Probably going to buy a Bailey Approach Autograph 745 - anything to look out for?

[Trevor Wbm]

As per the title - so as to have a cleaner engine and more space, we're looking at a newer van that meets our needs and fits our budget. It all looks OK for it's age (2014 on a Boxer/Alco chassis) and we'll be buying from the long established dealer we got the first MoHo from.

Anyone aware of any specific issues with this model / age I should look out for?

 

[Jenka]

It was plated at 3500kg when I bought it I updated it to 3850kg when I increased the back axle to 2240.

A lot of people criticise Bailey vans for damp however by 2015 those problems had been overcome ours never had any problems with damp and I thought it was a well put together and spacious van.

So my 2017 A2 must have been built in 2015 has it had damp !

 

[Bailey58]

2013 Bailey Approach bought new and sold in February after an independent damp check which showed 10/12 under the bed behind the rear wheel arches, put down to condensation after a wet winter and the bed down. Dried out within a few days. The only problem we had (apart from limp mode once) was water in the overcab area which was caused by a badly sealed cap on the front. Sorted in 30 minutes by Becks.

 

[enark]

The warranty will include any damp, and having used my aptitude for reading stuff upside down on the boss's desk I know none was was found when they bought it back from a customer. (Turns out that's easier when not stood to attention).

Recall doing that as a young Sgt, marched into the RSMs office, who bollocked me for not writing an introductory letter, i cradled my eye balls, whilst remaining ridgidly at attention towards his in tray, to see my letter on the top shelf…… think i got away with it…

 

[Jimuck]

Trevor Wbm

When I bought our 2015 Autograph 740 I took it to a weighbridge prior to purchase and found that the overall payload was workable for 2 people. However the back axle was too close for comfort and would not have been workable when fully laden and with 2 electric bikes on the back,
The back axle is rated at 2000kg and the design of the van has placed most of the storage and heavy equipment either directly over or behind the axle, add the that quite a long overhang with 70kg of bikes and rack then the axle is over loaded. The solution was to put air support on the suspension and higher rated tyres at a cost of around £2k.

The TPMS system is a pain as well. The wheels are programmed to the corner they are originally fitted to and the manufactures recommended pressure for that axle, so you cannot rotate the wheels from back to front and set the pressures in the tyres as recommended without having the warning light constantly alight. Also you cannot reduce the rear axle pressure from the 80psi recommended pressure without the constant warning. The system can be reprogrammed with the right software peugeot quoted £300 to do it.

Looking at the photo you loaded, there is a grill behind the window in the shower room this is non standard why has it been added?

Hi lunar and,

You can change the pressure thresholds yourself with Multiecuscan. Takes about 5 clicks of your mouse.


I think you can also do it with Alphaodb.

James

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[Jimuck]

Hi lunar and,

You can change the pressure thresholds yourself with Multiecuscan. Takes about 5 clicks of your mouse.


I think you can also do it with Alphaodb.

James

Sorry Lunarman. Eyesight on these small keys not so good!!