First 24 Hours With The Bailey Adamo 75-4i In Southport

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

I should have added that, annoying though it is that this particular 2021 motorhome does not have the fixed waste pipe fitted, the new versions will be fitted with a rigid pipe thank goodness. Other Ford based motorhomes have the same issue. Have a look at the Product Specification under heating and plumbing www.baileyofbristol.co.uk/motorhomes/adamo/adamo-75-4i/

[@ttxela]

I like the idea of an island bed. I too spend much of every trip rolling about under the van 🤣

[@lozh7688]

Thank you once again for another great video. I would love Bailey to loan you the Adamo 754DL, so you can give us your thoughts. Mine was ordered April 2021 and we are still waiting! but are obviously pleased they have listened to your 69-4 vlog and added an extension to the waste pipes, fitted blinds and altered the reversing camera. Looking forward to watching your travels over the summer months and considering doing a vlog on ours when it finally arrives.

[@m4ty4shaw]

The C&CC rally on Victoria Park is £14 per night with a saving of over £20 per night compared to the CAMC site so hardly surprising its busy.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yes, that's a good saving. Great to see so many vans out there.

[@jackiesmithsmetaldetecting]

Glad to see you said the new versions will have a rigid pipe fitted, if someone is not so mobile getting under the motor home is not good. Good job you are clever and experienced to do an adjustment but i do like it otherwise. Shall i show you my ballcock sounded so funny 😂 sorry i am childish. 😊

[@paulhough7410]

Thank you for your lates Vlog. I wonder if, when you have time, you could review the Cadac Power Pak that you have recently purchased as. It looked an interesting alternative to using the 6kg bottles we have. I would imagine you already thought about reviewing it but I thought I would ask anyway. Keep up the good work 😉

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yes, I will be doing a review on it, once I've used it a few times. Raining again now! 😊

[@markbushell9400]

I've been thinking of getting one of those, be interested to see how they perform, how long the cartridges last ect.

[@gallivantinggalantes]

Hi Bob and Jenny, another good video, glad the bed is comfy, it did look a little tight round the bed end. The pipe under the van looked a bit awkward to use. Looking forward to your next one x

[@davidlindley485]

Great video again. We have the same issue with the waste discharge point on our Malibu Campervan. It's excellent for dropping the waste quickly where you are able to drive over the grate due to the large outlet. However, for other situations I've had to make an extension pipe that pushes onto the outlet so that the waste can be discharged to the side of the van. Unfortunately it wasn't possible to make it a permanent fitting due to ground clearance and it does mean having to kneel down to fit it. But as we tend to stay on club sites with motorhome service points it doesn't get used very often..

[@GedandMichele]

We had a problem getting around the end of our island bed (not same as your van) and kept stepping back onto the tambour door which kept breaking the clips at the bottom.Never quite understood the Whale pump system.I've never had an issue just filling with a hose and topping up with a watering can tbh.Good practical feedback for Bailey in your vlog though

[@stephenjamieson1003]

Great vlog the Ford looks a nice vehicle, like your adapter for the aqua roll 😀

[@vansforthememories]

I always forget about Red Lion Caravans and it’s not far from me. Went past on Tuesday on way the hospital & they seemed to have a lot of MH in, more than we saw at Preston’s. That water emptying is not user friendly is it, especially for someone with mobility issues. Thanks for sharing 😎 Em x

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yes, worth a visit there. Yes I wouldn't want that drain with any mobility issues.

[@joecam5130]

Bob and Jenny I am so pleased and grateful that you are you reviewing this van. It is at the top of my wish list. I am glad the waste pipe has been sorted. Can I ask would you sacrifice the cupboard space for a microwave?

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Not sure we'd have it in models with just three cupboards above the kitchen, like this one, but it also depends how often you use the microwave.

[@patricknash4016]

Hi Bob, I have an order in for a 694, my understanding is you pull the lever and the water comes out, push it back and it stops. No need to climb under once the cap is removed. What am I missing? Regards Patrick

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

The cap is neither use nor ornament, once you remove it, you can leave it dangling, or crawl underneath to reattach it. If you want to use a removable waste container like a Wastemaster, it's difficult to connect a pipe or position the waste container without crawling underneath, when you come to empty the water over a motorhome service point, it's difficult to position because you can't see it easily. Many people who have an Adamo have fitted a fixed pipe that exits at the side of the motorhome, so you can see where the waste water comes out.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Also, if you are getting a new Adamo, my understanding is they will come with rigid pipes fitted, so hopefully you won't need to crawl underneath to remove said cap or guess where the waste water will exit! 😁

[@patricknash4016]

Thank you very much for getting back to me so quickly and comprehensively. 👍👍

[@philyoung7275]

We have been using a Colapz flexi waste pipe bucket kit with the Colapz pipes then into waste master or drain on a service pitch.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

OK, thanks, good to know.

[@HowardB54]

I use a small gas ring that uses the butane cans and most of the time it’s good but I find one the temperature drops the flame dies - really need propane but cans aren’t as readily available.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yes, it will be interesting to see how this one goes. It was OK for my first meal on the Cadac with it.

[@sylviapage8572]

I’m interested to see what your new cadac portable gas filler is like because we’re currently considering whether to buy that one or the small screw in gas cylinder and pipe attachment. We do have the bbq point built into the van but as you said it’s not portable and we want something that enables us to use the bbq anywhere. Thanks as always for sharing an interesting video.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

I be showing the Cadac Trio power pack in a couple of videos time.

[@sylviapage8572]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo I won’t make a purchase until I watch your review 😁

[@kennethwiggins7385]

Having watched & read about any Motorhome that uses the Ford van, it looks like the driving experience is excellent - especially with the auto box. The waste water outlet design was ridiculous.......how did that get past the design stage ? I personally really like the island bed layouts.....especially with some of the bigger 'wardrobes' either side of the bed, cupboards above the bed, and end of the bed in some designs - great storage options. The other benefit with a lot of the island bed designs, is a spacious garage.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yes, this has a huge garage, made possible by the island bed above.

[@mrsc8044]

I’m slowly catching up with KZbin viewing- we have a king size bed in our motorhome and the best combination for us is fitted bottom sheet with two single duvets.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks, island beds not ideal for Duvalays.

[@keithmayhew4191]

I use a Whale master on my Bailey Autograph. It makes filling from a Aquaroll easy and saves having to waste time taking van to motorhome service area if you run out at an inconvenient time.

[@deborahhewitt8688]

I did wonder about the bed. I often eye those island beds hopefully but my husband is 6 ft 4" and would have similar issues so I guess an island bed is never going to be for us!

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yes that definitely does not work if you're over 6ft...

[@glyn829]

Interesting video Bob 👍 don't forget the little plastic outlet from the top of the ball valve or it will spray upwards

[@PATLIGHT1000]

I saw someone on site a few weeks ago putting the waste pipe into to the top of the waste master(the high end) Thinking they could get more waste in their tank. Lol. Wished I took a photo now.!!

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

I see it quite often, trouble is, water hasn't learnt to flow up hill yet.

[@thomaswatt1658]

That's how I always try and position ours,

[@lynnmic1417]

Our first motorhome (pilote) had the waste drain in a similar position and you have to wonder if the designers actual thought that would be a good place to put it. It’s not well thought out

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

It works well if you have a large drive over grate, but a pain with anything else.

[@kevinlee3099]

What's the noise when driving? It sounds terrible.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Unfortunately the mics seem to make it sound worse than it is. There's a bit of a creak somewhere in the top left cubbyhole.

[@beverleycox3570]

I don’t understand why they have water and electric connection on the door side, if you use an awning you will have all that inside!

[@johnb307]

Hello Bob and Jenny thanks for another really informative video and I cannot belive that Bailey have been so stupid in thinking that that waste water outlet was a good idea hidden under the van in that position, are they mad, someone needs sacking, utter stupidity. I do hope someone at Bailey has the common sense to fix that immediately and for free to anyone that may have already purchase a van. It may sound petty but in all honesty that would without doubt put me of buying a Bailey. Many thanks guys, enjoy your time away. 👍❤

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

It's more to do with the Ford Chassis than Bailey, the Chaussons' Fords are the same. It will be rectified on the next version of the Adamo with a new waste pipe. I thought they'd added it on this one.

[@johnb307]

I also have a Ford based van the Benimar 463 and no such issues, I honestly do not think they have an excuse for that, they must have known. Thanks Bob.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

@@johnb307 which is why I was a bit annoyed that they hadn't added the rigid pipe to this particular motorhome, but like I pointed out they are doing something about it in the next version.

[@justincase460]

That waste pipe is an astonishing design error by Bailey.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Have you read my pinned post? The problem is the same on other Ford based motorhomes.

[@colinmew6695]

If you have had the van loaned to you why are you buying pumps to fill the tank or are you thinking of getting the van.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thought our viewers would like to see how to fill the Motorhome water tank using a Whale pump.

[@bobmckayfreedom]

Can you use it on swift ?

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

@@bobmckayfreedom not unless they've had a Whale socket installed.

[@bobmckayfreedom]

Keep the receipt and take back when finished

[@davidofcoburg9279]

Without reading all of the comments I can only say what a dumb waste discharge system, it must have been designed by someone who doesn't RV travel very often, not a good ad for Bailey IMO. Surely Bailey could fit a gate valve with an extended pull handle release like those manufacturers in the USA supply? Downunda - Melbourne Australia

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

It has a pull handle release, but as it was designed, the waste pipe exit is underneath in the middle of the motorhome. As I said in my pinned comment, new versions will have a rigid pipe that should be much easier to empty the tank.

[@CraftyCampervanners]

What a faff it looks to empty your waste water. Having to lay on the ground to reach the cap is less than ideal! Bad design on Bailey’s part.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

It's more to do with the Ford Chassis than Bailey, the Chaussons' Fords are the same. It will be rectified on the next version of the Adamo with a new waste pipe. I thought they'd added it on this one.

[@TimmysFavs]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo This is a poor excuse Bob. A company as large as Bailey need to urgently resolve this issue because I for one wouldn't entertain buying one.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

@@TimmysFavs have a look at my pinned post.

[@TimmysFavs]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo I have read your pinned post Bob but I still wouldn't buy one with the original set up. Bailey should recall all their motorhomes with the waste outlet problem and revctify them free of charge as a good will gesture!

[@TimmysFavs]

My advice would be to boycott the Bailey & eventually they would have to alter the waste discharge, utterly ridiculous, who wants to crawl around underneath scrabbling, I'm sure I don't & I certainly would not buy this motorhome!!

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

They are I introducing a fixed waste pipe on the next version. I. Was a bit annoyed that they hadn't added it on this motorhome! This is a 2021 motorhome.

[@jasonmcfarlane8489]

On the 75-4dl at the nec their was a waist pipe extension

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

@@jasonmcfarlane8489 yes I remember that, they didn't add it to this motorhome.

[@davestroud4794]

Was going to buy one of these until I lay down on the bed. I am 6'1' and my feet were sticking out of the bottom of the bed and if you shut the sliding door my feet rested agaist6that.so we purchased the Chausson 788 as this has massive fixed bed. Great review once again 👍😁

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thank you, I know what you mean.