Water tap

[scbunurse]

We're collecting a 2017 (new) Bailey Autograph 79.6 (and I'm beyond excited, but that's another story...) and on reading various forums it seems that a common problem is snapping off the ?waste water tap as it is so low slung. Can anyone advise on this please and would I be sensible to take parts to fix flexible hose with us as we will be going away for a week after spending a night near the dealership. If so, has anyone done this and what do I need. Many thanks for your help in advance.

 

[Bobby22]

We're collecting a 2017 (new) Bailey Autograph 79.6 (and I'm beyond excited, but that's another story...) and on reading various forums it seems that a common problem is snapping off the ?waste water tap as it is so low slung. Can anyone advise on this please and would I be sensible to take parts to fix flexible hose with us as we will be going away for a week after spending a night near the dealership. If so, has anyone done this and what do I need. Many thanks for your help in advance.

We snapped off the drain pipe bracket, it left the pipe in situ. I put it down to experience and now watch what i do when in rally fields that are not quite flat.
Taking spares will only tempt fate.

 

[scbunurse]

Ha ha - maybe, but we live in the Highlands of Scotland so anticipate a lot of uneven ground, ferries and rocks!

 

[Bobby22]

Ha ha - maybe, but we live in the Highlands of Scotland so anticipate a lot of uneven ground, ferries and rocks!

Since i broke mine, on another van back then, i have been all over the highlands on single rack roads in fields on the links and have had no problems.

Best keep the space, that spares will use up, for enjoying your van. Weight, of van, is always on the motorhomers' mind. Spares are never far away wherever you may be.

 

[Melvin]

I had the last bracket come loose,I think because the hole bores were to large and the screws to short. Easy fix new smaller bore holes and longer screws ,fill old holes . By the way all the pipe work is just push fit ,so if you want to play around with it , simples .

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[Blue Knight]

Ha ha - maybe, but we live in the Highlands of Scotland so anticipate a lot of uneven ground, ferries and rocks!

In all honesty I have never understood why Bailey build their vans with such poor ground clearance. I'm sure you'll manage with the odd scrape hear and there but IMO a Bailey would not make it into the Top-10 Best Brands for Highland Travel.

We stayed on a C&MC site in Edinburgh over Xmas and just across from us was a large low-profile Bailey. (We are in the Pilote on the left and the Bailey is to the right of the picture below). I would look at the Bailey every morning and wonder how the owners were ever able to drive it around any bumpy roads. It looked like a right nightmare to own.

All the best,

Andrew

 

[scbunurse]

now just worried!

 

[Jake Royd]

Surely Baileys are no lower than many other vans. Thinking of my purchase in progress of a Chausson with the customer Ducato chassis and no powered step.
Is the location of the tap that renders it vulnerable?

 

[Blue Knight]

Surely Baileys are no lower than many other vans. Thinking of my purchase in progress of a Chausson with the customer Ducato chassis and no powered step.
Is the location of the tap that renders it vulnerable?

Jake,

I've just been reading the MMM Forum and there is a good article on the Bailey chassis.

It seems that Bailey use the Al-Ko AMC low frame chassis as opposed to the high frame variant; the later delivers circa 22cm of extra height clearance.

If you look at my picture above then you'll see that the Bailey van is mounted on the low frame chassis which IMO is not a usable variant for the purpose of MoHo touring.

If you look at my Pilote van on a Fiat Camper Chassis then you'll see that it has quite some height to it and this is regardless of the 2-inches that it gained from being on the forward positioned Milenco ramps. (Note: The organge thingy in the picture is a B&Q bucket so it gives you an idea of how much height I have compared to the Bailey.

All the best,

Andrew

 

[Jake Royd]

Hmm , right.
Did not realise there are two versions of the Al-Ko.
22cm is 8.5" approximately which is quite a difference.

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[Blue Knight]

now just worried!

We have a Bailey Dealer about 30-minutes south from us on the A1. I've been there a few times to view their stock and I'll say now that I'm really impressed with the living space that the Bailey vans offer. That said, there has to be a downside to every MoHo and in this instance it's the ground clearance which is virtually non-existent.

I'm not sure which dealer is supplying your MoHo but I would revisit them soonish (equipped with a tape measure) and see for yourself what, if any, challenges exist.

Our neighbours struggled to park their Bailey van on a pitch with a very slight reverse incline so how the heck they would get onto a ferry is anyone's business!

It would be nice if a Bailey low profile owner came along to help you out a bit.

All the best,

Andrew

 

[Bertie Bus]

We have not had our Bailey 75-2 for long but so far no problems with ground clearance/parking. We will however keep an eye out for any potential problems and report back.