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I wonder if owners of Airstream caravans suffer the same problem?

David

Quote: Originally posted by David Klyne on 22/6/2010

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I wonder if owners of Airstream caravans suffer the same problem?

David

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Quote: Originally posted by Viggo on 22/6/2010

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And maybe all caravan tow-ers should invest in a good set of mudflaps. My tow car came with some mudflaps, but they weren't long enough to stop mud, road dirt etc being sprayed on to the front of the 'van while towing. By adding a cheap pair of mudflaps which were just a couple of inches longer than the standard Nissan kit, I've greatly reduced the problem.

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Dear oh dear

these super dooper Baileys dont seem to be coping well in the real world do they ?

Airstreams have a couple of stainless steel panels at the front to stop this problem!

See you all soon, Bernard

Quote: Originally posted by Rizzo on 22/6/2010

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Has anyone actually bought one I wonder David?

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There is someone on another forum who purchased one not so long ago and has just returned from a trip to North Africa with it. Expect sand does not do the same damage!

David

Quote: Originally posted by bev+jon on 22/6/2010

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Quote: Originally posted by Viggo on 22/6/2010

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And maybe all caravan tow-ers should invest in a good set of mudflaps. My tow car came with some mudflaps, but they weren't long enough to stop mud, road dirt etc being sprayed on to the front of the 'van while towing. By adding a cheap pair of mudflaps which were just a couple of inches longer than the standard Nissan kit, I've greatly reduced the problem.

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been there , done that and added industrial quality 4 ply reinforced rubber belting bolted to the original mudflaps that virtually scrape the road but it doesnt stop stones flicked up from passing vehicles damaging the van though ?

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Quote: Originally posted by Big Al on 22/6/2010

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Dear oh dear

these super dooper Baileys dont seem to be coping well in the real world do they ?

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I don`t see how Bailey are liable for stone damage to the front of the vans, after all if you buy a car and that suffers stone damage you`d be laughed out of a dealership if you went back to complain.

As Bailey are totally open on their method of manufacture and the materials they are using in this new method of building their caravans, they can say it is surely up to the purchaser to make an informed decision as to whether to purchase or not.

bev+jon

Your crusade against Bailey is becoming a bit tiresome now.  Get rid of the van if you are that unhappy with it, and move on.

Nice to see Big Al opening his big mouth again.

Formerly his Jap-waggon was the only vehicle to tow with, now he has a Volvo, so I guess we can only wait for the howling U-turn regarding the Alu-tech, when he grows up a bit more.

In all other regards, the Peggy is a fantastically built 'van. As per normal, those folks with faults make more noise and for longer, than those with no problems. Personally, and for my money, I was not content with the finshed build quality of my Peggy. However it worth stressing that Baileys and the dealers have striven to rectify all the problems, including my own home-grown ones.

With regard to stone chips, which look to be a perennial problem, Baileys via the dealers are making good the damage, and adding more protection, in the form of plastic film to my 'van.

As said elsewhere, compared to the timber frame design, I'd rather live with some stone marks and bigger mudflaps than have to worry about rot, water ingress or the completely irrepairable damage to the ABS of my previous caravan front, which deteriorated through UV and stone impact.

As the OP makes the point, all Alu-tech owners need to make sure Bailey is aware of a groundswell of concern on the one point. That way, we might get a more substantial solution for the future.

Strax

Strax you silly person !

Yes my Mitsubishi was a damn good towcar but I had to decide whiich way to go

A   a bigger caravan and keep the 4 x 4

B   Change the car and get a lighter Caravan

I Chose option B

A 1350 kgs caravan and a 2 ltr Volvo