tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451243486060034638.post6733118892847503902..comments2023-10-07T11:01:42.542+01:00Comments on BOB ( Bailey Orion Blog ): It's Back.Ianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15868150092439109539noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451243486060034638.post-38601189967498839712012-09-22T12:34:37.002+01:002012-09-22T12:34:37.002+01:00Hello and welcome to the blog.
The oblong panel i...Hello and welcome to the blog.<br /><br />The oblong panel is an exterior 240v socket I had put in before we picked the van up.It is useful for cool boxes,TV etc in the awning.<br /><br />Ideally I would have like it further back but this was the only place it would go.We had another couple of extra sockets fitted inside,one under the near side seat along from the fuse box and the other under the rear seat in front of the washroom.<br /><br />Very handy and I am glad we had them done.<br /><br />Cost,round about £50 each but I suppose you could fit them yourself if you are handy ( which I aren't or so SWMBO says ).<br /><br />Yes the front locker door above the front window was replaced with no quibble at all.<br /><br />IanIanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15868150092439109539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451243486060034638.post-69618112358106612582012-09-22T11:26:37.348+01:002012-09-22T11:26:37.348+01:00A bit off track, but what is the oblong panel just...A bit off track, but what is the oblong panel just foward of the door above the orange reflector on your main picture?<br />Also, did they replace the front locker door that was cracking? I have the same issue and want it looked at when the van goes in for its first service.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451243486060034638.post-65928777421394467872012-09-21T18:38:16.448+01:002012-09-21T18:38:16.448+01:00I think Bailey fit shocks to all their range as OE...I think Bailey fit shocks to all their range as OE except the Orion ( not too sure about the Olympus ).<br /><br />I certainly think that they should be an "official" upgrade in my,admittedly limited,experience so far.<br /><br />IanIanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15868150092439109539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451243486060034638.post-73805073244201678532012-09-21T08:21:28.742+01:002012-09-21T08:21:28.742+01:00I asked the question on shocks because I recall th...I asked the question on shocks because I recall that a few years back Swift used to feature a picture of a shock absorber in their 'Gallery' pics of some, if not all their van ranges and by implication I assumed they fitted them as OE. A glance at the current Conquerors gallery reveals no sign of shocker pics and in a short scan of their spec pages I couldn't see a mention either. <br />BTW my NCC etc approved mobile guy charges £140 for a single axle service and I chat with him while he's doing it and get to see that it's done correctly.Steamdrivenandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01884309928838564023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451243486060034638.post-40087057368019312292012-09-17T20:16:50.122+01:002012-09-17T20:16:50.122+01:00Welcome to the blog.
We purchased the van origina...Welcome to the blog.<br /><br />We purchased the van originally from YC Leisure so it made life easier to return it there for servicing as there were some warranty things to sort out.<br /><br />The first service ( excluding consumables ) was included in the purchase price so we had little option.<br /><br />Their price for a full service on a single axle is £210.<br /><br />IanIanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15868150092439109539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451243486060034638.post-43643372078951100632012-09-17T15:30:15.745+01:002012-09-17T15:30:15.745+01:00You used YCL for your service etc, did you shop ar...You used YCL for your service etc, did you shop around for best price or are you happy with the YCL? Ringing round the Bailey dealers in Yorkshire the price was anything from £170 through to £240 for the first service for a 440-4.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451243486060034638.post-90797160000845432962012-09-17T14:40:39.716+01:002012-09-17T14:40:39.716+01:00Dave,
Yes I saw that video on Caravan Times.
It ...Dave,<br /><br />Yes I saw that video on Caravan Times.<br /><br />It seems like a good idea,no mention of price though.<br /><br />The thing I did notice is that it only works with the high-flow pump and seeing we have an ordinary pump plus a spare that would add about another £80 or so to the price but it is worth bearing in mind for the future.<br /><br />They will probably be standard fit eventually.<br /><br />IanIanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15868150092439109539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451243486060034638.post-57564522716483898522012-09-17T14:35:23.715+01:002012-09-17T14:35:23.715+01:00Andy,
I am no expert in this but I think caravans...Andy,<br /><br />I am no expert in this but I think caravans ( the Orion anyway ) have a rudimentary rubber suspension system which to some extent "self damps" but not as well as external dampers hence it tends to bounce a bit when going over uneven roads.<br /><br />There is certainly a difference for the better in handling and road manners now they are fitted and I would imagine it treats the bodywork rather better by lessening the stresses and strains,perhaps reducing the risk of leaks in the future,but that is only conjecture. <br /><br />I tend to think they should be fitted at manufacture or certainly offered as an option.<br /><br />IanIanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15868150092439109539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451243486060034638.post-29954294604265848542012-09-17T10:33:22.467+01:002012-09-17T10:33:22.467+01:00Ian,
Do Orions not have shock absorbers at all th...Ian,<br /><br />Do Orions not have shock absorbers at all then? <br /><br />I've always assumed they're a natural part of any vehicle suspension system, although I suppose as nobody rides in a caravan then ride comfort isn't first priority.<br /><br />Andy<br /> <br /><br />Steamdrivenandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01884309928838564023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451243486060034638.post-80471467362935901552012-09-15T23:35:22.249+01:002012-09-15T23:35:22.249+01:00Thanks Ian, I might have a go at fitting them myse...Thanks Ian, I might have a go at fitting them myself, have a look at this link, Dave <br /><br />http://www.caravantimes.co.uk/video/parts/whale/video-how-the-whale-watermaster-ic-tackles-caravan-pressure-problems-$21381833.htm<br /><br /><br />http://www.whalepumps.com/rv/product.aspx?Category_ID=10005&Product_ID=31&FriendlyID=Watermaster-IC-Pump-ControllerDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15502234112467626141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451243486060034638.post-54945994711314014892012-09-15T23:27:23.984+01:002012-09-15T23:27:23.984+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15502234112467626141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451243486060034638.post-85426980943090666532012-09-14T20:19:03.719+01:002012-09-14T20:19:03.719+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Ianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15868150092439109539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451243486060034638.post-24123622449850001642012-09-14T20:18:15.438+01:002012-09-14T20:18:15.438+01:00Dave,
Yes they are really worth getting,perhaps t...Dave,<br /><br />Yes they are really worth getting,perhaps they should be offered as an option when purchasing new.<br /><br />There is a .pdf here from Al-Ko if you want to try fitting them yourself:-<br /><br />http://shop.al-ko.co.uk/edit/files/brochures/HOW%20TO%20fit%20al-ko%20shock%20absorbers%20rev2.pdf<br /><br />and also a video here:-<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRTKqlbVo8o<br /><br />IanIanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15868150092439109539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451243486060034638.post-52762568474679226352012-09-14T13:19:18.536+01:002012-09-14T13:19:18.536+01:00Many Thanks for the update, I,m going to look at g...Many Thanks for the update, I,m going to look at getting shocks I think that could be money well spent. Dave Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15502234112467626141noreply@blogger.com