Bailey Olympus Loo Flush
Hi There,
We have just changed our van to the above (546 model). Really pleased with the van.
The van has a drop down door where you pour the pink liquid in readly for the flush (my old Adria had a screw cap you had to remove to fill the flush).
Dealer advised that this had to be drained down when in tranist - is this really the case as it seems a bit of a job to do every time we move site.
WHat do other Bailey owners do - do you leave some in or drain down every time.
Thanks in advance
Darren
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Unless we are putting the van into storage I never completely drain it down. I always travel with a few litres in the tank and the toilet ready for use. Never had any problems. This has the advantage that you can use it during stops, if no other facilities are available.
edit Should have said ours is a Bailey U2 , flush sounds similar.
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Unless we are putting the van into storage I never completely drain it down. I always travel with a few litres in the tank and the toilet ready for use. Never had any problems. This has the advantage that you can use it during stops, if no other facilities
are available.edit Should have said ours is a Bailey U2 , flush sounds similar.
Agree.
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Reading the original post I formed the image that only pink fluid was being put into the tank. I know most systems use water for the flushing with a little additive to keep the water fresh. Is this a feature on new toilets with a tank for only additive and
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DanR - I think I might have an idea why you are advised to drain down the flushing tank when travelling. When our Barcelona went in for service, I queried why, on occasions, had I noticed a small amount of pink fluid on top of the cassette as I was concerned
that there was a leak. I was told that if there is too much flushing water/fluid in the tank when travelling, it can slosh out. Now, I can't remember where the technician said the fluid was getting out from - but apparrently it's a common problem - I think
it was something to do with the drain hose but can't be certain. I must admit I don't bother draining the tank and there's always heat on in the van when stored at home, so no chance of freezing.0 -
My 2015 van went in for servicing recently. On collection I was advised that there was 40% damp on the infill section of the toilet cassette door. I had noticed that it was covered with mould on the inside of the flap when the van was cleaned before Christmas.
It was suggested that this was probably caused by me travelling with the toilet flush tank full(ish) and water splashing out onto the door of the compartment. I was advised to travel with it empty and monitor the situation.0 -
ggregu - Is yours a Bailey? If so, the Service Manager at our dealership told me why this was happening on the few occasions he had seen it on new Baileys.
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I beleive the received wisdom is NOT to have it full up. I generally travel with just a couple of litres.
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We have had an Olympus and now a Unicorn and have never drained the flush when travelling. Varying amounts of water in the flush does affect the nose weight so I always check this before hitching up and move items if necessary to achieve a nose weight
of 85-90 kg which I find gives a stable tow.0 -
My 2015 van went in for servicing recently. On collection I was advised that there was 40% damp on the infill section of the toilet cassette door. I had noticed that it was covered with mould on the inside of the flap when the van was cleaned before Christmas. It was suggested that this was probably caused by me travelling with the toilet flush tank full(ish) and water splashing out onto the door of the compartment. I was advised to travel with it empty and monitor the situation.
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Perhaps Baileys are different?????
Write your comments here...All I was told by the service manager was that for some reason, Bailey cut the standard cassette housing short and then make good the joint just inside the door with quite a lot of sealant. Sometimes this hasn't stuck and water can get in through the top of the door and settle below the dodgy joint - hence the mould. The easy fix is to rake out the old sealant and make good the joint. I have no experience of this but am just passing on what I was told.
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I don't understand the 'Dread the thought' comment. Our two Baileys have been excellent, as has the dealer. Has mbee1 actually owned an alutech Bailey?
Neither do I!! Our first Bailey was a Pageant Moselle (many years ago) and returning to caravanning last year we bought a new Barcelona. Absoutely delighted with it. Couple of minor warranty issues quickly sorted out by our excellent dealer. No damp,
nothing dropped off as some would have you believe - really can't fault it and we were away for a total of 16 weeks last year, so it's had a fair bit of use.0 -
The suggestion that you drain it is to stop water slopping about when you are travelling and causing problems. I have never bothered doing this as the amount involved does not seem enough to be a real threat to stability but you should make your own mind
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Apologies to Bailey. owners but they're just not for us. We were in the market for a new van and went to look around at our local dealer. Opened the door of a Bailey and immediately saw the "disabled" type handle to help me up the step. Inside far too chintzy.
Build quality may be good but they're certainly an acquired taste we haven't acquired. (Off topic I know but still drain down everything before moving)0 -
Because the NEED for that very tank can be oh so great.Keep fill
ed as helps a little to counteract noseweight.
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In all the year we have had c/vans and M/vans with separate flush tanks we have never emptied them when traveling ,or had any issues with them "leaking" and that includes our latest Bailey,and why would I want to empty a chemical based water on to the pitch before leaving the sites
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In all the year we have had c/vans and M/vans with separate flush tanks we have never emptied them when traveling ,or had any issues with them "leaking" and that includes our latest Bailey,and why would I want to empty a chemical based water on to the pitch before leaving the sites
Unless we are putting into storage we always travel with a few litres in. However, when draining down, I always pump whatever is left in the tank into the cassette. The few drips that are left you can drain via the tube into a container, although in practice there is never enough remaining to be an issue.
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In all the year we have had c/vans and M/vans with separate flush tanks we have never emptied them when traveling ,or had any issues with them "leaking" and that includes our latest Bailey,and why would I want to empty a chemical based water on to the pitch
before leaving the sitesYou dont empty onto the pitch you empty in the proper place which is not on the pitch
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i have a batley madrid 2015.is it possible to have a look at the flush tank to look for leaks.i have damp on right hand side of toilet
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l have booked a holiday on 24 april 2023 fully serviced on site swimming pool/bar/resturant/fishing on a haven site at cleathorpes for 3 nights for £49.50.beat that caravan club.
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I think you're in the wrong place 🤔🤔🤔🤔
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