Bailey Unicorn Series 3 - Damp

paulweller84
paulweller84 Forum Participant Posts: 1
edited November 2021 in Caravans #1

Hi,

I’m currently looking at buying a Series 3 Unicorn Cartagena which has some damp on the front corners of the floor (underneath). I believe the water is getting in under the corner trims (that join the roof/front to the walls). Has anyone had this issue before? If so, what did it need to solve?

Also does anyone happen to have photos of the front corners with the trims removed? I’m trying to get an idea of the structure behind the covers to understand how it gets in. 

thanks 

Paul

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  • viatorem
    viatorem Forum Participant Posts: 645
    edited November 2021 #2

    I have a U3 suffering from that problem. The outer cloaking covers are just for appearance the main skin that runs from the roof goes behind the cloaking panels to the floor underside.

    On mine the the polyester outer skin falls Just short of the floor underside so water tracks into the plywood and Eventually rots the floor.

    Not all vans are the same I've checked other U3s where the outer skin runs below the floor and water drips clear away from the floor. 

  • eribaMotters
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    edited November 2021 #3

    Daft question, but why buy it if it has damp? If it has got in once then it could get in again and I'm guessing it can only be 6 or 7 years old.

     

    Colin

     

  • young thomas
    young thomas Forum Participant Posts: 11,356
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    edited November 2021 #4

    I would walk away and find something else...this will be perpetually on your mind...

  • commeyras
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    edited November 2021 #5

    Agree with BB.  If any sign of damp - walk away.

  • Tinwheeler
    Tinwheeler Forum Participant Posts: 23,142 ✭✭✭
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    edited November 2021 #6

    Even if repaired, it'll likely come back. My advice is not to buy trouble.

  • paulfrompontefract
    paulfrompontefract Forum Participant Posts: 31
    edited November 2021 #7

    Avoid it, as those above advise, you’re buying trouble that’s probably overpriced as well given current market demands for new and second hand vans. 

  • Kerry Watkins
    Kerry Watkins Forum Participant Posts: 325
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    edited November 2021 #8

    We have had similar problems with our 2010 Pegasus. All the front, side and  rear trims were removed and the joint between the walls and floor sealed and new trims fitted. It seems quite a common problem. Every year I now treat the underside of the floor with a liquid wood preserver which I spray on, paying particular attention to the joint between the walls and floor. As previously  said by others I think I would look for another caravan

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