Bailey Spare Wheel

[Redfield]

I've just taken delivery of a 1999 Bailey Pageant Champagne. I've found the spare wheel under the chassis but how do I get it out? There's nothing in the handbook just instructions in changeing the wheel.

Thank you

 

[David_374242465]

If the spare carrier is a standard Alko item (not a DIY fit) then you should find a large nurled plastic nut about 2 ins dia, in the centre of the fixing, usually on the near-side. This nut will probably have a split pin, which has to be removed before you can unscrew the nut.

With the nut removed, it is just a matter of pulling the carrier out from the side, then without completely removing the carrier, you can gain access to the spare, with a centre fixing bolt holding it to carrier.

It really is a PITA to get at, and do not be surprised if the carrier tube slides are very difficult to slide apart.

A yearly dismantle and regreasing of the tubes etc, is usually recommended, to keep the carrier in good nick.

BTW Getting the spare out, with a flat on the nearside, can be almost impossible due to lack of ground clearance, and you will almost certainely need to jack up that side as high as you safely can. I find the jacks supplied with caravans difficult to use and not very safe, in my opinion. I always carry a good bottle jack in my towing vehicle. Some even carry a trolley jack!

Either way, using the spare at side of road can be a real pain and dangerous.

Dave

 

[Woody3]

If the spare carrier is a standard Alko item (not a DIY fit) then you should find a large nurled plastic nut about 2 ins dia, in the centre of the fixing, usually on the near-side. This nut will probably have a split pin, which has to be removed before you can unscrew the nut.

With the nut removed, it is just a matter of pulling the carrier out from the side, then without completely removing the carrier, you can gain access to the spare, with a centre fixing bolt holding it to carrier.

It really is a PITA to get at, and do not be surprised if the carrier tube slides are very difficult to slide apart.

A yearly dismantle and regreasing of the tubes etc, is usually recommended, to keep the carrier in good nick.

BTW Getting the spare out, with a flat on the nearside, can be almost impossible due to lack of ground clearance, and you will almost certainely need to jack up that side as high as you safely can. I find the jacks supplied with caravans difficult to use and not very safe, in my opinion. I always carry a good bottle jack in my towing vehicle. Some even carry a trolley jack!

Either way, using the spare at side of road can be a real pain and dangerous.

Dave

Lube the slides with Waxoyl - lasts better.

 

[dave_374556290]

If the spare carrier is a standard Alko item (not a DIY fit) then you should find a large nurled plastic nut about 2 ins dia, in the centre of the fixing, usually on the near-side. This nut will probably have a split pin, which has to be removed before you can unscrew the nut.

With the nut removed, it is just a matter of pulling the carrier out from the side, then without completely removing the carrier, you can gain access to the spare, with a centre fixing bolt holding it to carrier.

It really is a PITA to get at, and do not be surprised if the carrier tube slides are very difficult to slide apart.

A yearly dismantle and regreasing of the tubes etc, is usually recommended, to keep the carrier in good nick.

BTW Getting the spare out, with a flat on the nearside, can be almost impossible due to lack of ground clearance, and you will almost certainely need to jack up that side as high as you safely can. I find the jacks supplied with caravans difficult to use and not very safe, in my opinion. I always carry a good bottle jack in my towing vehicle. Some even carry a trolley jack!

Either way, using the spare at side of road can be a real pain and dangerous.

Dave

Hi.

Having just bought my first van, a bailey pageant provence, I thought I'd have a dry run with the spare before I need to in an emergency. Even with the main tyres inflated, could I get it out?...no chance. What a crap design! Total waste of time, and probably dangerous too, having to spend ages on the side of a motorway struggling to get it out. My spare now lives in the garage, goes on the van floor when travelling, and stores on a sheet under the van when sited. Sorted. Its a shame that a percieved 'quality' caravan manufacturer makes such simple mistakes. A child could have come up with a better design than baileys did. Baileys!..If you want to contact me, I'll do it for you.

 

[dave_374556290]

If the spare carrier is a standard Alko item (not a DIY fit) then you should find a large nurled plastic nut about 2 ins dia, in the centre of the fixing, usually on the near-side. This nut will probably have a split pin, which has to be removed before you can unscrew the nut.

With the nut removed, it is just a matter of pulling the carrier out from the side, then without completely removing the carrier, you can gain access to the spare, with a centre fixing bolt holding it to carrier.

It really is a PITA to get at, and do not be surprised if the carrier tube slides are very difficult to slide apart.

A yearly dismantle and regreasing of the tubes etc, is usually recommended, to keep the carrier in good nick.

BTW Getting the spare out, with a flat on the nearside, can be almost impossible due to lack of ground clearance, and you will almost certainely need to jack up that side as high as you safely can. I find the jacks supplied with caravans difficult to use and not very safe, in my opinion. I always carry a good bottle jack in my towing vehicle. Some even carry a trolley jack!

Either way, using the spare at side of road can be a real pain and dangerous.

Dave

Hi.

Having just bought my first van, a bailey pageant provence, I thought I'd have a dry run with the spare before I need to in an emergency. Even with the main tyres inflated, could I get it out?...no chance. What a crap design! Total waste of time, and probably dangerous too, having to spend ages on the side of a motorway struggling to get it out. My spare now lives in the garage, goes on the van floor when travelling, and stores on a sheet under the van when sited. Sorted. Its a shame that a percieved 'quality' caravan manufacturer makes such simple mistakes. A child could have come up with a better design than baileys did. Baileys!..If you want to contact me, I'll do it for you.