Bailey Motorhomes

the damp behind the rear wheel arch isnt exclusive to Bailey, we had the problem on our Bolero and the whole Swift range can be affected....

as TG, say....just check things out carefully...wise words.

Simple answer is don't buy British Junk. If we all stopped buying it they would have to get their act together or go out of business. You would have thought that in this day and age you would be able to make a box that does not leak.

Bit like the COMPULSORY Habitation Check.

Write your comments here...sorry Q4 but if you think all european motorhomes are leak free, you are very misguided, just look at the Burstner owners website. Some are good, some not so good. Personally I dont like fixed tables,dont like ovens perched on top of fridges, and dont like beds that i need a ladder to climb into. That rules out quite a lot of european motorhomes, oh yes and did i mention that they are overpriced.  

the damp behind the rear wheel arch isnt exclusive to Bailey, we had the problem on our Bolero and the whole Swift range can be affected....

as TG, say....just check things out carefully...wise words.

Simple answer is don't buy British Junk. If we all stopped buying it they would have to get their act together or go out of business. You would have thought that in this day and age you would be able to make a box that does not leak.

Bit like the COMPULSORY Habitation Check.

Write your comments here...sorry Q4 but if you think all european motorhomes are leak free, you are very misguided, just look at the Burstner owners website. Some are good, some not so good. Personally I dont like fixed tables,dont like ovens perched on top of fridges, and dont like beds that i need a ladder to climb into. That rules out quite a lot of european motorhomes, oh yes and did i mention that they are overpriced.  

Well said, not everyone loves european style vans, glad there is a few of us around, you have just mentioned each and every point that we don't like either.

It's amazing really that you stick up for the Uk offerings. The EU ones do have their problems I agree but on the whole I do think they are screwed together far better than the Uk versions. After buying a NEW Swift and spending hours repairing it over our 3 years of ownership I can sympathise with anyone who has one. I follow the stories on here in the Caravan and Motorhome Sections and see the types of problems that people have and mostly confined to Uk built units. As for design well everyone is entitled to an opinion. Nothing wrong with a fixed table saves getting it out and putting it back everytime you need it. No electric hotplate, No microwave what a disaster, but then you can only use them with an EHU   .. Not always available.

Natasha, did you go and look at it? if so what's the decision.

I have had a Swift  quiet a few minor problems, and I don't want your sympathies. But when I met a couple in their new Hymer last year. It put my problems into perspective. He had major problems with water ingress and electrics.  My problems are all sorted now and I love the design. Kon-Tike 649 with a rear lounge to relax in. Not sitting upright behind a table all night, or in the drivers seat.  Everyone pays their money and takes their chance, don't knock other peoples choices. 

BTW I have a microwave and wild camp most of the time. 1800w invertor and an on board generator the microwave works a treat where ever I am. 

Same here Reevsie, we have had our problems but sorted straight away. 

We don't have to put up a table there is only the 2 of us and the cabinet has a flip top table, we don't have an electric hotplate, wouldn't use it even if we did, microwave yes but not often used and I can cook without one. So like you we can go off EHU and still be comfortable.

Natasha, did you go and look at it? if so what's the decision.

We've looked at 2 this week and been for a test drive.  Very impressed but couldn't agree on a valuation.  Maybe still a deal to be done. 

Natasha, did you go and look at it? if so what's the decision.

We've looked at 2 this week and been for a test drive.  Very impressed but couldn't agree on a valuation.  Maybe still a deal to be done. 

thanks for getting back to us, hope you get something sorted 

Most dealers won't want to have too much stock sitting on their forecourt over the winter months ,so hopefully there's a deal to be done that will keep everyone happy.........

Bought our Bailey Autograph 745 March 2015 - sure we have had our problems but most of them could have been prevented by the dealer undertaking a proper and more informative handover.  Especially as this was our first Motorhome ever! 

Suffice it it to say that we have ordered another Bailey the 79 - 4 with an island bed for delivery March 2018.  The fixed bed in the 745 a bit problematical for ageing owners who have to get in and out to visit the bathroom during the night!!!