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roboughton
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Visualize
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 Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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try contacting the Bailey owners club im sure someone there would help
http://www.baileyownersclub.org/
congrats the inside is wicked like the colours and the decor well done a great job |
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Jody
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Langy01
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roboughton
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Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 8:37 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 Bailey Mikado T import from Canada |
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Here's one for you all to take a peek at. The biggest chore will be to clean and scrub inside and out. It's all original - even with the gas lamps.
The cushions and any fabric will probably have to be dicarded. Lots of mice ran around in this camper during the two years it sat in a field.
If anyone knows anything about this caravan, let me know. I don't quite understand the hitch/brake system. Apparently, when the tow vehicle slows or stops, the hitch moves forward and pulls the trailer's brake cable.
I'm also looking for a source for manuals for this rig.
I'll try to post pictures as the clean-up moves along.....
More pictures can be seen at http://www.classifiedadphotos.com/bailey.htm
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Hi Jody i like the look of that van how do you intend to do it up? put it back its original state or bring it in to the 21st century? |
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Jody
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Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 12:56 am Post subject: |
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The first time I went through the camper it was in December, the dead of winter with lots of snow, so I didn't get to look real close at everything. My next visit was just recently (end of May) ....... BTW, I have been negotiating with the owner these 6 months......... and I had a chance to look it over from stem to stern.
My original plan was to rip everything out and start with just the shell.
To my surprise, and delight, the caravan is in much better shape than I previously thought. Yes, it will take lots of work, but I hope to bring her back to life as she once was.
I probably won't get to use it this camping season. But, since I'm planning on retiring next year, this project will be an inspiration for me to take my time and do the refurbishing the right way.
i just found a document on the web http://www.caravanning4u.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p=45696 that seems to indicate that my Bailey is a 1965 Mikado S rather than a 1964 Mikado T. I sent an email to Bailey with the camper's serial number and a photo or two so they can help me. I'm getting the impression that this RV might be a rare find..... |
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Jody
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Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 12:06 am Post subject: |
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An update to my previous post regarding the year and model of my camper: According to the Bailey Caravan Company, my unit is a 1969 Mikado T. This is certainly enlightening. Plus, they're sending me some original brochures!
Full-time employment doesn't allow me much time to work on the camper. I have to set a goal for what I want to accomplish and then set about doing it. I will say that I have done a lot of little things that will help move progress along later on.
I pick up the new front window tomorrow. |
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Langy01
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