Posted on 27/02/2019 09:51
hi just bought a bailey phoenix 2 berth and I cannot get the noseweight above 48kilos I have everything on the floor at the front of the van awning/water container/bedding in the front etc I have nothing behind the axle when it was delivered it was about 20kilos on the nose.acording to the 5/7% ratio it should be 68kilos minimum.any one else with the same problem. and is it safe to tow with such a low nose weight.
Posted on 07/03/2019 20:49
A lot of Baileys suffered from high nose weight which is probably why they shifted the gas bottles and battery to the middle. Makes sense as the amount of gas carried doesn’t affect the noseweight. The OP needs to put something heavy at the front inside or front of the lockers. Usually an awning would do the trick but in this case it doesn’t seem to have done. Filling an aquaroll isn’t very sensible as it might reduce the available payload and anyway would be difficult to secure on the floor of the van.
Posted on 07/03/2019 17:30 by RowenaBCAMCI've spoken to our technical team who have advised to put something heavy in the front locker/right at the front inside the ‘van. A full water container (safely secured) if necessary. Otherwise your outfit stability at higher speeds (i.e. above 50mph or so) risks being significantly compromised.
I hope this helps and enjoy your new bailey.
Posted on 07/03/2019 22:11
Not your fault Ro but do the tech team know what they are talking about? If, in the unlikely event, the MIRO for that model is correct then the remaining load available is 117 kg before adding a leisure battery at around 25kg. After adding the battery there is 25kg left. Are they seriously suggesting putting 40kg of water in the usual aquaroll in the caravan and leaving 77 kg payload when as a couple we can only just manage on 150kg?
Posted on 07/03/2019 19:17 by Cornersteadyyou think they are different departments?
Posted on 23/10/2020 14:33
I have just bought a Bailey Unicorn Seville and the noseweight without luggage etc is 30kg! Measured myself and by the garage. Bailey confirmed that the Seville is "light". But the 5-7% rule suggests that the weight should be over 70kg. Its practically impossible to get to a maximum. It sounds like a design fault. Has any body else experienced low noseweights?
Posted on 23/10/2020 14:33 by Pip56I have just bought a Bailey Unicorn Seville and the noseweight without luggage etc is 30kg! Measured myself and by the garage. Bailey confirmed that the Seville is "light". But the 5-7% rule suggests that the weight should be over 70kg. Its practically impossible to get to a maximum. It sounds like a design fault. Has any body else experienced low noseweights?
Posted on 23/10/2020 14:33 by Pip56I have just bought a Bailey Unicorn Seville and the noseweight without luggage etc is 30kg! Measured myself and by the garage. Bailey confirmed that the Seville is "light". But the 5-7% rule suggests that the weight should be over 70kg. Its practically impossible to get to a maximum. It sounds like a design fault. Has any body else experienced low noseweights?
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