Bailey Unicorn Cadiz

First generation Unicorns (2012 -) had a lot of damp problems due to poor application of sealant mainly between floor and side panels but also outside lockers. Mine went back to the factory twice and had a further severe recurrence after I sold it. Sounds like you have a local problem which should be more manageable but keep an eye on it and make sure the warranty is maintained.

For anybody buying a secondhand van with some remaining Bailey warranty they need to re-register it with Bailey.

Brian7483, it’s nothing to lose sleep over. The first batch of unicorn 3’s had a problem with the roof joint. They were quickly replaced by wider band on later models and faulty ones replace under warranty. My one started to sweat after three years. I noticed it on a trip. A quick call to my dealer and it was replaced on my return home without any fuss.

That sounds like positive news. Obviously a common fault which buyers should be aware of.

I thought Baileys new clamping system of putting Caravans together would mean the end of Water ingress through joints, but I suppose there are still Windòws/rooflights/ lockers that have to be fitted.

Is the New...ish system working ? Only I notice no-one else has followed their example.

When Bailey first introduced the Alutec system ,the front and roof to the rear were in one piece, but insurance companies were not happy that in the event of an accident it was (unless a write off)very expesive to repair?

Later models  have since been built with the front to rear top panel in several parts depending on model,which now entails joining strips across the width of all their  LVs ,, in 2015/2016 the strips supplied by a company in "Holland?"  some were found after a short period of use to become loose as the adhesive together with the width of the strips was not strong?enough and on some LVs let water in ,(we had it on our Pegasus ) they are/ were a warranty claim for replacement with a wider joining  strip and better adhesive, they should still be checcked as part of the body warranty during the annual service

I have now been in touch with Bailey and without any quibble they have agreed to repair the leak under warranty. Mt approved caravan workshop is awaiting delivery of the necessary parts.

Great news 

Brian, when you say Bailey, can I ask, do you mean Bailey or the Dealer.

sorry for delay in reply. My approved workshop not the dealer who sold me the caravan placed request with Bailey and they agreed to send parts to workshop and Bailey will pick up the bill. I am still waiting for the parts to arrive as of 27/8/2020

Be careful here Brian since your legal redress will be against the dealer who sold you the caravan and not the approved workshop who Bailey have sub contracted work which should be performed by your dealer, to them, presumably with your permission. Do not be misled by other comments about this roof strap issue, it is probably the biggest cause for complaint I and many others like me have with our second hand Bailey vans, which without the repair properly performed are simply not fit for purpose. When I bought my van there were damp readings of 60 and 70 percent shown in my first service and Bailey claimed not to know what might be causing it, but by questioning agents I learned enough about the process of replacing the strap myself so for less than £100 and about 60 hours of work the damp readings are a uniform and acceptable 9-12 percent throughout my 2015 Unicorn Seville, but sadly there have been other water ingress problems and quality shortfalls requiring my constant attention to ensure I never buy another Bailey van, though I have learned to love the Alde heating system.👍