We bought a new Bailey Senator Carolina in Dec 2005. During the winter of 2006 the whole internal of the caravan went mouldy, cupboard doors, inside the cupboards, curtains, carpets and there was even mould on the windows (despite only being left unused for a couple of months). Our dealer was less than helpful and despite being returned to the Bailey factory, was sent back in the same condition even though we were told all fabrics had been replaced and the inside had been valeted. Eventually they replaced the caravan (about a year ago). We have just pulled the new caravan out of storage to use it and again it has started to go mouldy. We now intend to ask Bailey for a full refund to enable us to buy an alternative caravan. Has anyone else had similar experiences or is this isolated? Please let us know. Thank you. David.
Bailey Caravan with Damp
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David,
Microbiological contaminants (bacteria, mould & fungus) are naturally present in the air. Moisture, darkness & stagnent or still air are the key ingredients necessary for microbiological growth to occur on surfaces. Moisture (condensation) forms on any surface if there is a temperature differential. The naturally occurring microbial contaminants utilize the moisture that does not evaporate, using the moisture and microscopic deposits found on all surfaces as a food source and breeding ground.
To avoid mould growth you need to make sure that all hard surfaces are as clean as possible, When we put our van into storage, even if only for a few weeks, we wipe down all surfaces with an antibacterial solution, make sure that there is good ventilation by leaving the roof vents slightly open and a couple of the windows on "night" latch, and then we go back & check the van every 2 or 3 weeks, if we spot any mould, usually the only place we find any is the fridge, we clean it up straight away.
Its not your van per se that causes the mould, more likely where you store it & the conditions in which it's stored thats the problem.
Oh & BTW mine's a Senator Indiana, kept in undercover storage, but well ventilated
Microbiological contaminants (bacteria, mould & fungus) are naturally present in the air. Moisture, darkness & stagnent or still air are the key ingredients necessary for microbiological growth to occur on surfaces. Moisture (condensation) forms on any surface if there is a temperature differential. The naturally occurring microbial contaminants utilize the moisture that does not evaporate, using the moisture and microscopic deposits found on all surfaces as a food source and breeding ground.
To avoid mould growth you need to make sure that all hard surfaces are as clean as possible, When we put our van into storage, even if only for a few weeks, we wipe down all surfaces with an antibacterial solution, make sure that there is good ventilation by leaving the roof vents slightly open and a couple of the windows on "night" latch, and then we go back & check the van every 2 or 3 weeks, if we spot any mould, usually the only place we find any is the fridge, we clean it up straight away.
Its not your van per se that causes the mould, more likely where you store it & the conditions in which it's stored thats the problem.
Oh & BTW mine's a Senator Indiana, kept in undercover storage, but well ventilated
David is right
I have a Bailey 460/4 kept at home with a cover over it.
Yes you do have to keep a good eye and inspect for mould.
With our weather damp cold wet you do have to keep cleaning and keep looking for damp and mould. If we lived in Spain no problem
but we do not. The place you store the caravan is it damp does it have good vents for air flow. Ask around see if any body else has got the same problem.
GoodLuck steve
I have a Bailey 460/4 kept at home with a cover over it.
Yes you do have to keep a good eye and inspect for mould.
With our weather damp cold wet you do have to keep cleaning and keep looking for damp and mould. If we lived in Spain no problem
but we do not. The place you store the caravan is it damp does it have good vents for air flow. Ask around see if any body else has got the same problem.
GoodLuck steve
Hi David we had 1991 Bailey Majestic we kept stored under cover in a building but never had any problems with mould on surfaces. We now have a Pageant Burgundy which is stored in the open and we've had no problems yet with that (crossed fingers). We check it every week and keep moisture traps in.
All the best
Tomo
All the best
Tomo
We have a 1992 Sprite Super Major,soon to be replaced with a new Swift challenger. It has been outside all it's life and apart from the time when I didn't realise we'd lost a roof light and it P%$
Sorry but have to agree with other posters. We've never had a problem with recent Bailey's or any other van. Sounds like something you are doing or something to do with here it is kept as mentioned. We sold a 2005 Carolina last year and we'd never had any mould problems.
It sounds like Bailey have given you a fair trot so far, If I was them I would not entertain refunding cost of the van.
I would be looking at where and how you store it.
It sounds like Bailey have given you a fair trot so far, If I was them I would not entertain refunding cost of the van.
I would be looking at where and how you store it.
David
We have had a string of Baileys and never had your problem.
Do you cover her up in the winter?
It's hard to comprehend how two brand new caravans mae at diferent times can suffer the same problem. It must be the storage situation or something you are doing , unwittingly??
I think Jason's assessment isvery fairly stated. Clealy Bailey have been very decent to you.
Cheers
Alan
We have had a string of Baileys and never had your problem.
Do you cover her up in the winter?
It's hard to comprehend how two brand new caravans mae at diferent times can suffer the same problem. It must be the storage situation or something you are doing , unwittingly??
I think Jason's assessment isvery fairly stated. Clealy Bailey have been very decent to you.
Cheers
Alan
David
I have a sterling sapphire had no problems until now went to check it a couple of weeks ago and found like a mould dust all over the cupboards, but nothing on the cushions, but the problem is some of it has marked the wood and nothing will bring it out.
I have a sterling sapphire had no problems until now went to check it a couple of weeks ago and found like a mould dust all over the cupboards, but nothing on the cushions, but the problem is some of it has marked the wood and nothing will bring it out.
David,
We have caravand for a few years through the winter and have never had any problems with mould.
Could it be that you are putting your caravan into storage with the inside damp?
On what type of ground do you store your caravan, grass or concrete?
Do you store your caravan in a low lying damp area?
There has got to be , perhaps a not too obvious a reason why your caravans suffer so much from mould.
Hamer
We have caravand for a few years through the winter and have never had any problems with mould.
Could it be that you are putting your caravan into storage with the inside damp?
On what type of ground do you store your caravan, grass or concrete?
Do you store your caravan in a low lying damp area?
There has got to be , perhaps a not too obvious a reason why your caravans suffer so much from mould.
Hamer
David
Senator Louisiana - no damp probs.
Perhaps try answering the following questions and one of the army of experts on this site could point you in the right direction.
Was it fully dry and aired inside when stored?
Stored inside or outside?
Is it covered, if so with what?
Everything drained down?
Onboard tank empty?
Water and waste container empty or outside?
Toilet flush and cassette empty?
Was a potentially damp awning left inside?
Is the storeage place near a building(no air circulation)?
Is the storeage in an exposed wet and windy spot?
Are the vent holes in the floor clear of 'stuff' inside and out?
Do you use keep anything other than caravan stuff in it ?
Could there be a gas flue (especially condensing boiler)from a building blowing damp air at or under the van?
Hope you get things soreted
Senator Louisiana - no damp probs.
Perhaps try answering the following questions and one of the army of experts on this site could point you in the right direction.
Was it fully dry and aired inside when stored?
Stored inside or outside?
Is it covered, if so with what?
Everything drained down?
Onboard tank empty?
Water and waste container empty or outside?
Toilet flush and cassette empty?
Was a potentially damp awning left inside?
Is the storeage place near a building(no air circulation)?
Is the storeage in an exposed wet and windy spot?
Are the vent holes in the floor clear of 'stuff' inside and out?
Do you use keep anything other than caravan stuff in it ?
Could there be a gas flue (especially condensing boiler)from a building blowing damp air at or under the van?
Hope you get things soreted
I'd concur with everyone else, it must be where or how you store it. We had an old Eccles 1982 vintage which was as fresh as a daisy inside, it was everso dirty and green on the outside as it had been stored unused for several years. Our last van,a Baily Ranger, which we bought secondhand was 9 years old and was good as new. Both vans had spent all their life outside, not covered and without any form of dehumidification.
I've also got a boat which sits out on a mooring in the river estuary which is a dry as a bone inside no mould or damp in the upholstery or any other nooks and crannies. We just ensure that the vents are open to let air circulate.
I've also got a boat which sits out on a mooring in the river estuary which is a dry as a bone inside no mould or damp in the upholstery or any other nooks and crannies. We just ensure that the vents are open to let air circulate.
we have a avondale rialto 1999. It is normally stored outside all year. We find that the best thing to prevent condensation is the absorbant crystal, placed in the small containers at the front,centre and rear of the van.
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