Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums
Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Caravans and Caravanning 		Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: Bailey hunter lite 5berth 1997 Post Reply Post New Topic
Persontrustul590
30/7/2017 at 5:56am
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered View trustul590's Profile View Profile   Reply to trustul590 Reply   Quote trustul590 Quote  
Joined: 30/7/2017

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   9
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Hi Folks,
im new to caravaning i had one as a kid it was great so i thought id get one for my kids.
Just bought a bailey lite 5 berth without even seeing the van, the previous owner towed it to a site of our choice and set it all up, im over seas and due home next week so the mrs and kids are at it now and are having a problem getting fresh water, it was working on day 1 but not now, she hears the pump when switching on a tap but no water, could it be air locked? any help or things to look out for on these vans would be appreciated


PersonJames Watt
30/7/2017 at 7:40am
 Location: Costa Del West Sussex
 Outfit: Tesco 4 Man Dome. Outwell Virginia 5 View James Watt's Profile View Profile   Reply to James Watt Reply   Quote James Watt Quote  
Joined: 31/5/2010

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   994
Tent Reviews:   1
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Hello trustul590.

I take it you have a Bailey Hunter Lite 470-5 ?

I have no knowledge of your unit in particular.
But surely someone who does, will chip in?

How is the water connected to the van?
Is there an Aquaroll?

Usually the speed of a pump blowing air has a higher pitch than when pumping water.

Regards James

-------------
In the beginning there was darkness.
Then I bought a tent.
I'm not destitute, I'm just poor.


Discounted Insurance Quotes for UKCampsite.co.uk visitors! Up to 12.5% off!
UKCampsite.co.uk users are rewarded with up to 12.5% off Caravan Guard touring caravan insurance, folding camper and trailer tent insurance, and 5% off motorhome and campervan insurance. Static caravan insurance is also available. Get an online quote now

PersonJames Watt
30/7/2017 at 7:48am
 Location: Costa Del West Sussex
 Outfit: Tesco 4 Man Dome. Outwell Virginia 5 View James Watt's Profile View Profile   Reply to James Watt Reply   Quote James Watt Quote  
Joined: 31/5/2010

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   994
Tent Reviews:   1
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
In the Meantime, you may be interested in the Manual for it? I know it's a 1997 but hopefully very similar?

http://www.pirancaravansales.co.uk/images/pdf/1998_Bailey_Brochure.pdf

Regards James

-------------
In the beginning there was darkness.
Then I bought a tent.
I'm not destitute, I'm just poor.


PersonJames Watt
30/7/2017 at 8:33am
 Location: Costa Del West Sussex
 Outfit: Tesco 4 Man Dome. Outwell Virginia 5 View James Watt's Profile View Profile   Reply to James Watt Reply   Quote James Watt Quote  
Joined: 31/5/2010

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   994
Tent Reviews:   1
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Unless there has been a change:-

The Water System is a Fully pressurised one with Carver Crystal filtered inlet.

There is a submersible pump, in-line pressure switch and surge damper.

That information should assist fault finding?

Regards James

-------------
In the beginning there was darkness.
Then I bought a tent.
I'm not destitute, I'm just poor.


Persontrustul590
30/7/2017 at 9:56am
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered View trustul590's Profile View Profile   Reply to trustul590 Reply   Quote trustul590 Quote  
Joined: 30/7/2017

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   9
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Hi James,

Many Thanks for that, the mrs txt today saying the site manager (banff links scotland) came over and sorted the problem, the battery was stone flat supposedly the water pump wont work off 240v alone?? Im due home next week so i will see the van when im home.
Id think we will be upgrading next year if we enjoy it so there will be a van going cheap at the end of the year, 2 awnings with it too.
Many thanks james for your quick reply, also many thanks to banff links site guy for helping the mrs.

cheers
Andrew


Advertisement



PersonGrampian91
30/7/2017 at 11:48am
 Location: Midlands
 Outfit: Mondeo Avondale Gram View Grampian91's Profile View Profile   Reply to Grampian91 Reply   Quote Grampian91 Quote  
Joined: 11/5/2008

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   6893
Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Battery was stone flat and no 12v power without it?

Is the charger switched on?


Persontrustul590
30/7/2017 at 1:30pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered View trustul590's Profile View Profile   Reply to trustul590 Reply   Quote trustul590 Quote  
Joined: 30/7/2017

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   9
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
im not sure Grampian91, im assuming thats what the fella has switched on for her. any pointers for first time towing guys? i have towed trailers and boats in the past long before i had wife and kids tho.


Personthe black fox
30/7/2017 at 5:17pm
 Location: flint north wales
 Outfit: swift challenger 480se 2002 View the black fox's Profile View Profile   Reply to the black fox Reply   Quote the black fox Quote  
Joined: 15/5/2011

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   1615
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
welcome to the madhouse ,it sounds like the mains electric isn't charging up the battery or the charger itself is switched off or not working , the battery in a caravan when hooked up to a mains supply only works as a rectifier i.e the mains comes into your van goes through the charger to the battery and you can then use your 12v items ,water pump,,lights ,etc .
    in that case it doesnt need a fully charged high capacity battery ,so i would get your wife to check first if she has mains electric ,and if theres a battery meter check to see what its reading .it sounds like she has help at hand so hope it works out o.k


Persontrustul590
30/7/2017 at 10:13pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered View trustul590's Profile View Profile   Reply to trustul590 Reply   Quote trustul590 Quote  
Joined: 30/7/2017

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   9
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
hi black fox
many thanks for the reply. she is hooked up to mains, im hoping the charger was just switched off.
on a lighter note the wife and kids are loving it, weve done a few statics over the past 4 years so gl;ad they like the smaller van too.


Persontrustul590
11/8/2017 at 7:10am
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered View trustul590's Profile View Profile   Reply to trustul590 Reply   Quote trustul590 Quote  
Joined: 30/7/2017

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   9
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Hi folks, turns out the battery was goosed, stuck in a new leisure battery and no problems. Many thanks for the help


Advertisement



PersonGrampian91
11/8/2017 at 1:14pm
 Location: Midlands
 Outfit: Mondeo Avondale Gram View Grampian91's Profile View Profile   Reply to Grampian91 Reply   Quote Grampian91 Quote  
Joined: 11/5/2008

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   6893
Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Even with a dud battery the onboard charger/PSU should have put out 12v. I would get that checked otherwise you maybe just draining the new battery.

Easy to test with a cheap multimeter.

Turn off the mains, connect the meter to the battery and see the voltage. Switch on the 12v lights and wait 5 minutes with them on and check the voltage again. It should drop but stay above 12.64 volts. This may vary depending on the actual meters accuracy, but even a cheap one will be accurate enough.

After getting the 2 readings, connect the mains back up and check the reading again. The 2nd reading should be below the first one, but not considerably below, and it should be above 12.6 ideally.

With the mains and charger switched on it should not be below 13.8.



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Caravans and Caravanning - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...

4711 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews] 



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement
Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder