Whale push fit water pipe fittings

Airborne
Airborne Forum Participant Posts: 28
edited April 2013 in Caravans #1

I have a 2011 Bailey Pegasus and was dissappointed to discover that the seals on three of the push fit joints leaked on first use after the winter.  The system had been fully drained down before the winter (and indeed, after all trips). No cracks anywhere, it was the fitting "O-ring" seals that were leaking.

I visited a caravan shop to try and obtain replacement seals, only to meet another owner who said "Bailey?", "Seals leaking ?", same with me !

So are we alone ? The same fittings were available in Whale packaging, but I am reluctant to invest in new, if they cannot survive a couple of years service.  Tempted to replace with Speedfit, but some other fittings (including water pump) are specific to this design.

Any other experience/advice?