Bailey Approach User manual

The Motorhome Owner’s Manual

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OWNER’S DETAILS
OWNER’S DETAILS
MODEL: .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
VEHICLE REGISTRATION NUMBER (NUMBER PLATE): .........................................................................................................................................................................
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (BOTTOM OF WINDSCREEN): .................................................................................................................................................
VEHICLE PRODUCTION NUMBER (INSIDE GLOVE BOX): ....................................................................................................................................................................
OWNER’S NAME: ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
ADDRESS: .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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TEL NO: ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
HABITATION KEY NUMBER: ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
RETAILER’S NAME: .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
RETAILER’S ADDRESS: ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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TEL NO: .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
MTPLM: .......................................................................................................................REAR AXLE LIMIT: ................................................................................................
FRONT AXLE LIMIT: ................................................................................................. GTW (GROSS TRAIN WEIGHT): ..........................................................................
© Bailey of Bristol 2013. All rights reserved.
No Part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the
express permission of Bailey of Bristol Ltd.

Please note tting of Electrical equipment or accessories
which are not recommended by PEUGEOT or BAILEY OF
BRISTOL may result in a failure of your vehicle’s electronic
system. Please note this specic warning. It is advisable
to contact a BAILEY OF BRISTOL retailer to be shown their
recommended equipment and accessories. A BAILEY OF
BRISTOL retailer will be able to t accessories for you.
Your vehicle is tted with only some of the equipment
described in this document, depending on the range level,
version and specication.
For any work on the habitation compartment of your vehicle,
use a BAILEY OF BRISTOL or NCC approved workshop.
The Approach Autograph range of motorhomes have been
designed to satisfy the Touring motorhome customer in terms
of practicality, comfort, safety and aesthetics.
In order to get the most out of your vehicle we suggest that
you take this handbook with you on your rst trips. The
handbook presents the operation of the equipment available
on board in detail. Please be aware that this handbook is for
the habitation compartment of your motorhome. There is
a supporting document supplied by Peugeot for the vehicle
instructions and information. You will nd this document
inside your vehicle documentation pack.
Bailey of Bristol thank you for your condence and wish you
very happy touring!

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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 7-10
Driving Licences 8
CONFORMITY 9
Security 9
Theft: 9
Additional Security 9
Important Terminology 10
2. BAILEY WARRANTY 11-15
Motorhome Warranty Cover 11
Warranty Extension 11
Customer Support 12
Terms and Conditions 12
Warranty Registrations 14
3. GENERAL ADVICE 16
Advice on Towing 16
MOTORHOME CODE 17
Arrivals 17
Vehicle Movement 17
Selecting a site 17
Use of Site: 17
Noise 17
Dogs and Pets 17
Fire Precautions 18
Awnings and tents 18
Departure: 18
Wild Camping 18
Parking 18
Driving 18
Handbook 18
Environment 18
The Country Code 19
The Coastal Code 19
Your Motorhome (Weights Explained) 19
Roof Loading: 20
Before Moving Off 21
Speed limits (UK) 21
Seat Belt Legislation 22
Child seats 22
Airbag 22
Releasing the seat belt: 23
Jacking: 23
Removing the spare wheel 23
Changing front wheels 23
Changing rear wheels 23
Fire Extinguishers 24
Ventilation and Condensation 24
4. SAFETY EQUIPMENT 27
AMC Chassis 27
Smoke Alarm 27
Carbon Monoxide Alarm 28
5. CONNECTION OF SERVICES 30
WATER SYSTEM 30
Fresh and Waste water Tanks 30
Frost Protection. 30
Fresh Water Pump 30
Operating Instructions 30
Routine Maintenance 32
GAS SYSTEM 34
Regulator 34
Gas Hoses 34
Precautions 35
Operating Instructions 35
Changing the LPG Cylinder 35
Hose Change 35
Gas Leaks 36
Ventilation 36
ELECTRIC SYSTEM 37
230 VOLT 37
On leaving Motorhome site 37
Generators 37
Overseas connections 37
Motorhome Service Systems 37
Mains unit 38
12 VOLT 38
Auxiliary Battery storage/mains inlet 38
Banner Leisure Battery 39

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CONTENTS
6. FITTED EQUIPMENT 41
THE BCA DIGITAL CONTROL PANEL 41
THE ALDE HEATING SYSTEM 45
Operating Instructions 45
The Circulation Pump 46
System Temperature 46
Maintaining the Heating System 46
The LPG System 47
The Heating System 47
Filling the System with Glycol Fluid. 47
Bleeding the System 47
Troubleshooting: 48
Starting the Boiler. 48
From standby mode to setting menu 48
Set the required temperature 49
Heating with electricity 50
Heating with gas 51
CAPRICE COOKER 54
Operation 54
Using the Hotplate Gas Burners 54
Using the Electric Hotplate 55
Using the Grill 55
Using the Oven 55
Oven Temperature Control 56
Cooking Guidelines 56
Microwave Oven 62
MANUAL OPERATION 64
AUTO MINUTE FUNCTION 64
DOMETIC REFRIGERATORS 68
Models RM8550, RM8500, RM8400 68
Model RMD8501 70
Winter operation 74
THETFORD TOILET 77
THE DROP DOWN BED 80
BATHROOM ACCESSORIES 82
Eco Camel Shower Head 82
Bathroom Shower Tap 82
Mirrors 82
Remis Blinds 84
Remis Concertina Cab blinds 84
Usage of the front system 84
GENERAL
GRP Panels 86
Insulation 86
Running Lights 86
Polyplastic Windows 86
Rooights   87
MPKRooight   87
MiniandMidiHekiRooights 87
Stainless Steel Sink 88
Tecnoform Doors and Worktops 88
JVC Speakers 89
Carpet 89
Taps 89
Upholstery 90
Table 90
7. NOISE VIBRATION & HARSHNESS 92-93
Thetford Linear hob, 92
Polyplastic Windows 92
Remis Cab Blinds. 92
Care & Maintenance 93
Winterisation /Storage 93
Winterizing. 93
8. GENERAL CARE 93
Spares and After Sales 95
Caring for the Environment 95
9. USEFUL CONTACT DETAILS 97
10. NOTES 98

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Rallies may be small or large, run for a specic purpose with a diverse range of
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Welcome,
Congratulations on the purchase of your Bailey Motorhome. We would like to welcome you into the ranks of Bailey Owners. We are condent that
this vehicle will give you many years of enjoyment.
This handbook has been designed to enable you to derive the maximum benets and pleasure from your motorhome, its information and hints will
be benecial and help to protect your investment whether you are a new or experienced motorhome user.
Information leaets and literature on safe operation of appliances and equipment tted to your motorhome are included in the Bailey Information
pack. Please read these carefully prior to use.
Failure to observe recommendations or precautions could result in incorrect operation of equipment which could in turn lead to subsequent risk to
occupants.
The information contained within this handbook will answer most of your questions. However, if there are any areas that we have failed to cover
please do not hesitate to consult your supplying retailer. Supplementary user guides for certain components featured in this manual can be found
in the brochure and handbook section of the company website at
www.bailey-motorhomes.co.uk.
Equally, make sure that the weight of a heavy accessory will not place the MTPLM of the vehicle at risk when you are loaded up for a trip.
Always consult your supplying retailer before additional equipment is tted to ensure the location of appropriate structural support.
Retailers are not agents of Bailey and have absolutely no authority to bind Bailey by any express or implied undertaking or representation.
Happy Touring!

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Familiarisation:
This Handbook is designed to familiarise you
with your new vehicle from the moment that
you step inside the habitation door and to
describe the operating features.
Reading the handbook is made easy by the
content being divided into sections.
At the back of the tilt and turn document you
will nd your service manual.
This handbook contains all the information
that you will require for safe enjoyment of your
motorhome. All the information contained here
in is important.
Within chapters there are symbols that draw
your attention to specic information:
WARNINGS are items that if ignored
can cause the user(s) physical harm
Cautions are items that if ignored can
result in damage to the motorhome
Notes are reminders that should be
heeded.
To enable your queries to be dealt
with more efciently always quote
your Approach Autograph’s production
number which can be found in the glove
compartment on the Bailey weight late
as shown below.
It is the policy of both Bailey and Peugeot to
constantly improve their vehicles, so whilst
all illustrations and descriptive matter in this
handbook are intended to give a general idea
of the motorhome and are correct at the time
of going to press, changing market and supply
situations may prevent us from maintaining the
exact specication details of this handbook.
Both companies therefore reserve the right
to alter specication at any time without prior
notice.
Bailey Motorhomes offer a variety of customer
uses and whilst each vehicle is designed
to feature the optimum storage, seating,
sleeping and uid capacities, it is the driver’s
responsibility yo select the correct loads
without exceeding the weight capacities of
your chosen vehicle. These weights can be
found on the weight plate located inside your
glove compartment along with the Production
number.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES:
To ensure all the occupants of your
motorhome enjoy a safe and relaxed
environment please observe the following.
• Ensure all the occupants are aware of
their escape routes in an emergency.
• Always keep escape routes and exit points
clear from obstruction and debris.
• Provide one dry powder re extinguisher
of an approved type or complying with
ISO 7465 of at least 1kg capacity by the
main door, and a re blanket next to the
cooker. Familiarise yourself on your re
extinguisher and the local re precaution
arrangements
• Your motorhome is a compact living
environment, and appliances should be
treated in the same way as those in the
home to prevent any accidental burning
or scalding- keep young children away
from hot surfaces.
• Ensure the motorhome is serviced and
maintained in accordance with this
handbook as well as the base vehicle
handbook. The recommendation of
manufacturer’s regarding their appliances
must also be followed. Also, ensure that
any replacement parts for an appliance
conform to the appliance manufacturer’s
specications and should be tted by
them or an authorised agent.
Driving Licences
Never allow anyone without a valid driving
licence to drive your motorhome.
SUN VISOR LABEL

CONFORMITY
All Bailey Motorhomes
have been certied by the
National Caravan Council
for compliance with UK
and European Standards
and Legislation along with
industry Codes of Practice relating to health
and safety issues. The approval process covers
the testing and inspection of critical areas
of the product from re safety, weights and
dimensions, to gas, electrics and ventilation.
Every Bailey Motorhome carries the “NCC
Approved Motorhome” badge. The NCC
conducts unannounced inspections at their
members’ factories to ensure continued
compliance.
NCC Approval gives you peace of mind that
your Motorhome is legal and safe.
Your Bailey Motorhome is
European Whole Vehicle Type
Approved.
This assures you that your
Motorhome meets all European regulations
and has been constructed to conform to these
rigorous standards for both manufacturing
and product safety. This allows you to register
your vehicle in another European country. Your
certicate of conformity is in the document
pack provided with your vehicle.
Inside your motorhome there are three
certicates for type approval, the Peugeot
Certicate, the AL-KO certicate and the
Bailey Certicate of Conformity. Your retailer
will have needed all three of these certicates
to register your motorhome with the DVLA. If
for any reason you need another certicate
your Bailey Motorhome Retailer is responsible
for accessing one through the NCC system.
Please refer back to your retailer for additional
copies.
Security
Theft:
The theft of a motorhome can occur in the
most unlikely circumstance; from a motorway
area, even from an owner’s driveway.
Secure all windows and doors when your
motorhome is unoccupied even if only for a
short while.
Additional Security
There is a vehicle identication number in
the bottom right hand corner of the front
windscreen of your motorhome. Keep a copy
of this number in the front of this handbook.
Do not leave the handbook in the motorhome
for extended periods of storage.
Consider tting any device that may deter or
prevent intrusion by thieves. A wheel lock
prevents removal of the wheel.
Advice about securing your motorhome;
protect your valuables, property marking,
either at home or whilst on site, can be
obtained from your local Crime Prevention
Ofcer through your local Police Station.
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INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION
iImportant Terminology
MODEL: This handbook refers to all of the
Peugeot based Approach models built on an AL-
KO chassis.
Gas System: This system is for use on vehicles
with a 30mb gas system. The gas system
pressure is noted on a label inside the gas locker.
Conversion Type: Your vehicle is classed as
a coachbuilt motorhome made with insulated
laminated panels with a GRP outer skin. (Type
Approval class M1 SP)
Climatic Conditions: The Approach SE range
of motorhomes is designed for use in extreme
temperature climates and has been tested to
Grade 3 in accordance with EN1646-1:2004.
Handbook: Any queries should be addressed to
your Bailey Retailer.
Appliance Instructions: The appliance
instructions have been extracted from those
supplied by the appliance manufacturer.
Automotive- Peugeot: For all your Bailey
motorhomes’ automotive requirements please
refer to the Peugeot vehicle instruction
handbook or your local Peugeot Dealer.
Tyre Pressures:
Your Bailey Motorhome is tted with Michelin
Agilis Camping tyres. These tyres are designed
to run at 80 Psi on the rear axle for all loads
when used in a single tment. The front tyre
pressure can be set depending on the maximum
in service vehicle loads. The correct cold tyre
pressure for your vehicle is labelled on the
inside of the passenger door frame.
The tyres are 215/70 R15 CP 109Q.
Chassis Number: Record both the chassis
number and the production number of your
motorhome and store it safely at home.
The chassis number is a 17 digit number this
can be found:
• On a small “window” in the bottom left hand
corner of the front windscreen.
• On the plate under the bonnet.
• On the European Whole Vehicle Type Approval
plate which can be found in the gas locker.
You will nd
• The plate under the bonnet relates to the
base vehicle data and maybe replaced with an
AL-KO plate if the weight has been upgraded.
• The motorhome conversion plate can be
found inside the glove box. The production
number is found on the plate and is another
alphanumeric code of 17 digits. Above the
production number you will nd the MTPLM
and MRO information.
• There is also a helpful weights and dimensions
label that is under the drivers’ sun visor.
Production Number: This is an alphanumeric
code and is found in the glove box.
SUN VISOR LABEL

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WARRANTY
WARRANTY
BAILEY WARRANTY
If you have a problem, or enquiry relating to
your motorhome please follow these steps:
• Check the handbooks.
• Contact your supplying retailer for
assistance.
• The following suppliers provide a direct
aftersales service please contact them
directly:
AL-KO
Al-KO Kober Limited
South Warwickshire Business Park
Kineton Road
Southam
Warwickshire
CV47 0AL
Fax: [phone]
E Mail: [e-mail]
DOMETIC
Dometic UK Ltd
Dometic House
The Brewery
Blandford St Mary
Dorset
DT11 9LS
Telephone: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
It is with the retailer that the purchaser’s
Contract of Sale exists and consequently Bailey
of Bristol cannot enter into any discussions
with the purchaser.
All Bailey products are classied as “portable”.
All work under warranty required that the
motorhome be delivered to and collected from
the Bailey retailer.
Whilst every effort is made within this
handbook to accurately reect and describe
our home market motorhomes (those
purchased and stored on the mainland) our
policy of continued improvements and change
in market and supply conditions mean that
we reserve the right to alter specication
without further notice. Some materials used
in the production of our caravans can result in
variations to the gures quoted in respect of
measurements and weights.
Motorhome Warranty Cover
Total satisfaction is the top priority at Bailey
and the quality ethos extends to the after-
sales
service and manufacturer’s warranty that
comes with every new Bailey motorhome. In
this
way we not only ensure long-term peace of
mind but also enhance the resale value of your
investment.
Your Bailey motorhome has three warranties:-
3 Year Base Vehicle Warranty – Provided by
Peugeot
The Bailey motorhome is a coach-built model
which utilises a Peugeot base vehicle.
Peugeot provides a manufacturer’s warranty
for the base vehicle supplied which is subject
to the terms and conditions laid down in
their handbook. All enquiries relating to this
warranty should be directed to your local
Peugeot Service Agent.
6 Year Body Shell Integrity Guarantee –
Provided by Bailey
The Bailey Alu-Tech motorhome is covered by a
six (6) year Bodyshell Integrity Guarantee.
This cover extends to any structural
degradation to the bodyshell that arises as a
result of
water ingress through any permanently
sealed seams or joints (with the exception of
exclusions stated in the terms and conditions.)
Warranty Extension
An additional four (4) year extension to the
standard Bodyshell Integrity Warranty cover
(making 10 years cover in total) is available as
a cost option. Please ask your supplying
Bailey Retailer for more information.
3 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty – Provided by
Bailey
For a period of three (3) years from the initial
date of purchase, Bailey offers a
comprehensive warranty on all parts and
components used in the construction of the
Bailey motorhome chassis and habitation area,
as well as full coverage for any
manufacturing faults forming part of the
original specication of the Bailey motorhome
with the following specied exceptions:
The following items are covered for one (1) year
from the date of rst registration

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• Leisure Batteries
• Microwave Ovens
• Pioneer Stereo Radio/CD/MP3 Players &
Speakers
The following items are not covered
• Replacement bulbs, light emitting diodes,
uorescent tubes or fuses.
• Window blinds and door blinds
• General Maintenance.
Warranty Extension
An additional three (3) year extension to the
standard Manufacturer’s Warranty cover for
mechanical and electrical components of a
leisure vehicle both external and internal
(making
6 years cover in total) is available as a cost
option. Please ask your supplying Bailey
Retailer
for more information.
Customer Support
In the unusual event of something going wrong
your rst contact should always be your
supplying retailer. Approved Bailey Retailers
enjoy industry leading after-sales support
service from the manufacturer and they should
be able to offer all the help you need to
rectify any problems that may exist. It should
be noted that Bailey Retailers sell our products
of their own choice and not as agents of Bailey.
Accordingly they have no authority to bind
Bailey or make representation or undertaking
whatsoever on behalf of Bailey.
Terms and Conditions
Defects in the base vehicle are covered by the
base vehicle manufacturer’s warranty and
any issues with it should be referred to one of
the base vehicle manufacturer’s agents.
The Bailey Warranty Cover set out above is
offered subject to the following simple terms
and
conditions
Cover
• During the term of the Warranty Cover,
subject to these terms and conditions, Bailey
will, through an Authorised Service Centre,
at its option repair or replace all parts and
components of the Bailey motorhome that
are included in the Warranty Cover and
which suffer a defect in manufacturer or
workmanship. An authorised Service Centre
means either Bailey itself, a Bailey Approved
Retailer or a Bailey Approved Service
Centre. Any part which is replaced becomes
the property of Bailey. Any replacement
parts are covered for the unexpired term of
the Warranty Cover
Term
• The initial duration of the Bodyshell Integrity
Guarantee is six (6) years extendable to
ten (10) years and the duration of the
Manufacturer’s Warranty is three (3) years
extendable to six (6) years, in both cases
starting from the original purchase date of
the Bailey motorhome. It is a condition of the
warranty that an annual service is performed
on the Bailey motorhome in accordance with
the service plan. Failure to comply with this
term will invalidate the warranty
• The unexpired term of the Warranty Cover
on your Bailey motorhome may only
be assigned, transferred or novated to
subsequent owners with Bailey Consent
(not to be unreasonably withheld) and on
payment to Bailey of a transfer fee of £35.
Transfer can only be made within the rst
(3) months of subsequent ownership and
full documentary evidence that the Bailey
motorhome conversion has been serviced
annually must be provided at the time of
assignment in accordance with the terms
and conditions detailed above.
Repairs
• The Bailey motorhome must undergo a full
annual service and inspection, including a
moisture survey, carried out, subject to the
conditions specied below, by an Authorised
Service Centre. The nal annual service in
the warranty period must be carried out
before the end of that warranty period, but
all other annual services may be carried
out with six (6) weeks either side of each
anniversary of the original purchase date.
The original VAT invoices must be retained
as proof that these annual inspections have
been carried out.
• During the rst three (3) years of the
Warranty Cover, all annual inspections and
repairs must be carried out either by Bailey
itself or an approved Bailey Service Centre
or Agent. Thereafter, due to the technical
nature of an Alu-Tech constructed Bailey
motorhome, annual inspections and repairs
may be carried out by any workshop or repair
centre approved by the National Caravan

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WARRANTY
Council that has attended Alu-Tech training
courses at the Bailey factory
• Where an annual inspection identies
that repairs to the Bailey motorhome are
necessary, the Bailey motorhome must be
made available for repair within six (6) weeks
of the date of inspection for the purpose of
carrying out the repair work.
• No repairs, including the tting of any
replacement unit, maybe undertaken or
commenced under the terms of the Warranty
Cover unless prior written authorisation
is obtained from Bailey via an authorised
Bailey Retailer or Service Centre. No liability
will exist with regard to any warranty claims
not authorised in this way.
• Bailey reserve the right to examine the
Bailey motorhome before any repairs
commence or any replacement part is tted.
Registration & Use
• The Warranty Registration Form must
have been sent to Bailey within six (6)
weeks of the original purchase date. It is
the responsibility of the Bailey Retailer to
forward this information to Bailey. This is
part of the terms of trading that the Bailey
Retailer has with Bailey.
The Bailey motorhome shall:
• Only be used for its original and intended
purpose and shall not be subjected to
any treatment or conditions which could
reasonably be foreseen to cause or result
in damage to the Bailey motorhome or
excessive wear and tear.
• Not be put out to hire, reward or any other
commercial use, nor used in any race,
competitions or rallies whether timed,
ofcial or otherwise.
Exclusions & Liability
• Bailey’s liability under this warranty shall be
limited to supplying the reasonable cost of
labour and materials required for repair or
replacement of faulty parts or components.
Bailey shall be entitled to charge for any
repair work which is necessitated by any
virtue of any loss or damage caused by it’s
owner’s negligence or default or incurred
as a result of any modications made to the
Bailey motorhome This warranty does not
cover repair costs other than labour and
materials.
The Warranty Cover does not include
• Repair or replacement of parts, components,
seams or panels which are not part of
the original construction of the Bailey
motorhome, or which have been tampered
with or undone unauthorised modications,
or which have been repaired otherwise than
by an Authorised Service Centre.
• Parts or components other than those
specically listed in the Bodyshell Integrity
Guarantee and Manufacturer’s Warranty
descriptions set out above;
• General maintenance or components
failing due to fair wear and tear or normal
deterioration.
• Repairs necessitated by lack of routine or
regular maintenance. Particular attention
is drawn to the owner’s handbook and
Service handbook supplied with the
Bailey motorhome and any maintenance
instructions or notices published from time
to time by Bailey relating to the proper care
and maintenance of the Bailey motorhome;
or
• Structural degradation or other damage
caused by water ingress through non
permanently sealed seams or joints (such as,
without limitation, around windows, hatches,
doors and rooights), beyond the initial 24
months of the Manufacturer’s Warranty.
• Maintenance activities including the
adjustment of doors, catches and window
blinds, servicing of appliances or cleaning.
• Maintenance activities related to the
reduction noise vibration and harshness
No Liability will be accepted for:
• Damage caused by neglect or abuse,
corrosion, intrusion of foreign or deleterious
substances, lack of servicing, over-heating,
freezing, or the continued use of the Bailey
motorhome after a fault has become evident
• Any loss or damage caused by parts not
covered by this Warranty Cover, including
soft furnishings or trim;
• Any accidental or re damage or any losses
incurred by accident or re; or
• Transport costs to and from point of repair.
• Damage caused by animals, rodents or other
pests.
Bailey will only be liable for costs which are
incurred as a direct consequence of the
event, defect or fault leading to the claim being
made under warranty. No liability will

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be accepted for any loss or damage (such as
loss of income or revenue, or loss of
business or prots) costs, expenses, or other
claims for compensation howsoever
arising which was not reasonably foreseeable
by both parties when the Bailey
motorhome was originally purchased. Bailey
will not be liable for any loss or damage
suffered by third parties, nor for bodily injury
caused by the company’s negligence.
Nothing in this warranty shall limit in anyway
Bailey’s liability for death or personal
injury caused by their negligence or fraud or
fraudulent misrepresentation or for any
matter for which it would be illegal for us to
exclude, or attempt to exclude.
The purchaser has statutory rights in addition
to this warranty and this warranty does
not affect those statutory rights.
This warranty shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of
England and the parties irrevocably submit to
the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the
courts of England.
Warranty Registration
The supplying retailer must explain the
warranty terms and conditions to you, and
complete
the warranty registration process on-line. Your
warranty will start on the day that the vehicle
is rst registered in the UK or 12 months from
the date of which the vehicle was invoiced to
the supplying retailer whichever is the earlier.
The name and address of the warranty and
guarantee provider is:
Bailey Caravans Limited, South Liberty Lane,
Bristol, BS3 2SS

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GENERAL ADVICE
DRIVING LICENCE
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Before you drive or allow any other
person to drive your motorhome you
must check your/ their driving licence
against the criteria of your particular
vehicle.
Category B
With this category on your driving license you
can drive vehicles with a MTPLM of up to 3500
kilograms, with eight passenger seats, and
with a trailer no heavier than 750 kilograms.
It’s also possible to tow a braked trailer heavier
than 750 kilograms if the MTPLM of the vehicle
and trailer together is no more than 3500
kilograms. The trailer must also be lighter
than the vehicle towing it.
To tow a heavier trailer than mentioned above
you’ll need category B+E.
Category C1
With this category you can drive vehicles with
a MTPLM over 3500 kilograms but less than
7500 kilograms with a trailer no heavier than
750 kilograms. To tow a heavier trailer you’ll
need category C1+E.
Category C
With this category you can drive vehicles with
a MTPLM over 3500 kilograms with a trailer
no heavier than 750 kilograms. To tow a trailer
that weighs more than 750 kilograms you’ll
need category C+E.
Vehicleclassications
Motorhomes up to 3500Kg MTPLM are p/LGV
(Private Light Goods Vehicles) motorhomes
with an MTPLM over 3500Kg and up to
7500Kg are P/HGV (Private Heavy Goods
Vehicles) These are normally used in dening
MOT classications and vehicle excise duty
(road tax) classications.
Please refer to the website:
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Driverlicensing/
CaravansTrailersCommercialVehicles for the
latest rules and regulations.
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ADVICE ON TOWING
The towing specication alters
depending on the vehicle’s weight.
Towing requires sensible loading of both the
motorhome and the towed object.
When towing, the demands on both the driver
and the vehicle are increased. When towing,
manoeuvrability is reduced together with
the ability to climb gradients and accelerate.
Braking and vehicle handling are also affected.
It is essential that the driver is alert at all
times.
• Pull over if you feel tired and get some rest.
• Brake in good time and take special care
when driving down steep gradients.
• Use your gears and change down before
going down a steep hill so that the engine
also acts as a brake.
• Ensure that the tyre pressures are correct
on both your motorhome and the towed
object.
• Regularly check the towed object’s brakes
and lights.
When loading the trailer ensure that the loads
are properly secured for transit.
• Position loads so that most of the weight is
placed close to the oor and, where possible,
immediately above or close to the axle(s).
• Where the load can be divided between
the towed object and the motorhome it is
advisable to load more into the motorhome
as this will greatly increase the stability of
the combination.
• After loading always check the maximum
weight does not exceed the manufacturer’s

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GENERAL ADVICE
GENERAL ADVICE
recommendations.
• Check the front and rear axle weights of the
motorhome are not exceeded due to loading
the trailer. The easiest way to do this is to
take the vehicle to a weighbridge.
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Towing regulations vary depending
upon the country you are visiting. It is
important that you make yourself
aware of each countries regulations
before you visit.
• Do not exceed the motorhome gross vehicle
train weight.
• Do not exceed the maximum front & rear
axle loads on the motorhome.
• Motorhomes with an MTPLM up to 3500Kg
which have European Type Approval can
only be tted with a Type Approved tow bar
complying with 94/20/EC.
• The limit for towing an un-braked trailer
is 750kg (based on VIN plate not actual
weight), this applies to a towed car.
• The maximum permitted vehicle combination
length is 18.75m. However, any combination
must ensure compliance with the turning
circle requirements of Construction and Use
regulations 1986 & 97/27/EC.
Motorhome Code
The country and coastal codes
Upon arrival at your destination you should
be aware of the Country Code relating to
motorhome owners. This is entitled the
Motorhomers’ code.
Code of Conduct – Camp sites
Check the site regulations
Arrivals
• Report to reception immediately on arrival
Vehicle Movement
• Keep to roadways unless otherwise directed
• Adhere to speed limits. Note that these are
generally 10 mph whilst on site. (Remember
that the stopping distance on grass is
considerably greater than on tarmac.)
• Only a person in possession of a current
driving licence may drive on site.
• Park as advised on your pitch. Where
possible leave 6 meters (20ft) of free space
around your vehicle.
Selecting a site
• Carefully select where you wish to park your
motorhome.
• The site should be as level as possible, well-
drained and away from boggy areas and,
preferably not under or near to trees.
• Consider how you will move your motorhome
when you are leaving site; for example on
sloping ground in wet conditions, pitch
facing downhill.
• It is important to site your motorhome level
so as to ensure the correct operation of the
refrigeration, cooker etc, by using purpose
made ramps and NOT bricks or such items.
Use of Site:
• Use the electrical mains hook-up in
the correct manner and with caution.
• Ensure that all fresh water taps/
connections are turned off after use.
• Have care and consideration when
using all facilities (toilets and showers
etc) and leave them clean and tidy.
Young children should be escorted.
To avoid possible damage to sewage
purication works, only approved chemical
uids must be used. Under no circumstances
may coal tar, phenol or caustic based uids be
used.
Disposable napkins and similar bulky items
must not be put into the chemical closet
emptying points but should be wrapped in a
polythene bag and placed in the container
provided. (Put all litter in containers marked
for the purpose.)
Noise
• Do not make excessive noise.
• Children should be restrained from making
excessive noise.
• Flying kites and model aircraft and the use
of items like catapults or air guns as well as
ball games should not be permitted among,
or close to motorhomes.
• Musical instruments, music players, radios
and televisions should not be used to the
inconvenience of other people on site
• Open and close doors quietly
• Power generators must be adequately
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according to restricted site times
Dogs and Pets
• All dogs and other pets should be kept under
control
• Unless permission has been granted, no
animal should be let loose on the site and
leads should not exceed 3 meters (10 ft)
• No animal should be allowed in the
shower/ toilet block.
• Do not let animals foul the site.
Fire Precautions
Adhere to and make note of all re precautions
including the whereabouts of the re points.
It is recommended that a 1 Kg (2lb) dry powder
re extinguisher is carried. It should comply
with BS 5423 and be marked BSI or FOC
approved. It is important to check at regular
intervals that the extinguisher is working as is
required by types meeting BS 5423. Make sure
that he use by date is frequently checked.
Careful thought is necessary for the positioning
of a re extinguisher, which should be near
to the door but not too close to the cooking
equipment where sudden ames could make it
unreachable. In the kitchen area, a re blanket
is a worthwhile precaution.
Unless permission has been granted barbeques
should not be used. When permission has been
given, consideration should be given to the
annoyance that can be caused to other users
of the site. Open Fires are not allowed.
Awnings and tents
Awnings and tents should only be used when
permission has been granted.
When on grass and staying for more than a
few days, the ground sheet and/or side aps of
awnings should be periodically raised in order
to avoid damage to the ground.
Departure:
• Leave the pitch clean and tidy
• On leaving check out with reception paying
the required dues.
Wild Camping
Camping away from licensed sites, without the
permission of the land owner or his/her agent,
is not allowed in the United Kingdom. When
permission has been granted, all aspects of
this code should be adhered to.
On no account should:
• Litter be disposed other than in the
receptacles provided.
• Water be allowed to escape from the vehicle
• Chemical toilets be emptied except into the
disposal places agreed with the landowner
• Washing or similar to be hung outside of the
vehicle.
Parking
Motorhomes should only be parked in approved
places
When using the facilities of a motorhome, care
and consideration should be given to those
around them.
Driving
When using a motorhome on either the public
highway or a private road, the Highway Code
should be complied with and full consideration
given to other road users.
In the event of a motorhome travelling slowly
and there being a queue of trafc behind,
the driver of the motorhome should, where
possible, pull over in order to let the other
trafc pass.
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When the vehicle is in motion it is
compulsory that all passengers are
seated and seat restraints worn.
Before moving off, close rooights, and top
hinged windows. Likewise all doors and access
lockers for gas containers and chemical toilets
must be properly closed.
When the vehicle is being refuelled, or is on a
ferry, all gas systems must be turned off at the
gas supply cylinder.
Gas appliances should only be used when the
vehicle is in motion if the appliance has an en-
route facility built in.
Handbook
Before using a motorhome, all aspects of
the handbooks produced by the base vehicle
manufacturer and the habitation manufacturer
should be read and adhered to.
Environment
Care and consideration should be taken to
protect the environment.
Observe the Country and Coastal Codes shown
overleaf.
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