Message Forums

i bought a 1 year old bailey bordeaux caravan (private)in 2005 2.5 years later cracks have appeared in backpanel and top front panel  so now have a bit of damp, bailey are not interested and quite nasty the old transfer of warranty problem, will not be buying bailey again, has anybody out there any advice on repairing cracks i have heard 'soudal fix all' and sikall 512 is quite good, if i fix cracks will the damp dry out,   any adivice is much appricated            

sorry to hear of your troubles with the caravan,there has been quite a few in the same boat as you.2004/2005 caravans with cracked panels.as with you bailey are not interested.mainly front panels cracking.see wizards site for damp problems and how to fix.

http://www.caravandamprepairs.co.uk

Quote: Originally posted by william66 on 18/9/2008

---

i bought a 1 year old bailey bordeaux caravan (private)in 2005 2.5 years later cracks have appeared in backpanel and top front panel  so now have a bit of damp, bailey are not interested and quite nasty the old transfer of warranty problem, will not be buying bailey again, has anybody out there any advice on repairing cracks i have heard 'soudal fix all' and sikall 512 is quite good, if i fix cracks will the damp dry out,   any adivice is much appricated            

unfortunately some 2005 models only had 3 year warranty so yours is 3.5 years old there has been some problems with 2004-2005 models but mostly Rangers , had you bought it from a dealer you might have had a better chance of getting it repaired or at least part of the cost paid for , if yours was registered before nov 2005 it would not be eligible for the warranty to be transfered but the fact remains it should not have cracked . Has the van been serviced by an approved dealer every year if so i would write to Bailey stating the facts that you have maintained it and although the van is out of warranty will they pay or part pay for the van to be repaired as a gesture of good faith

---

thanks for you replys will check out the damp web site.

a few cracked panels on here.

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/search.asp?search=bailey&searchMode=allwords&searchIn=Topic&forum=8&searchSort=dateDESC&Submit=Start+Search

eriba is a better buy!

Quote: Originally posted by oliver67 on 15/8/2009

---

eriba is a better buy!

---

Quote: Originally posted by oliver67 on 15/8/2009

---

eriba is a better buy!

---

I also have a 2005 series 5 pagent bought s/h 2006. warranty was not transferable at that time .I have also just found a crack in the front panel,no damp fortunately.I do know that bailey do a "weld repair kit"but it,s not a simple DIY fix unless you are very good at it.

most caravan repair centres can do this job for you though. try caravanmedic as they do grp welding repairs

another alterative is to drill a small hole at the end of the crack to stop it spreading & scrape a V into the crack & fill with sikaflex . once you'v stoped water penetration see if the damp dry's out over a couple of weeks. If not then the wall board will need to be removed & the damp area dried out/repaired

PS I covered mine with a clear waterproof tape i got from B&Q

I would phone Baileys speak to customer service manager** tell him you read all the crack problems on this site and you want something done. Before you all start telling me abourt service requirement (and I agree but with mine wasnt worth the ink from the stamp)

Yes they repaired my van but didnt dry it out and thats my gripe.

You should ask Baileys what a service will do to stop the cracks. They cant tell you.

Also have you tested your van with a Damp meter? Meters are available at Band Q

I think all Bailey owners should invest in one. I had a full report on my Bailey at a cost of £50.00 then you have a proper job done just in case you have to take it further like me.

Please speak to the service manager** at Baileys as the more people say the quicker they might put things right I fgeel a little sorry for him but its a laugh to hear the reason why these situations arose.

** Sorry I do have his name.

Good luck