Alko Axle Problems

....P.S. there is a Facebook page called Bailey Axle Problems Family.  It is a private group, but that just means you have to ask to become a member.  Those with axle problems might find the advice useful...

https://www.facebook.com/groups/320457838741068/

David

Curiously there's a new APPG announced in June CMC mag on p18

http://www.trailerappg.org.uk

The club is represented on the group, maybe lobbying the Chair MP Karin Smyth would be a wat forward?

Maybe not looking at the current shambles............

The club has often said it’s not a lobbying organisation so I wouldn’t bet on that route.  Perhaps the way to go is for Bailey owners to get together and take mass legal action

I've heard it is not just Bailey's with the axle problem other manufacturers are having symptoms now, Bailey's showed first as they've minimal wheel arch clearance. Substandard rubber in the suspension !

All manufacturers using Alko are having brake issues since they sourced cheap friction material in 2017!

I get the impression that the main purpose of the APPG is to promote awareness of safety matters with regard to towing and not necessarily to specific engineering design issues, as is the case here.

Fact is that problems should not be experienced even if it suspension collapses completely. Bump stops should be provided to prevent tyre to wheelarch contact.

Indeed, we had problems with our Swift Challenger "leaning". The wheel arch trim was perilously close to the tyre on the services side of the caravan. We ended up being terrified to carry almost anything in the van while travelling. Subsequently sold the van before signs of any actual rubbing.

I guess it depends if an axle / brake problem is defined as a safety issue, If I had similar problems on my car it would it not fail an MOT?

I  started this discussion and am pleased with the fellow caravaner response. The sort of common sense helpful people that we meet every time we go away and offer to help if in trouble. We do not deserve the dismissive and ignoring the problem sort of attitude from Bailey and AlKo and other brands. If we are all wrong and do not know the details then let us know. Address the problem if there is one. Do not just ignore us   We are the ones who might buy your caravans!

I have wondered what the legal obligations are to selling a van with a known axle problem.I can understand if you sell back to a dealer, informing them or just keeping quiet so increasing your part ex ,but what would be the recourse selling it privately.

No actual problem had been identified. It just seemed it could have developed into a problem. I wouldn't have sold a dangerous van!