New Bailey Leaking

Lynton replied on 10/02/2017 13:52

Posted on 10/02/2017 13:52

Afternoon all, just thought I let you know of the issues I have had with Bailey Brindisi and its repair issues.  Although the there is a 6 year ingress which can be extended to 10 years but all this does not make much of a difference when you have to wait nearly, currently 64 days (and counting) and still no sign of the part from Baileys suppliers.  Problem happened during a rally at Stonehaven, after a cold snap of weather, ( 5Dec 16) and we had the heating on and before we out for a function there was drip running down the wall inside the caravan from the coving mid way in the bedroom area.

Took Van to the dealership, who incidentally I have no issues with they are trying their best to get the van back to us, but the repair which happens to be at where the roof is joined with the front and back panels connected by strip and two end caps.  The dealership was promised that 17 Jan parts would be available from bailey then  hours to fix the van and a day for the new adhesive to take hold properly then van could be returned.  With another rally due in Feb 17th I asked for an update last week and the latest news is that part expected 20 Feb into Bailey then expressed mail up to my dealer who can effect a repair.  Bailey had commented that they are having issues with their supplier of the repair kit that they made for apparent on going issues with the join on Bailey caravans.  Absolutely fed up with Bailey, the van is 4 months old bought from new and it has been in the workshop almost as long as I have had it!! Not happy at all.   I live in hope that the part really does arrive on the 20th and fixed before the end of Feb 17.  Has anybody else had leaking issues with Bailey and shocking repair times, by the way I appreciate the 2 week shut down for xmas. 

Nightmare Lynton

replied on 16/08/2020 14:25

Posted on 17/11/2018 17:44 by JVB66

When you consider the thousands of Bailey products  (look arround most  touring sites)compaired to other makes  ,then things need to be put into perspective ,All makes from every manufacturer from al l countries have had some with damp or other problems, but if the numbers in use are much less then so will the "complaints?" be,if damp was the perceived "problem"that some say then the 10 year warranty against water ingress would have sent Bailey to the wallsurprised

Posted on 16/08/2020 14:25

the 10 year warranty against water ingress would have sent Bailey to the wall

Not really as the cost of remedial work will be worked into the cost of purchase since they know, from their records the average cost of remedial work

Bryn Whyte replied on 16/08/2020 21:34

Posted on 16/08/2020 21:34

Mine is a 4 year old Bailey Cartagena 3 caravan owned from new and serviced annually. I now have a leak above left side of bed in cupboard directly below the roof join and roof strip. Now waiting for warranty work. Another fine top of the Range Bailey product!!

 

xtrailman replied on 17/08/2020 18:57

Posted on 16/08/2020 21:34 by Bryn Whyte

Mine is a 4 year old Bailey Cartagena 3 caravan owned from new and serviced annually. I now have a leak above left side of bed in cupboard directly below the roof join and roof strip. Now waiting for warranty work. Another fine top of the Range Bailey product!!

 

Posted on 17/08/2020 18:57

I never understood the logic in creating a roof joint my Unicorn 1 only had a joint at the back panel.

But it still leaked into the floor in the front lockers after 6 years the underside (outside) was rotting so i got shut quick, shame as the U1 was a real luxury caravan inside.

I don't see me ever buying a Bailey again despite having two in the past, our Senator was dry after 7 years.

Bryn Whyte replied on 18/08/2020 10:31

Posted on 18/08/2020 10:31

You know that there is a water ingress issue with bailey caravans when the main

dealer keeps a spare roof sealing strip in stock!!

My 2016 cartagena 3 is now in for warranty work after he roof joint has started to leak all over ths bed!!!!

Mikenbike replied on 18/08/2020 14:04

Posted on 18/08/2020 14:04

Bryn, you were 'lucky' to get 4 years out of it.  My Bailey rubbish started leaking through the roof aged 2 years. 

I still cannot believe they could inflict on the public a product range so poorly tested that its roof leaks after just 2 years!  

The interior fit & finish was also poor compared to my Auto-Trail which replaced it, eg. interior window gap rubbers fitted too tightly stretched, so continually coming adrift and lifting out of place, various wood veneers peeling away, shower compartment poorly sealed, etc, etc.  A shoddy build standard all round. 

Never again will I touch another "half-baked Bailey".  

 

Bryn Whyte replied on 18/08/2020 15:18

Posted on 11/02/2017 17:37 by JVB66

But then the age of the posters on this forum according to some, puts them in the Bailey buyers age range so there are sure to be more "moans" as you only have look round most sites and count the Baileys and the age of the ownerscool

Posted on 18/08/2020 15:18

I take it you work for Baileys!!

Bryn Whyte replied on 18/08/2020 15:23

Posted on 18/08/2020 14:04 by Mikenbike

Bryn, you were 'lucky' to get 4 years out of it.  My Bailey rubbish started leaking through the roof aged 2 years. 

I still cannot believe they could inflict on the public a product range so poorly tested that its roof leaks after just 2 years!  

The interior fit & finish was also poor compared to my Auto-Trail which replaced it, eg. interior window gap rubbers fitted too tightly stretched, so continually coming adrift and lifting out of place, various wood veneers peeling away, shower compartment poorly sealed, etc, etc.  A shoddy build standard all round. 

Never again will I touch another "half-baked Bailey".  

 

Posted on 18/08/2020 15:23

MikenBike

Were on the same page hear. I to have given up with bailey and although they stung me for £25k for a half baked Bailey. I to will never purchase another Bailey Caravan.

 

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