Bailey owners a question

[thedoog1]

Hi, we maybe about to change to Bailey, i have seen 2 vans of the same model and year. But the external bbq point was on opposite sides, which side is normal. I assumed it would be nearside but the one i like it is on the offside which i found a little strange.

 

[Harby]

I'd also assume nearside. Ours was dealer-fitted so we had it put on the nearside at the front, which is where I've always seen them.

 

[PaulT]

Mines on the nearside but both sides have their advantages and disadvantages.

 

[Mel]

Ours is on the near side near the front (on a Valencia ). Have to feed the gas pipe out when a full awning is up, but not difficult. If you had it on the offside then you would need quite a long gas pipe to get the barbecue/cadac around to the near side otherwise you would be on next doors pitch?
Mel

 

[Dustydog]

Our Bailey is on the offside.
The logic I think is to encourage you using the BBQ well away from the awning.
Do I care which side?
No. But remember you can use 3 mtrs of gas pipe( I think it’s 3 mtrs. We use ours as far away from the caravan and awning as possible.

 

[thedoog1]

Dusty is yours towards the centre of the van, on the Seville we like it is. But on the other one it's at the front of the nearside. I think we like everything else about the van to let it stop us getting it.

 

[woodsieboy]

When we had our Bailey Senator the point was on the offside, before collecting it we had a point fitted by the dealer on the nearside as well, only ever used the nearside one,

 

[Dustydog]

Dusty is yours towards the centre of the van, on the Seville we like it is. But on the other one it's at the front of the nearside. I think we like everything else about the van to let it stop us getting it.

The Doog, very near the front offside

 

[thedoog1]

Thanks I think I will get a price for having it front nearside.

 

[Dustydog]

Thanks I think I will get a price for having it front nearside.

Watch the awning

 

[Hutch]

Our Bailey is on the offside.
The logic I think is to encourage you using the BBQ well away from the awning.
Do I care which side?
No. But remember you can use 3 mtrs of gas pipe( I think it’s 3 mtrs. We use ours as far away from the caravan and awning as possible.

Yes we have noticed , never been invited round for a burger or a sausage, :huh:

 

[Nick1981]

hi can anyone help me ive got a Bailey senator montana and the water/taps fire and lights have gone off 240 is working on the down lights and sockets but nothing else is ive checked fuses but seem all ok 12 volt lights not working ??

 

[Martin24]

It is usual that the two Bailey's have different sides for their BBQ point. In the case of a batch of Unicorns we looked at a few years ago, the gas point was on the offside at launch but this was changed to nearside following a number of complaints from customers. They may well be the same year but one is a newer batch.

 

[thedoog1]

Thanks Martin it is Unicorns we are looking at. I intend to ring them this morning about having a point put in the usual place. The 2 vans we are looking are the same year but have a number of differences

 

[Raywood]

hi can anyone help me ive got a Bailey senator montana and the water/taps fire and lights have gone off 240 is working on the down lights and sockets but nothing else is ive checked fuses but seem all ok 12 volt lights not working ??

I assume you have checked the battery is not flat. My first guess would be the battery charger has failed. Electrics are not my field though. I would resubmit this as a separate thread though as people who have already contributed to this thread may not go back and spot your post.

 

[Craigyoung]

Nicky I agree with Ray, when we were in France our charger went but we still had power from 24o , the odd light etc , check your charger which should be beside your battery.

Craig .

 

[ProfJohnL]

Just in case it isn't obvious to any reader, it is unsafe to use BBQ or any other open flamed device inside an awning especially when it is closed up, as the fumes they produce are potentially highly dangerous as they can build up. Simply don't do it.

 

[otherclive]

Just in case it isn't obvious to any reader, it is unsafe to use BBQ or any other open flamed device inside an awning especially when it is closed up, as the fumes they produce are potentially highly dangerous as they can build up. Simply don't do it.

It’s also a fire risk too, especially if the kit gets knocked. Naked flames inside awning are not to be encouraged.

 

[Beehpee]

I had a BBQ point on my previous caravan and just needed to get the adapter to plug into it which I did and used it for a week while we were away and never bothered again, ours was on awning side of the van so had to use a long hose to get the BBQ out of the awning and it then meant there was just the one place I could position the BBQ, I found it much easier having a separate gas bottle as then depending on which way the wind was blowing I could position the BBQ where it was least affected by the wind, too near the awning can present a fire risk and splashes from fat spitting can leave greasy marks, our current van has a point as well but no intention of ever using it but I suppose some people find it useful.
I may be wrong but I thought with a Cadac they recommended a hose no longer than 2 metres?
BP

 

[Rod_5079699]

We had the same problem last year failed charger

 

[Dustydog]

Sir Sticky
How about coming to this year’s Woosiefest
It will be good.
My view is whichever side your gas outlet is keep it well away from the awning B)

 

[Beehpee]

Hi DD when and where is it this year?

BP

 

[Dustydog]

Hi DD when and where is it this year?

BP

BP see this link. Everything is there. Our King is having an explore end of teh month. If you can't see it let me know and I'll try a different link
https://www.practicalcaravan.com/forum/chit-chat/44911-woosie-club#444206

Best wishes

DD

 

[Woodentop]

One of the issues with the way Bailey construct their electrics is that there is often little or no air flow anywhere around the power box in the top of which the power supply unit (PSU) is located. There is a small fan in the PSU but that often either fails or gets stuck with fluff.
The simple answer is to get two small 12V computer fans. Fit one over the grille in the plastic of the power box at the top of the left side wall, setting it so that it blows air into the box. Then fit another over the grille at the right end of the top panel of the power box, setting it to extract air. (There will be arrows embossed on the fan body showing direction of rotation and of air flow. Wire the fans in series so that they run slower than normal (and thus quieter) and connect then through a switch to the 12V supply. This will keep the power supply cooler and extend its life expectancy.
Incidentally doing the same with two fans behind the fridge cooling vents so that the lower fan is blowing in and the upper fan is sucking air out and you will never have any problems with your fridge failing to cool no matter how hot it is outside.
I can't remember if it has been mentioned, but the PSU is supplied by a mains 'kettle plug' and they are notorious for falling out in transit. With the mains off, first free the power box from its mounts, then undo the four screws on the front panel and remove the front of the power box case. The PSU and kettle plug will be obvious. Make sure the plug is pushed fully home and fix it in place using a couple of long plastic ties in series round the PSU box (the box just pulls out once disconnected.) Reassemble in reverse of disassembly.

 

[thedoog1]

Solved the BBQ point problem, dealer fitted one in normal place for £95. Just got to wait until next week to collect the van.