Thanks so much for commenting and hopefully subscribing ;-) Yes the Netherlands is a lovely place, we will definitely be back! Graham and Claire

@@scotiajinker8392 Very sad, we explain more in Rye Weekend video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaiakIymZc5re6csi=qClHtnhzVx26gVo8

@@PetePoole thanks for watching and hopefully subscribing! We enjoy putting the videos together, just takes a bit of time!! Cheers Graham and Claire

Hi we eventually got Bailey to replace the blinds and now we just use them when needed and overnight, but always leave them in the up position for long periods of time, not ideal but it works and they haven’t gone out of shape since! Thanks for watching and hopefully subscribing Keep watching Graham & Claire

Hi Olerdude, firstly thanks for watching our video and I hope you managed o subscribe? Appreciate it if you did! It’s good to hear someone coming across from motor homing to caravanning, you will have to let me know which one you prefer its a conversation I have with myself all them time :-), different holidays different answers! We absolutely love our Cabrera, yes a few niggles to start with, but I’m learning that’s the same with every caravan. Bailey replaced the blinds under warranty and recommended not leaving them up for too long, which I still disagree with but, hey! We will give it a go! Back to your question, what makes the diving experience good or bad in my opinion is tyre pressures and noise weight, but this comes with practice and experience with that caravan. I would check tyre pressures and pump them up to maximum recommended amount for full load and take a weight and move it up or down the caravan a foot either way can make a difference…. Don’t panic, it’s all trial and error. You can buy nose weight scales and full scales, but you will find what goes where for the best journey and then probably stick with that! Remember the slower you travel the easier it is to tow (it’s as if someone professional has already thought of this). It when you get more confident with speed the balance becomes even more important! Thanks Graham.

Thanks Graham for the reply. To answer your question and is only related to our experience, bear in mind that the Adamo can't tow... If you are going away for a 3 - 5 days, then consider a motorhome, we had a Bailey Adamo 69-4. It was brilliant, the fridge was a large 147 litre. So this would last us a good 4 days, however, you are restricted when travelling as more and more car parks have height restrictions. We last went away for a week to back of beyond, after 4 days we headed out to Tesco, where we were confronted with a multi-story car park and our van wouldn't fit, so after finding a more suitable place to shop, we then looked into a quick trip to Bournemouth, and again all car parks are height related, so we ended up going back and chilling. Anyway... Appreciate the feedback, it's been about 20 years since last towed so just refreshing how to's. Of course will subscribe 👍 James

To add, as for the build quality, I don't think it's just Bailey, our motorhome we had for almost 2 years and we still had outstanding warranty work to be completed. I think as all caravans and motorhomes are hand built, let's put it this way. We're only human! :-) It reminds me of the British Leyland days, if it doesn't fit make it fit...😊 But saying that, a niggle you can live with is not really an issue and won't spoil your holiday.. But after time, a niggle can turn into enough is enough... Feel your pain. Both of you enjoy your cabrera! If I see you on site one day, I'll give you a shout.

Thanks Graham, really appreciate your comment

Thanks so much, appreciate your kind thoughts

Hi @PamelaMacdonald-jp8cd, We eventually got our blinds changed under warranty, but have been told not to store the caravan with them down, so we bought a towing cover that totally covers the big window from Speciality covers and leave this on whilst in storage and only use the front blind overnight when away! I still don't think that this is correct, but what can you do?.... Thanks for watching and hopefully subscribing Graham & Claire

No we don’t drive with the blinds down! We have also had them replaced under warranty now! Thanks for watching and commenting.

Hi, we did and we didn’t! Bailey agreed to change the blinds, but with the same as we had originally and we have been told not to store the van with the blinds down as they will go out of shape again! I am concerned that the sun will bleach fabric etc, so we now keep the towing cover on when caravan stored. Talking to a local dealer the other day, apparently Bailey have now started putting fly screens on the front windows of the 2024 models! Thanks for watching and commenting Graham & Claire x

Hi, yes my head has healed very well, silly sod I am! We really enjoyed the holiday, haven’t done any vlogging for a while, but away Easter weekend so may do a video then. Thanks for watching and commenting Graham & Claire

Hi @49googie, not given up but work has been really busy and editing takes a lot of time!! I have just finished the videos from our European tour back in Aug/Sept 23, so that should be out soon! Thanks for comments Graham & Claire

Hi, yes we have just had the blinds replaced a couple of weeks ago under warranty, but have been told they are only overnight blinds and not to leave them pulled down for a period of time or they could go out of shape again! How fantastic ordering a new caravan, we really love our caravan! Cheers Graham & Claire

Thanks so much for fast reply, its such a big decision, and some of the negative stuff has really concerned us. Our original unicorn was a mk 2 and looked like new when it went but had developed some issues due to age. so we felt it should go for a new one. Shame about the blind and not having a fly screen but Im sure you just adjust how you use it and its just the new normal.. Good luck and enjoy yours. Take care. J@@caravanbatters

Hi, you get used to driving down small roads to get to sites! It’s one reason the CAMC ask you to leave by 12:00 and not arrive until 13:00, so you don’t meet another caravan!!! 😮 Thanks for commenting and hopefully subscribing! Graham & Claire

Hi, thanks for commenting and you are correct, the dealer is fixing the last of the issues later this month, it’s being done under warranty and the blinds are being replaced with a new improved version! I will do an updated video once complete! Thanks for watching and hopefully subscribing! Graham & Claire

Hi again Graham and Claire. Just wondering if you have had the new blinds installed yet? I commented a few months ago that we had the same problem on our S5 Pamplona. After waiting months for the new ones they were duly installed by the dealer but guess what... the centre blind is still not right and crumples when we try to open it. Just wondered if you'd had better luck!!

@@patsherwood9460 actually we dropped our caravan off today with the dealers to have them replaced, we pick it up next week and will do a video 🤞

Thanks for getting back to me, will be interested to see the video and fingers crossed your new ones work ok this time. If you could let me know when you will be posting it that would be great. 🤞🤞

Our van doesn’t have curtains at the front, so you have to use the blinds to stop the caravan getting too hot 🥵 You are correct they have lost their memory, but they shouldn’t and at last after 13 months Bailey agree and are changing them to a new version under warranty 😁 Update video to follow once completed 👍 Thanks for watching and hopefully subscribing Graham & Claire

Hi, we bought the sides but not the front, we have never used the sides , but yes the front would work a treat! Doh! 🙄 Thanks for watching and hopefully subscribing. Graham & Claire

Hi, I have just heard that the blinds will be replaced with a new version under warranty!! I will do updated video once complete!

Hi, sorry just realised I never replied to your message! Thanks so much for commenting and hopefully subscribing 😉, yes we tried to make it factual and we are soon to get the last issue fixed under warranty (blinds)! Cheers Graham & Claire

Are there any positives regarding Bailey apart from the fact the model I owned for a short time towed as if it were on rails never once went out of line.

@@rogersmith5167 ironically I now own a Bailey. And have done since October, I like it so far.

Hi @PointyDog1 Not necessarily, most tow bars are max 100kg I think, when loading the van you counterbalance the weight the other side of the wheels which takes weight off the nose! We have well practiced and the caravan tow a dream! All issues have now been resolved except the blinds - which we can live with! Thanks for watching and hopefully subscribing Graham and Claire.

Hi @michaelhayes9975, thanks for watching and hopefully subscribing Yes not great but also made during Covid, nose weight is not an issue as we have learnt to counter balance the weight in the caravan and it tows really well! Graham and Claire