cost of any repair undertaken to rectify the water ingress provided Hi Everyone, I have just brought a Bailey Pageant "Bretagne" only used once but have a couple of nigs. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more Within the mechanism of the faulty blind there was a length of white plastic cable (similar to the plastic on the reel of a strimmer) floating around within the mechanism Bailey Alu-Tech Caravans, Leaking Water. Is anyone else having problems ? Kia Sorento Titan TDI (07) & Bailey Senator Arizona (06-5 Series)with Alko ATC, Powrtouch HD motor mover and Alko shocks Repairing Blinds ~ Bailey. These cracks can let in damp. Have you thought of getting a caravan mover and reversing your van up the driveway?. 1 This post is not intended to suggest you are pedantic or that you shouldn't ever post again. It says that the alarm is powered by the caravan battery though in my case the battery was showing 12 + volts. If you can, it solves the shower problem. Therefore all we are really saying is Bailey certainly didnt do any testing when they created the model. Just because a fault arrises does not necessarily mean it is a design failure (as per SoGA). The insulation was bought online and fitted Unfortunately, faults with new caravans seem to be quite a common theme over recent years. Consult AL-KO, see back page for details. There are lots of reasons to join us including, low-cost rallies across the UK, often at unique venues and longer breaks at home or abroad. Is there a fuse other than the 'van batt+" fuse in the main consumer unit? No longer a member; 11. I only had 1 faulty blind but bailey have basically admitted that the blinds with the aluminium pull up/down bars are faulty. Just taken collection from dealer and still finding my way around this only our second caravan. Unfortunately, faults with new caravans seem to be quite a common theme over recent years. Welcome to the forum With both RCDs tripping the fault is definitely in the caravan and not just a faulty RCD in the van. . The list is endless and I will forward them on. Both units required replacing. Share More sharing options Followers 1. Pin 4 should only be live when the right indicator should be on. I have set up this group for Bailey Touring Caravan Owners Club to exchange ideas and also to sell Bailey Caravan parts and Caravans hope you enjoy. 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. People regularly come onto this forum telling a similar story with their new caravans from all the main manufacturers. The number of 'vans these places turn out isn't massive. I personally have confidence that Bailey will have produced another winner. hi its a bailey pageant series 7 2009 heater is a trauma and the fridge is a dometic. Had a dedicated wire fitted as suggested by Damian (and dealer) but no different. There is a leakage to earth, but its not the current running through the earth that causes the RCD to operate, it is the fact that the current comes from either the live or neutral and causes the incoming supply to be unbalanced. The NCC (which the UK manufacturers are Bailey Caravans ; Water Heater Not Working Water Heater Not Working. I intend to phone Hi there, I have a 2014 Bailey Cadiz and on the last two occasions I've gone to use it I've noticed that the top half of the control panel is not working ( it does not light up) but the bottom part is fine( it lights up) the top part show what charge there is in battery + the temperature +, anybody's thoughts please . Virtually all that are immediately apparent should (!) be spotted and fixed before delivery as part of the PDI. Changed cables and had each tested. All have their own problems as we have a different one now which has also had problems but have been rectified by the dealer with no problems . Use the correct materials eg Soudal RV 61 sealant. 12v battery could be kaput. Jun 9, 2010 #4 At least you get a 10 year warranty and can park your car on the roof !!!! Caravan forums exist to provide members with a voice and to facilitate the exchange of information and advice. May 18, 2007 194 0 0 Visit site. The fault is particularly prevalent on the Bailey Unicorn range. 2012 model. S-MaxJon. Ours is a Wyoming and its After just 6 months our new Bailey caravan has suffered the dreaded gas regulator failure. This problem was dealt with about 2 years ago on this forum by a. Bailey Pegasus 462 Faults 18th March 2010. . picked up new bailey unicorn march 2011 after a week had a list of issues attached Before leaving dealer after handover, Shower not sealed / put together properly, dent on side of caravan near the door. You tell us "this is a known fault with the Bailey". It is We traded that in for a 2yo Pegasus 462. Even when I manage to engage it, it is prone to fly open at the slightest touch or when the van is moved. The fridge freezer in my Cartegena 3 has stopped freezing. Unless it was backed by an extended water ingress warranty. We bought the Bailey because of the Alu-Tec method of construction thinking it was vertically Damp proof this is very disappointing. So far as I can ascertain the axle issue was primarily on the unicorn model 2015-19 , corrected 2020 model year onwards. Luckily I reported the front gaps when collecting the caravan but I'm now waiting for excuses that the overloading and axle issues are the cause and therefore no warranty cover. When we expressed concern that the Bailey warranty expired in less than a year the dealer said no problem, we'll extend it for another two years f. Discussion on all makes of touring caravans including folding caravans I still think this 'problem' of faulty caravans mostly exists within the confines of this forum used by less than 50 regular posters & not real caravan world Having experienced disastrous quality issues with UK caravans my last 3 have been German, a Knaus, a Fendt and currently a Hobby. 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 problems at all . When mains is on the battery meter does not register from the van but does from the car. In a caravan, any fault that allows mains current (30mA or greater) to leak to earth will cause the RCD to trip. With all respect you haven't seen the distortion in the interior panels of the OP's caravan or have any qualification from Bailey to suggest the fault or faults aren't warrantable To the best of my knowledge caravans instinctively "joggle" about some when towing, it's part of the design feature and usage. I notice several comments in topics about ATC faults and the LED indicator on the A frame. 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. I cannot get any 12v from the caravan. We only have knowledge of what we all can seeand read in this and several other caravan forums From reading other posts it would seem that Bailey are not unique in sending out caravans with faults which is a depressing state of affairs in the caravan This Forum; This Topic; Status Updates; Topics; Products; Blog Entries UK campsite reviews; European campsite reviews; Members; Bailey Caravans; All Activity; Home ; Tourers and Motorhomes ; Bailey Caravans ; 2015 Unicorn Vigo, 12V cabin electrical fault. Still not solved the problem but the fault is in the caravan wiring and not the car. Make & Model of Towcar / Toad: 2019 BMW X4 M40 i 360 HP/ 500nm torque. surely not a new bailey with a load of faults ;-) S. ). We bought a new Swift in 2018 and spent the first two years going back and Are there any known faults I should look out for? The usual, Full Service history including annual damp tests. Bailey Alicanto Sintra 2020. Can anyone please help. I've just started to get it ready for Easter week and I keep finding problems with it, many if which I've Bailey sub-forum where you can exchange views on any Bailey motorhomes such as the Approach and Autograph. How do you test a Bailey? Dreamsleep set up? You must log in or register to post here. both original from others I've seen. We got home yesterday and I put the caravan battery on charge on my Halfords Automatic charger for 20+ hours. Enjoy your new caravan. Our first actual serious fault was a cracked front panel within a week of taking delivery. I was first attracted to Bailey by the Bailey Caravans ; Unicorn Valencia Faults Unicorn Valencia Faults. Caravan can be towed, but ATC will not apply caravan brakes in the event of instability. o. Aug 11, 2015 43 0 0 Visit site. I think the two biggest single issues facing anyone who is seriously thinking of purching a caravan are: 1. I've read posts on various caravan forums from owners of German and continental manufactured caravans with similar issues to some of those . last service was just in Feb 2023 where it was mentioned the fridge element wasn't working, but was replaced. this forum is so good! Mine: Fiesta; his Mondeo Estate; ours Bailey Olympus534, DD1's Poppy the cocker but she comes with us! Link to comment You have been lucky. The Fendt was also fault free until being stolen after 3 years. They come with Alu-Tech construction. Are you bonkers about Bailey? Bailey accepted the fault but told the dealer to find a solution and let them know the outcome - which they duly did. See below * Green Ready for journey Red (flashing) ATC faulty, and cannot be driven. There have been quite a few Bailey caravans with disputed claims for axle failure reported on this forum. We have informed Thetford of our findings and they will be making modifications to future cookers manufactured. Can anyone please help, i picked up my new Bailey Virginia on Saturday which has a tracker alarm fitted with internal pir, i have so far been inside the caravan about 6 times without the alarm sounding, so i decided to test by arming the alarm a few times opening the door and going inside, not a sound came from the alarm even though the pir was glowing red. Have any other Bailey Motorhome Owners experienced problems with damp in their vans. and it saved me £90 for a new charger. Sufficient user payload. Share These are both common faults that should be well resolved I notice on the Coachman section of this forum that Coachman and Swift appear to have problems with 2008 ncentre front windows marking (Polyplastic) and wondered if any Bailey owners have had the same problem. The leaking Bailey roof is mentioned on the other forum, but they are proceeding with their case following advice from the CC (and other posters who have had similar faults making their 'vans 'unfit-for-purpose'). ) The RCD and MCB switches should be UP to be on. The other frustration is that a majority of the faults can and could of being resolved very quickly and also the lack or none existence quality control at the factory. 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 Let me first say I am not specifically familiar with BCA unit, I do wonder if your charger is young enough to have some smart capability which does adjust the charge current and voltage over time so that especially when its been on for an extended period and little charge has been taken by the battery the charger switches to a trickle charge maintenance rate. Why do Bailey leave these wires and connector, the 12v also simply clipped to the floor where most of the stuff is stores around the wet tray. My 2017 Bailey Pegasus Brindisi has developed a strange fault. Bailey do have transient dealers but they are not obliged to carry out warranty work on caravans not purchased from themselves and any faults not covered by the manufacturer's warranty aren't the responsibility of other dealers to rectify under the consumers rights act. Didn't say where this battery is though. Large 5ft panel fell off ceiling. We’ve had quite a Bailey Caravans ; Display issue control panel Display issue control panel. n. I went into the ca A huge warm welcome to all the new members. Hi, was your Bailey an imported UK model or, an Imported from UK but built for Aus. There is a company that repairs them (I The fault was behind the aerial connection socket inside the caravan , the screws holding the sockets remove the two plastic bungs which cover the holding screws, I gently pulled the socket cover away from the socket , what was exposed was that the middle copper wire of the aerial had come away from the internal connection, managed to get a bit Forum Description: Touring caravan chat and advice, maintenance, storage, techincal advice, buying tips etc . Prev; 1; 2; 3; Many threads & solutions in the Bailey I think you need to speak to a Peugeot dealer for vehicle dash faults. Put tester on mains inlet plug Whats more concerning is the front panel has gaps of a 1/4" and other S4's are perfect. We do like the alutech vans though, and would be happy enough to buy another. If you have access to a multimeter disconnect the battery leads and check the voltage across the terminals. Fault was most likely the wrong word to use. Not a good system. The dealer eventually confirmed that Bailey had Blow out heating nor coming out of all the vents. We have had caravans for decades new and used but never anything like this unit. Stu. These wires should be safely secured out of the way. It is only newer caravans that are affected but the strange thing is not all of them are. Our Club is a friendly, independent and helpful club for anyone who wants to make the best use of their Bailey caravan, motorhome or campervan. 3. read think we dare this forum . Also no mains indicator on battery voltage but mains showing on Alde controller as per photo. 1 and 2. 2. I'm looking to buy a caravan to live in permenantly, I'm looking at the bailey ranger gt60 520/4 2009/2010. Please contact our service department on 01362 696434 for further information. With it being sunny I've noticed partway inside one of the tapped holes around 10mm in, a "hollow" area, obviously the thread is missing then is taken up again further in, the other wheel hub has a similar but smaller one, (off side hub). and whilst I'm overall very happy with the layout and kit etc I would point out the following faults we have had despite Bailey insisting our van was perfect when it left them. I've got a 2008 Pagaent series 7 Burgundy and noticed a few small dots (a bit like cond Louis, As your van is post 98 then it requires 12v+ on pin 6 with - on pin 7. A couple of years ago I replaced this as it had stopped working. We also mentioned an issue with the kitchen worktop which was identified as delamination so claim put 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. Turned out to be a faulty relay on circuit board in caravan power management system opening and closing contacts - replaced under warranty. Caravan Discussions. There were roadwaorks and a diversion so that we had to double back on ourselves on a dual carriageway. uk 0117 3052939 Customers should provide chassis numbers and address details. Bailey know this which is why the problem is not so easy to resolve as it would be if it were just one faulty batch. Hi, We recently had a power cut while the van was connected to the house and the Van tripped out (Water heater / Fire / Battery Recharger), once it was back on I went to clean the Van ready for a trip away at the end of the month I check the trip and it had gone again So i checked all the fuses and I reset the trip and it and it stayed in the right position. I removed the LED indicator from the A frame (it is easier to remove the plastic helpline@bailey-caravans. however 3 days on the mains it didn't get cold. 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. I think I have fathomed that, just, however we have two settings on the pump. We collected our new Bailey caravan in March and immediately noted a couple of issues that were reported to our dealer. The fan increased speed and a fault appeard on the screen "check flue outside for blockage" On evident blockage found upon inspection I reset the system and it happened a fur 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. o. The site will be free from advertising & suitable for General Viewing Are Bailey caravans fault free?? Post by kbgray » Sun Oct 06, 2013 5:42 am. Private group · 21. Had to go to the local caravan dealer in Ambergate who supplied me with a connection box and connectors. The Bailey Caravan Owners Club and The Bailey Senator Owners Club have a wealth of diy videos fixing your type of problems. The 13 pin electric socket swivels down, and is a bitch to connect. List of faults: 1. The damage always looks worse than it is. Also meeting like-minded, friendly members with a font of If the panel works ok on 240 volt it sugests the leasure battery (12 volt supplied by the onboard charger ) is faulty most panels shut down at 10 -10. The leisure battery appears to be fully charged however non of the 12 volt system operates ( lights and 12v Aux sockets also control panel and heating panel do not illuminate) unless connected to a mains hook up. Hi All, Has anyone got a Bailey caravan around the 2007/8 mark? My Dad and brother both have one each and have both discovered stress fractures on the back and front panels. Bailey Caravans ; Bailey Build Quality The Facts Bailey Build Quality The Facts. Share More sharing options Followers 0. Open Letter to Nick Howard, Managing Director Bailey Caravans Copy: Bailey Customer Services Bailey Marketing Department National Caravan Council UK Campsite Review Discussion Group Dear Mr Howard RE: Bailey Unicorn Cadiz S3. It was 7 years old at that point. Members. We have an onboard tank and an external feed. Maybe even the 10 year I'm on my third Bailey, first two fine. What's new. Dustydog. Is there anyone out there who has had this type of problem on an Alu-tec type van Our last three vans have been from the Bailey stable. I appreciate that the wooden frame of a Lunar can rot if a leak is not dealt with but provided the caravan is serviced and a damp test done as required this should not be a problem as the leak should be hi, well its been in,hopefully now the shower leaks no more,the wood effect surround stays on. So angry as ten year water ingress is rubbish (for want of a Thank goodness we didn't buy a new Bailey in February. If bailey cannot produce a caravan that can stand 60mph winds (speed limit) then they are producing something that is not fit for purpose so surley you would have a legitimate claim in court. c. I then had to strengthen it when we got the van home! On Has anyone got a Bailey caravan around the 2007/8 mark? My Dad and brother both have one each and have both discovered stress fractures on the back and front panels. We've had the Adamo 69-4 for about 6 weeks now and have used it for a couple of days out and have been away for 10 nights at 3 sites, totalling about 400 miles. If either of these are tripped and will not switch back on then you either have a serious mains fault or the MCB is faulty and needs replacing. We had not used the van for about 3 weeks and then visited the New Forest on the wettest weekend recently. Bailey Caravans ; Another Damp Bailey! Another Damp Bailey! By gmc15 May 16, 2017 in The ever growing list of faults (some repaired/changed, some ongoing) are I would concur, I read a lot of forums and all vans have their issues. 5 years; previous to that it was a succession of caravans sinc If Bailey have done it right then I would suggest that you could use any water tank. I've been hearing that the Bailey Alu-Tech caravans have a tendency to let water seep through. Badly installed wiring stopped one drawer closing properly. However I'm just after people opinions on this model and any damp issues. If it is constant live the fault is in the car. Any other minor age related faults with fixtures & fittings can occur in any caravan as it gets older. Possibly the mains plug in the rear of the power supply is loose. Sharp edges on side and table tops, 4. The new ones with cream bars are much better quality. 7K members 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. I am sorry to learn of the various faults encountered with your new Bailey Caravan. Handbuilt, to a budget and lightweight is a recipe for faults. Having put the layout on a TA, why not make the bed a sensible size. Thank you Maz 49 Hi all new member here with a problem with my bailey pageant Bordeaux. My neighbour bought a new Swift & after 2yrs the roof leaked. Wrong colour door to body work- poor panel fitting - atc not functional although did initially work. Edited May 6, 2010 by lancer. They are both looking into a warranty c The OP has been using the caravan since taking delivery despite the window fault so trying to claim the caravan is "not fit for it's intended purpose" would not be accurate and creates an avenue of challenge for the seller. Or it has died. Identification of the cause and failed seals is your priority. We bought a new Swift in 2018 and spent the first two years going back and forward to the dealers with faults. The kia has a main dealer fitted detachable towbar which is an AL-KO product. I have never come onto the forum just to say "yay, I love my new Bailey and used it through Thanks for the replies. Had similar problem of defrosting in my 2006 Coachman Amara with Thetford fridge. It appears that the relay on the grey socket on the car is probably faulty and sending the full output from the alternator to the caravan which overloaded the board. Tested all the circuits on the car and they are ok, the reverse light on the caravan does not work but the yellow wire on the plug is live for some reason (caravan side) so when its plugged into the car its sending power to the auto gearbox. Covers missing, 2. the second time 18 faults onto which the dealer added another but fixed the lot. That's almost exactly the usage our new caravan had within that time. Jun 20, 2005 18,542 4,323 50,935 Visit site. Members are welcome to share stories & photos of your Bailey travel experiences, Bailey UK Owners. 5k Gender: Male Location: North Yorkshire Interests: Caravans,Art, Golf,Fly Fishing Maritime History Make & Model of Towcar / Toad: 2010 Kia Sorento KX-1 CRDi Caravan / Motorhome / The Orion 400/2 is the Grandad of our Phoenix + 420, via the Pursuit 400. A huge noise of gas escape took place together with the appropriate smell. Welcome to the Forum, Damp isn’t the end of the world. Usually ride height and strengthened chassis and a few other differences. As the case above we had numerous faults within the first twelve months including damp but we did get it exchanged eventually. Touch wood!!!!! Hi My Bailey Senator Arizona (2006) is fitted with BCA PS276-1BC battery charger which slots into the top of the PDU housing. 5. 60k plus motorhomes are also affected and new blinds are being fitted. In my business if we had a failure rate of even 100 per year on the bits we manufactured exceeded. If so was the cause discovered, the fault rectified and the damp dealt with to their satisfaction. Thanks so much for being part of the Practical Caravan community! Bailey persuit front roller blind Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar. We still stick with Swift and the new van we have is brilliant. Doors not aligned, 3. nwzjksgxqjrvwocnbqjsypjdrfkoqzbkmuirilwrpnqgijbul