Posted in Technical Bulletins, September 2011
It has been reported in the caravan media and chat forums that if your spare wheel is steel you will need different wheel studs than the ones on your alloy wheels on the caravan. This is NOT correct. If your caravan was supplied by the manufacturer with a steel spare you will not have any [...]
Posted in Technical Bulletins, September 2011
Ref 008: Do not modify your caravan regulators
There has been a lot of talk on Caravan Forums recently about issues with fixed gas regulators. As you will know from previous news and technical bulletins on our website we can supply and fit the Gaslow fixed regulators with stainless steel hose which have a 5 year warranty.
Whether or not you go for this [...]
Posted in Technical Bulletins, September 2011
Ref 007: Microwave mounting problems in single axle Unicorns
It has come to our attention that some of the microwaves in single axle Unicorns have been badly mounted at Bailey. We would ask our customers with these caravans to contact our Service department so we can have a look and make any necessary modifications to ensure the microwave is securely mounted.
Posted in Technical Bulletins, May 2011
Ref 006: Single Axle Unicorn Models Wheel Torque
This concerns Single Axle Unicorn models (Seville,Madrid, Valencia, Almeria).
Following a small number of wheel detachments on new single axle Unicorn caravans Bailey is considering a product recall on the aforementioned Unicorn models. Until this can be clarified, as a safety precaution, we are reminding all owners of the necessity of torquing the wheel bolts in [...]
Posted in Technical Bulletins, March 2011
Ref 005: Swift 2010 Front Window Alignment
We thought it might be a good idea to post this bulletin as we have had a couple of customers request their front windows be adjusted as the centre window sits higher than the two windows either side. After looking at this at our service centre our technicians were unable to align them. After investigating [...]
Posted in Technical Bulletins, February 2011
Ref 004: Thetford Spinflo cooker knobs
It has come to our attention that some customers are finding that the hob burners on the latest generation of Thetford Spinflo cookers will not stay alight.
Our inhouse investigations have found that it is the plastic knob which is at fault.
We have come up with a modification here at Greentrees to solve this problem.
The fault [...]
Posted in Technical Bulletins, January 2011
Ref 003: Blocked Fixed Regulators: We have the solution!!
Most of you will be aware of the ongoing problems with fixed gas regulators becoming blocked on caravans and motorhomes in recent years.
Once the fixed regulator becomes blocked they cannot be fixed as they are a sealed unit. And they are not covered by warranty even if it happens on your brand new vehicle!!
The debate [...]
Posted in Technical Bulletins, December 2010
Ref: 002 Bleeding of Alde Heating Systems
Greentrees have invested in the latest Alde training and service system pumps!
We are advising our customers not to attempt to bleed their systems themselves, and to only let a qualified Alde engineer bleed their system.
We have had damaged systems reported to us by customers who are bleeding the system incorrectly.
Please contact the Greentrees Aftersales [...]
Posted in Technical Bulletins, December 2010
Ref: 001 Bailey Series 5 Panel Cracks Problem
It has come to our attention that some Series 5 caravans are experiencing front and rear panel cracks, which in turn, could lead to water ingress. As you have a 6 year bodyshell warranty, we advise that you get your panels checked out as soon as possible.
To all our Series 5 owners, we are offering [...]
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