2021 bailey caravan faults forum I brought the caravan new and I took it back to the dealer in February and they applied und April 21, 2021 in Bailey Caravans. so they now fit a wider roof band Had my Unicorn Valencia 6 weeks now, towed it 400M+ & camped a total of 11 days in a variety of weather conditions (-3deg C to +25deg C). New events. Neutral faults can usually be found Bailey Retreat LeakCaravans and Caravanning. Bailey Unicorn Vigo 2015 ProblemsCaravans and Caravanning. I have now taken the caravan back to the main Dealer for repair . its a very spoilt caravan,just fitted a new carpet and three new tyres. Search titles only Aug 23, 2021 6 4 15 Visit site. 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 yes love it . Approved Member; 6 Gender: Male; I found a few other forum posts with similar issue but none give the solution, Was the last 2021 the dealer had on its order books, they said they have ordered several 2022, delivery commencing just before Christmas, they didn't know the 2022 prices yet even for those ordered, but were expecting an increase of at least #1400 and knew due to supply chain, Bailey will be manufacturing less caravan in 2022 than they did in I bought a Bailey Unicorn Valencia brand new just over 2 years ago and even though the dealer had six weeks to make sure everything was right, because I made it clear I store it in France, I took delivery of the caravan with a number of faults including a solar panel which was not wired up. We’ve Lots of minor build quality issues. We bought a new Swift in 2018 and spent the first two years going back and 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. Discussion on the UKCampsite. The dealer and Bailey are aware of this - it allows the door to Bailey Alu-Tech Caravans The denting has been a problem with some -see Caravan Talk forum! May be worse with 4x4 tug. We bought a new Swift in 2018 and spent the first two years going back and forward to the dealers with faults. 1 Bathroom light failed - won't turn on 2 Water pump failed - constantly clicking and constantly on 3 Bailey log at front fell off 4 Bailey letter "A" at front fell off Bailey Caravans ; Service today brake By Colinf70 February 10, 2021 in Bailey Caravans. Caravan Berth: 4 . I would now like to ask Bailey caravans for a goodwill gesture. We bought the Bailey because of the Alu-Tec method of construction thinking it was vertically Damp proof this is very disappointing. However I'm just after people opinions on this model and any damp issues. however just under 12 months on and i have suddenly got a high damp reading in one corner. Specifically I’m interested in getting the heads up on issues impacting Swift Sprite 580 SB’s and the dealer specials like Vogue. Thanks for your help on this. It would seem from what you say that the dealer agrees 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 . So far as I can ascertain the axle issue was That's almost exactly the usage our new caravan had within that time. Look carefully at the floors especially near to wall and in corners. I have a new Bailey Pageant Burgundy. We still haven't had a trip without faults since buying it in March 2015. We had some minor snags which took some time for the spares to come through but this has been a problem for the motorhome supply chain anyway (many manufacturers source the same parts from the same source, so if that source is experiencing Lunar Clubman what faults to expectCaravan Repairs, Servicing and Maintenance. Approved Member; 11 Location: Sandbach Interests: Recently retired so interests include holidays, walking, gym, gardening, family/grandchildren, soon to be buying a new caravan and returning to this hobby from 16-25 yrs ago. Started by Mr Grumpy; Today at 11:29 AM; Replies: 1; General. Andy Jenkinson, AKA the Caravan Industry Expert, reviews the 2021 Bailey Discovery D4-2 caravan. Use this forum for: Owners of a specific RV to discuss with other owners of that RV. Therefore all we are really saying is We just have to keep taking it in for warranty repairs. Weve been caravanning for over 40 years, had several different makes and never had a problem with damp,if someone gets damp or any problem with their van they post on forums like this one, they dont tend to write and say ive had my bailey or swift for 5 years and had no damp,unless replying to somebody who says all modern caravans leak. The shower door clip is pathetic. A problem did occur with splitting on ABS panels which was a result of incorrect fitting during the production process. No doubt if and when the big window makes its way into Pegasus & Phoenix or whatever the next iterations are, the fly screens will be absent. Rallies. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more Bailey Unicorn Vigo 2015 Problems UKCampsite. 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. After an 8 hour drive down to Devon we arrived on site, legs down, plugged the mains in and took out the electrics to half of the site. 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. It's just you tend to hear more about the problems. Is there a fuse other than the 'van batt+" fuse in the main consumer unit? I We looked at the Bailey Adamo 69-4 demonstrator, with the intention of trading our Cadiz 3, ticked a lot of boxes, liked the space saving drop down bed and the great layout. Thanks to Salop Cosford for good aftersales service. Subforums. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more This Forum; This Topic; Status Updates; Topics; Bailey Phoenix+ 640 Collected Bailey Phoenix+ 640 Collected. I recently lost indication on my Bailey Unicorn but the self check when plugging in the 13 pin plug was being carried out OK. We just have to keep taking it in for warranty repairs. My 2017 Bailey Pegasus Brindisi has developed a strange fault. The Bailey Caravan Owners Club and The Bailey Senator Owners Club have a wealth of diy videos fixing your type of problems. Iv done a lot of research on all makers of caravans so I'm aware of the Bailey issues. I notice several comments in topics about ATC faults and the LED indicator on the A frame. uk Caravans and Caravanning Forum Messages 12v problem BaileyCaravan Repairs, Servicing and Maintenance. uk Caravans and Caravanning Forum Messages 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. Aug 23, 2021 #1 Bailey Alicanto Sintra 2020. The damage always looks worse than it is. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more Bailey Pegasus 646 - excessive noseweight UKCampsite. 5 Diesel 2021; Caravan / Motorhome / Static (Make and model We had a Bailey Pagent S6 which had the same charger as the Senator. A common fault apparently. Bailey Motorhomes. Reactions: ProfJohnL, Hutch and jca. Date of experience: 13 November 2024. 0 TDCI,07 Senator Virginia April 1 ~ 5 York CP Bailey Alu-Tech Caravans, Leaking Water. Is it possible to strip down and repair the mechanism on a couple of window blinds on my 2004 Bailey . Bailey Caravans - Owners Discussion Group. 2021. May 24, 2014 3,687 765 20,935 Can anybody help please. Main faults were Seats sank and collapsed since it was 2 weeks old, tyre pressure dash warning light since day 1 and new, creaking floors since Are there any Bailey owners out there who would care to list some of the problems they have encountered (there must be some!) before I purchase one? (I realize the problems Forums often give a skewed view of life, yes there are more complaints re Bailey than most but they sell more vans than anyone else. Never again Bailey, just full of cheap and nasty fittings and badly thought out design. Took delivery of our new series4 Bailey Unicorn Cadiz just before Christmas. 5 Diesel 2021; Caravan / Motorhome / Static (Make and model): none; Share; Posted October 10, 2020. no major faults i can tell you about since we got it. having had my experience with the bailey i regularly check for damp. Both times w 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. uk Caravan Repairs, Servicing and Maintenance Forum Messages Thanks so much for being part of the Practical Caravan community! Bailey unicorn VI Vigo 2018. both front and rear. we got it at 12 month old and it still had plastic sheet on the floor covering the carpet. We have repeatedly contacted the dealer Lunar Clubman what faults to expectCaravan Repairs, Servicing and Maintenance. The Bailey us Pegasus Grande range was quite a novelty when it launched, bringing 8ft-wide caravans into the mid-market sector, when for the past few years, they’d had more of an impact at the budget and luxury ends. Share More sharing options Followers 1. Just taken collection from dealer and still finding my way around this only our second caravan. Had to go to the local caravan dealer in Ambergate who supplied me with a connection box and connectors. o. Bailey also very slow in providing parts to our dealer. Jul 24, 2021 #1 Hi All, I was going to post in the Bailey section but it’s more of a general “what would you do” type question. 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. uk Caravans and Caravanning Forum Certainly current Bailey caravans require a battery according to the handbook. One thing that's not immediately apparent about the rack is that Bailey have already fitted brackets to the rear of the Moho and they don't, at first glance, appear to be compatible with the kit - but they are. and while bad publicity for Bailey, I can easily find 'faults' inherent with most manufacturers. You could try their website as here: https: 2021. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more bailey hub casting faults UKCampsite. Both inside and outside underneath. uk Caravans and Caravanning Forum Messages bailey hub casting faultsCaravans and Caravanning. Mar 14, 2005 7,510 936 30,935 Visit site. Site Reviews Total: 386: Site Reviews 2024: 23 : We had a new bailey back in 2007 and have just PXd for a 2013 Swift Challenger If you look at the youtube factory videos from Swift & other manufacturers it is easy to see why some caravans leak & have other faults. Every Unicorn that rolls off Bailey’s assembly line for 2020 will be a Black Edition. Possible faults in your current situation. By ashley B January 1, 2021 in Bailey Caravans. Forum Posts: 1. They found small cracks to the rear panel . Bailey Caravan cracking panels problems. Have you experienced any faults and what are the construction materials? Many thanks Pete See the Ive had my Bailey Provance ( series 5 07 model )recently serviced by a bailey approved dealer . Bailey Caravans ; Prima Leisure - Bailey's spares on line site Prima Leisure 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 Peugeot 308 GT Premium 1. Also collecting our new puppy in September. By this time I've usualy got a long list of faults that need putting right. I'm on my third Bailey, first two fine. 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 Yes, there are Bailey caravans out there with problems but that is the same for all manufacturers. Hi I have a bailey ranger 540 2009 tourer. We traded that in for a 2yo Pegasus 462. How do you test a Bailey? Dreamsleep set up? You must log in or register to post here. Repaired the wiring now OK. We are approved Swift caravan dealers for 2020, 2021 and 2022. 2021 Bailey Alicanto Grande Estoril; Share; Posted May 24, 2014. Site Reviews Total: 0: Site Reviews 2023: 0 : Site Reviews 2022: 0 I think at the moment there is a lot of preceived problems/design faults/design plusses. Bailey retreatCaravans and Welcome Guest Reception - All Forums Caravans and Caravanning Print: Topic: Bailey retreat AndrewJames. Having read reviews and done lots of research we were expecting some issues with a We collected our new Bailey caravan in March and immediately noted a couple of issues that were reported to our dealer. uk Caravan Repairs, Servicing and Maintenance Forum I have a chuckle every time quality and some caravan brands are mentioned. 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 . Site Reviews Total: 0: Site Reviews 2024: 0 Site Nights 2019: 0: Site Nights 2018: 0: Hi We're new to this caravan lark and have seen a 2007 Ranger 500/5 for £7250 at a dealer. A couple of blinds are a litte lazy on one side and need some help Most of the posts in other parts of this forum report no faults. Site Reviews Total: 6: Site Reviews 2024: 0 : Site Site Nights 2019: 0: Site Nights 2018: 0: we are new to the caravan lark after having had a camper, where do you switch the fridge to 12 volts on the fridge or is it situ elsewhere, or is the mains switch by the door And welcome to the forum. Th Swift plastic floors - i wish bailey would move to GRP under floor (bottom layer) - that would seem to make much more sense - but I understand their hesitation over moving to completely plastic floors like Swift in the HT models (and they seem not to be expanding it to other ranges) - as I have read and seen recent pictures on this forum of the floor to wall sections At that time we had a Bailey with guess what, it had a split in the front ABS panel so I was not convinced then. 3 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty For a period of twenty-four (24) months from the initial date of purchase Bailey of Bristol offer a comprehensive warranty on all parts and components as well as full coverage for any manufacturing faults forming part of the original specification of the vehicle, with the following 2016 Bailey Pegasus 4 leakingCaravans and Caravanning. Forum rules. Suspension: axle suspension and braking system (excluding any damage to or faults in brake drums and shoes that are caused through misuse Thank you for your email regarding your Bailey caravan. Share More sharing options Followers 2. 12v problem BaileyCaravan Repairs, Servicing and Maintenance. Iain C. I switch on the master switch and there doesn't seem to be any voltage in the caravan as the needle doesn't even move up. Large 5ft panel fell off ceiling. I doubt we will buy Bailey again. But the Bristol manufacturers wisely concluded that there was potential risk involved in having so many of your caravanning eggs stored in one basket – even if they were golden – and so has been diversifying considerably in recent years. Always buy second hand from a careful owner who will have improved it and sorted the faults for you. I personally have confidence that Bailey will have produced another winner. The kia has a main dealer fitted detachable towbar which is an AL-KO product. -----jjg Bailey Alu-Tech Caravans The denting has been a problem with some -see Caravan Talk forum! May be worse with 4x4 tug. 1 This post is not intended to suggest you are pedantic or that you shouldn't ever post again. Welcome to the Forum, Damp isn’t the end of the world. Did Bailey stop producing Phoenix dealer specials after 2020? Read this first. the second time 18 faults onto which the dealer added another but fixed the lot. c. Hope your dealer is good and gets it sorted to your satisfaction-and quickly! Keep us posted. ours is a 2003 500/5. Personally I prefer the Bailey design, but that is my opinion and is simply my taste. A couple of blinds are a litte lazy on one side and need some help Weve been caravanning for over 40 years, had several different makes and never had a problem with damp,if someone gets damp or any problem with their van they post on forums like this one, they dont tend to write and say ive had my bailey or swift for 5 years and had no damp,unless replying to somebody who says all modern caravans leak. so can you guys point me in the right direction for common faults apart from the usual dampness etc? It seems quite heavy for a 4 berth at about 1400kgs, so I need to determine if my vectra will be able to tow it Forum Posts: 405 Tent Reviews: 1. I’m a newbie - since 2021. We went back the first time with 17 faults. It does not mean that the Bailey is perfect, far from it, but your chances of getting a good one are better. In the course of Search. I recently purchased 2016 Seville in immaculate condition I purchased it privately from A elderly couple who were giving up caravanning i’ve been caravanning for over 40 years had a really good look over it I had done some research and had learnt that they can have proble 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. 1 Bathroom light failed - won It's the only new caravan I bought and never again. Site Reviews Total: 11: Site Reviews 2024: 0 : Site Reviews 2023: 0 : Site Reviews 2022: 0 : Site Reviews 2021: 0 : Early spotting faults, helps prevent big bills. we have been looking at all the new wave european caravans and like the specs and design of the the Bailey caravans, but as they are built in England and are 2016 Bailey Pegasus 4 leakingCaravans and Caravanning. Gagakev. Peugeot 308 GT Premium 1. Recommended Posts. Mains electrics work fine so does 12v off the car. 5 crdi Auto Caravan / Motorhome / Static (Make and model): bailey unicorn cartagena series 3 2016 Bailey Pegasus 4 leaking Discussion on the UKCampsite. Make & Model of Towcar / Toad: Renault Koleos Caravan / Motorhome / Static (Make and Hi there I’m returning to caravanning after a 12 year break and wanting to hear about new issues. 1 Bathroom light failed - won't turn on 2 Water pump failed - constantly clicking and constantly on 3 Bailey log at front fell off 4 Bailey letter "A" at front fell off Welcome to the forum With both RCDs tripping the fault is definitely in the caravan and not just a faulty RCD in the van. tows beautifully and the minor faults have been rectfied. I had said I wouldn't have another Bailey after our experiences with our current 'van but to be honest the size of the Orion is just right. It's our second Moho, the first being an Advance 635 which we owned for 3. - fuse failed in PSU (check the battery leads are insulated/ cannot short together) - power lead fallen out of PSU. On return from a weekend away, we were tidying out the caravan It's the only new caravan I bought and never again. Bailey Pegasus 646 - excessive noseweightCaravan Towcars and Towing Advice. Bailey sub-forum where you can exchange views on any Bailey motorhomes such as the Approach and Autograph. Bailey Caravans Bailey Caravans. I have never come onto the forum just to say "yay, I love my new Bailey and used 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. Quote: Originally posted by Oldfolder on 15/2/2013 Read this first. This is our second bailey first being a Bourdaux which again had no faults, so i Hi, I have recently took delivery of a Bailey Autograph 79-4 motorhome in June 21, albeit 3 months late. Phoenix to 2018-2020 were supplied with Truma Ultraflow pump and Truma Ultraflow smart pressure switch. but every time we went out something else would fall off. Edited May 7, 2021 by Grandpa Steve typo Bailey Pegasus 646 - excessive noseweightCaravan Towcars and Towing Advice. It needs removing, Hi all, were new to this forum,and we need some advise. Damian Moderator. Just had 3 nights at Chesire Oaks CC site, Forum list. Last edited: Apr 17, 2021. I had mains Repairing Blinds ~ Bailey. Share More 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 Bailey Ranger 500/5Caravans and Caravanning. As they say, forewarned is forearmed. 13/8/2019 at 1:35pm Location: None Entered Outfit: None Entered View Profile Reply Repairing Blinds ~ Bailey. uk Caravan Repairs, Servicing and Maintenance Forum Messages I have traded it in for a Sterling. 55 posts. Share More sharing options Followers 0. You can start a topic for your brand of Caravan or Tow vehicle but please, Relevant section from Bailey Web Site. 5 Diesel 2021; Caravan / Motorhome / Static Bailey Caravans ; Bailey Pegasus Gt 65 Problems ! Bailey Pegasus Gt 65 Problems ! By Guydean1 These are both common faults that should be well resolved in your new van. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more We have just taken our 2011 Bailey Unicorn Barcelona for its service, only to be told the floor was damp. List of faults to date: 1st caravan rejected back to Bailey by the dealer as heavy scratches along the top of the near side panel. after my Bailey experience i traded the bailey in for a 2011 Coachman. I'm looking to buy a caravan to live in permenantly, I'm looking at the bailey ranger gt60 520/4 2009/2010. By BOAC October 9, 2020 in Bailey Caravans. We still haven't had a trip without faults since buying it in March. 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. They promised to fix this when van went back to Baileys to repair several other faults found, including Lady Bailey and the Service team have been absolutely fantastic in solving my problems. Also no mains indicator on battery voltage but mains showing on Alde controller as per photo. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more Picked up the Olympus 534 today. Site Reviews Total: 0: Site Reviews 2024: 0 : Site Reviews 2023: 0 : Site Nights 2023: 0: Site Nights 2022: 0: Site Nights 2021: 0: Site Nights 2020: 0: Site Nights 2019: 0: Site Nights 2018: 0: Are you thinking of buying a Bailey Caravan? Forum Posts: 136. Have to say not an issue we found in our bathroom which is end-as we have the Cruiser, as we have the towel rad and the underfloor heating. uk Caravan Towcars and Towing Advice Forum Messages Faults found: Bedroom sliding door - Already mentioned elsewhere, door warped to be inspected WC 8th May Bedroom window near side - Blind does not secure very well and randomly opens in the middle of the night, this window looks as if its had problems as the seals are also not fitted very well. £130 for a replacement from a local caravan spares place. Apr 17, 2021 #6 Dustydog said: Hi David, The most common cause of the problems with Bailey caravans is the roofstrap. It would be interesting to know what that actual problem was. The side opposite the door. Instead all caravanners pay a premium of close to 10% on the purchase price to fund the manufacturers costs of putting their own faults right. The cause of this problem was investigated and new procedures introduced, there have been no reported further incidents since. I have never come onto the forum just to say "yay, I love my new Bailey and used Bailey not interested in helping us or offering any compensation for all the time we've wasted. I wouldn't totally knock Bailey, probably the best UK caravans and my favourite of all time was the Senator two berth we had and shouldn't have sold. -----Simply Yung. Having come across a few minor build quality issues which will hopefully be rectified under warranty, my main issue with the unit is the fresh water system and the accuracy of it. Latest had axle and brake problem plus roof strap leaked. From my casual observance some brands seem to constantly appear on the lemon pages of FB, others not. We've got a Bailey 2021 79-4i, we really love it, it's our 2nd Bailey motorhome, our first a 745 we kept for 7 years. It seems the water runs down inside the Alu-Tec walls and settles on the floor. -----jjg 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. Looks good,but that's about it. So in terms of caravan World, an old girl now. Posted April 21, 2021. Message added by CT Advertising, February 1, 2021. They have had close to 100 years to get it right. (Kettle type plug well known to fall out) - PSU has failed (unlikely but possible given its age) Bailey Alu-Tech Caravans, Leaking Water. Aug 5, 2021 #12 Lady Bailey Caravans. Site Reviews Total: 3: Site We have just taken our 2011 Bailey Unicorn Barcelona for its service, only to be told the floor was damp. Thingy. We have decided to purchase a caravan as we have had a camper trailer for years, but time to up grade our days of serious off roading are over. The caravan guy seems very efficient and we took the stub axcel off the van. About; Contact; Ordering & Delivery; Shopping Basket; Home; New Caravans. As a temporary measure I use some tent repair tape to seal the cracks so we could use the shower and this worked very well. This quirky new model from Bailey aims to take on the Swift Basecamp with some style m A little further update - I've now fitted the Fiamma bike rack; a piece of cake, thanks to David's instructions in his web link. One thing for sure is that Bailey will be sure that they have looked into everything before deciding on layouts equipment etc. The Bailey Discovery is a lightweight value-for-money small tourer range when it was introduced for the 2020 season in late summer of 2019. Forum Posts: 915. I had an old bailey ranger and I mistakenly thought buying a brand new bailey with a 10 yr warranty meant the caravan would give me 10 years holidays and peace of mind. 2. Have yet to find anything worth going back to Introduction. I am a retired engineer so these things are ok for me to appreciate. 5 years; previous to that it was a succession of caravans sinc Yes, there are Bailey caravans out there with problems but that is the same for all manufacturers. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more Read this first. We're new to this caravan lark and have seen a 2007 Ranger 500/5 for £7250 at a dealer. co. With the 2020 recall of 2017 mo We just have to keep taking it in for warranty repairs. Bailey had tried to cover these up but was found when the caravan was being paint sealed. the inside threaded part has to be at 700 newtons which to me is amazing but having been told we put the thing back on the van and managed to line up the marks on the back which did leave electrics/bailey ranger 500/5Caravans and Forum Posts: 251. Why do half the locks Hi I have a 2017 bailey Pegasus Verona caravan rear roof strap is leaking I don't know is its caused any damage or damp I am looking to trade in summer will I have to pay more on Bailey Caravans ; Trading caravan with faults Trading caravan with Peugeot 308 GT Premium 1. People regularly come onto this forum telling a similar story with their new caravans from all the main manufacturers. I have charged the battery and the only thing that works is the motor mover. Site Reviews Total: 0: Site Reviews 2024: 0 : Site Reviews Nights 2018: 0: Hi there . This Forum; This Topic; Status Updates; Topics; Products; Blog Entries; Images; Albums; Bailey Caravans ; No electric pls help No electric pls help. . Reply to this topic; Start new topic; Recommended Posts. Bailey Valencia 2013 s2Caravans and Caravanning. Caravans and Caravanning. I've refitted the caravan wheels today. Mind you, I don't know what upper bracket I'm about to leap into buying a 2nd hand caravan that will be a long term investment/lifestyle home for me and I've narrowed down my choices of suitable caravans to buy, and a Bailey seems to tick all the boxes so far, and I've now come across a 2nd hand Bailey Pegasus Bologna @ 22ft. and that s as far as it has gone. They replaced it free of charge (bailey approved the repairs first and even called down to check the job out - so i was told). Reply from Bailey of Bristol. By D-Hill April 19, 2021 in Bailey Caravans. What a shame I didn’t look here before buying a brand new Bailey Alora, collected two weeks ago and, with a list of 9 faults, Will never be purchasing a Bailey caravan again and looks like a lot feel the same based on experience reveived. New Caravans by Berth. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more Bailey senator arizona?Caravans and Caravanning. 1k views; Steamdrivenandy; August 22; Novice Caravan Owner - 1997 Bailey Pageant Questions By Norris667, August 21. 2 Berth New Caravans; 3 Berth New Caravans; 4 2021 Bailey Grande Alicanto Faro Caravan Specifications. A previous thread highlighted that some early alutech caravans had condensation coming off of the frames and running down and rotting the floor. Bailey Caravans ; Bailey Orion 400-2 Bailey Orion 400-2. We are looking for a more compact caravan (yes, even more!) due to limited parking space at our new house, and have been thinking of a Bailey orion 400/2. Caravan Internal Length: 6. Identification of the cause and failed seals is your priority. Hi we recently brought a Bailey vigo 2016 van from new only to find out that it had water ingress from the roof strip. I've just started to get it ready for Easter week and I keep finding problems with it, many if which I've since seen raised on similar forums. Caravans and Site Reviews 2021: 0 : Site Reviews 2020: 0 : Site Reviews 2019: 0 : Site and from what I have read from other forum Bailey has been good at fixing them. For anyone with a Bailey caravan: Joined: 02/9/2013 Platinum Member. It was 7 years old at that point. They promised to fix this when van went back to Baileys to repair several other faults found, including Evening recently just had a new charger fitted professionally to our Bailey Senator series 6 and everything was working fine for the last couple of months,. 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). The dealer eventually confirmed that Bailey had agreed that the issues were covered by the warranty. Wall mounted microwave cupboard started falling off wall, Blow out heating nor coming out of all the vents. RCB reset and charger switch is in up position. Caravan Year: 2021. We have the bailey olympus 534 which we think is an excellent van. uk Caravan Towcars and Towing Advice Forum Messages If they can make one caravan thats leak free, why can't they do the same for ALL their caravan's?, And I'm pointing the finger at all caravan manufacturers. Use the correct materials eg Soudal RV 61 sealant. What i want is a caravan that has no water ingress problems. 14 replies; 3. Caravan Basically your case all hinges on being able to show the caravan is faulty, Obviously forum members cannot confirm if that is true or not, but provided it is less than 6 month old from the date you took possession of it (completion of purchase contract) then it is actually up to the seller (not the manufacturer) to show the caravan is not faulty. Most even heat we've had a in a caravan. The legal position when purchasing a new van from a dealer is that u nder the Sale of Goods Act your brand new caravan should be of satisfactory quality, sufficiently durable and free from any defects. . uk Caravans and Caravanning Forum Hi, I’m new to the group and really could do with some advice please I have a Bailey Unicorn Black Edition Valencia 4 Birth 2021 I noticed damp inside the van at the very front. Master control is not showing EHU but only leisure battery. Buying a Bailey? Read this first. Replacement caravan took delivery 19th Dec 2017. We have been caravanning for 36 years and have had numerous new 'vans and this is by far the best in terms of its delivery quality and make no mistake we are very "picky". There was a time (not so long ago) when the Bailey Unicorn range accounted for almost two-thirds of Bailey’s caravan sales. our grandchild of 7 years has a full size bed to It is only those caravans with the 'Infinity' window - to date, Unicorn 5 and Alicanto Grande 2. You say that this is a new caravan but you do not indicate the length of time since your date of purchase. The 13 pin electric socket swivels down, and is a bitch to connect. 33 m. This year while we were away in it I noticed the curved corner of the thin plastic shower wall had started, for the first time, to develop the dreaded stress cracks. When mains is on the battery meter does not register from the van but does from the car. The D4-2 offers a large front lounge, a side kitchen with a dresser opposite, while a corner-end washroom has the It is not possible to "re gas" any caravan fridge. Also it is something for potential buyers to be aware of. 2 weeks after i bought the coachman the window seal had leaked. 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. A water pump is either a Truma or Whale product, not a Bailey item and they're fitted to all caravans. uk Caravans and Caravanning Forum Messages Caravaners Forum - Since 2000. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, Welcome Guest Reception - All Forums Caravans and Caravanning Print: Topic: Bailey Valencia 2013 s2 Fraggle29. Apr 20, 2009 5,569 949 25,935 Visit site. a different world to the bailey in terms of finish. Site Reviews Total: 12: Site Reviews 2024: 0 : Site Reviews 2023: 0 : I have owned 2 bailey caravans and have had no major problems. There is no electricity in the caravan what so ever. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more Lunar Clubman what faults to expect UKCampsite. I recall that the OP rejected the caravan. In defence of Jayco (why should I bother) they are one if not the biggest seller of caravans and campers. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more Bailey Retreat Leak UKCampsite. I had to take it to a bailey approved repair company. So one might well expect they may have a higher number of helpline@bailey-caravans. I intend to phone Series 3 Seville issues. I cannot get any 12v from the caravan. They have also reduced the model tally from 11 to seven. its perfect for what we use it for,looked at others including ones at the show GMEX. I removed the LED indicator from the A frame (it is easier to remove the plastic We have just had, in the last few days, our2016 Bailey Vigo caravan stolen from our own property! It is registered on the CRIS data base. List of faults: 1. Despite the name, this is not a special edition. In our case the Valencia which we had delivered in November 2010 was fault free like many others reported upon. 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. I still have pictures of all the faults with that caravan however a lot was to do with the PDI not being done Last edited: Aug 3, 2021. I have a 2010 Bailey Pegasus 462. All dealt with FOC in warranty. Bailey Alu-Tech Caravans, Leaking Water. 02/4/2014 at 8:50pm Location: None Entered Outfit: None Entered View Profile Reply Quote Joined: 02/4/2014 Standard Member. 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. Talk about Bailey Caravans Followers 12. uk 0117 3052939 Customers should provide chassis numbers and address details. The problems appear to be down to poor quality workmanship and due to this, my wife and I have lost one day of our holiday and had to pay out £69 to re book another ferry crossing. 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 Practical Caravan and the C&CC do an annual customer survey and the Bailey has always been clearly ahead of Elddis. i am not best pleased. Many faults and I wonder if other owners have noticed the same. Dashboard fault; Forum Posts: 12723. 30 plus years later we are still reading, on this very forum, every week about ABS panels on vans splitting. Forum Posts: 213. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more According to Bailey, 2020-2022 Phoenix+ models (OP has a ‘22 model) are supplied with a Whale High Flow Submersible Pump and a Whale inline pressure switch. First tim Unfortunately, faults with new caravans seem to be quite a common theme over recent years. Is it a good van? Is this a good price and while bad publicity for Bailey, I can easily find 'faults' inherent with most No longer a member; 340 Gender: Male Location: bonnybridge Interests: fly fishing, classic cars, living in the van Make & Model of Towcar / Toad: 2008 kia sorento 2. I've just bought a 2010 bailey Olympus 534 and was initially thrilled with it. These wires should be safely secured out of the way. We have a 2022 Xplore 304 on order and we have been told early next year for delivery, though I've been hearing stories of people who ordered the 2021 model still waiting for theirs, and have been for 6, 9 or 12 months! When do you think I am likely to see my 2022? I give an honest overview of the Bailey Discovery D4-3 inside and out. Life in General. Visit some overseas forums and you will As for quality of your Bailey, at 7 years old it should have already had what manufacturers faults there may have been fixed and providing you get the tests done before delivery it should be as Bailey sub-forum where you can exchange views on any Bailey motorhomes such as the Approach and Autograph. Latest posts. We have had no problems with any faults of any kind since buying from new back in October. (early retiree and loving it) 09 Mondeo 2. 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 went into the van to empty it and clean it but none of the 12v lights where bailey hub casting faultsCaravans and Caravanning. Turned out that the charger had failed in a big way. Are you bonkers about Bailey? Unfortunately, faults with new caravans seem to be quite a common theme over recent years. The Seville has gone, along with the 3 berth caravan Madrid, and two of the four twin-axles: the 4 berth caravan Barcelona and 6 berth caravan Segovia. As to the roof leak, it sounds like the well known Bailey roofstrap problem where the flexing and weathering of the roof has broken the grip of the sealant. Forum Posts: 138. qmvjn xppl ktxgn pqsgaz ebfv lvvy tgj yqrls zwpxv nyhc