ray1 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 hi just wondering if any one as had a problem with alko axle we have a 2011 bailey Pegasus Verona its in for 4th service and the suspension is only just clearing wheel arch liners dealer says axle needs to go back to alko for repair they said I must overload van or hit pot hole which I know I don't over load and I don't remember hitting a large pot hole they say they have never come across this before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifty71 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Its a Bailey 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkaye Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Without seeing the van I would say it's much more likely that the wheel arch liners have warped owing to poor fitting or poor manufacture, or possibly the wrong tyres have been fitted at some stage. It's unlikely that you've damaged the axle in a driving incident without knowing about it; they are substantial bits of metal. 2 Quote hawkaye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray1 Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Hi just had our 2011 pegasus verona serviced we noticed that the wheels were close to wheelarch liners before it went in have been told axle needs repair £1000 plus any one had this happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairyspinner Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Wouldn't this be covered by the warranty, might only be for the 1st 3 years though. I would contact Alko themselves & see what they say. Might contribute towards your costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Din_ Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 What are they saying is wrong with it out of interest ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray1 Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 hi din the suspension is about1 to 2inch lower than it should be friend got same van and we measured clearance the dealer says must of overloaded but i know i havent all heavy stuff goes in car he says rubbers in axle damaged not happy on 4yr old van only used about 4 times ayear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray1 Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Hairy spinner alko charge aprox £250 to refurb axle rest is charged by dealer Hairy spinner alko charge aprox £250 to refurb axle rest is charged by dealer Hairy spinner alko charge aprox £250 to refurb axle rest is charged by dealer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springtime Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Sounds like a faulty batch of axle rubbers I'd still pursue Alko for an explanation when they repair it. Quote Willerby Avonmore previous kit VW Splitty Camper,Ford Transit Camper, Commer Highwayman, Sprite Alpine Caravan, Rapids Export Folding Caravan, Fiat Autosleeper Harmony, Ci Granduca Motorhome, McLouis Glen 432 Motorhome, American RV Trail-Lite twin slide outs 8.2ltr petrol/lpg, Lunar Solaris Limited Edition Caravan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audio2 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 There seems to have been a similar problem before. See Suspected Al-Ko Suspension ProblemStarted by micktheshed, Feb 04 2015 06:48 PM Quote Bailey Unicorn Valencia S2 & BMW E61 530i Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentwings Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Hi We have a similar problem our caravan a Bailey Unicorn Virgo is only 2 months old and the wheel arch liner has split letting in water. This has been caused by the wheel rubbing on the liner as the gap is too small. It would appear the axle has dropped and AL-KO arrived today and are going to carry out an investigation. The wheel in question is on the offside where the kitchen units, cooker, microwave and water heater are positioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanoreilly7 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I had a similar issue with my Indiana this year and decided to get it sorted before heading to Croatia in June. I took the axle out and had it delivered to Al-ko UK. They did whatever needed to be done as they said they couldn't let it out of the factory without everything being 100%. Got a call about three weeks later to say it was ready for collection. They had re-bushed it on both sides, opened up the hubs and inspected the drums, bearings and breaks (everything was in perfect working order). Their customer service was excellent and I couldn't recommend them more. Their bill for all of this was £88!! I organised getting the axle from Ireland to the UK myself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMH Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 We have a 12 month old Bailey pursuit 560/5. We have been away twice in it . . On our third trip we got to destination to find the tyre very close to the wheel arch . . On our return straight to the dealership, to complain. . The caravan was collected the following day to get sorted. . We didn't even have time to clear it out. Well we was told 10 days later that the axle had to be sent to Al-ko to be tested as they summised we had over loaded or hit a pot hole. . Well what was in the caravan is still in it. . And far from over loaded,. And as far as aware we had not hit any pot hole. ( seams to me pot holes are blamed for everything) Well long story cut short. . Some 5 week later we are told that this is the reason . As I told the MD of our caravan supplier. . If he had bought a 20k car and this happened he would be screaming it wasn't road worthy and certainly not fit for purpose. . Still fighting to get it sorted. Any advise appreciated 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Din_ Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Mine is still lower on the nearside, i did measure the difference earlier in the year. .... it was a fair difference, 24mm rings a bell ! It hasnt touched the new arch liner since its been replaced, but it does worry me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John W Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 I was told 10mm was acceptable difference. Mine was checked and was 15mm out but was apparently okay as it was the kitchen side. If I looked at the arch liner it was actually convex while the other side was flat. A common problem on the Orions I believe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Din_ Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 (edited) I was told 10mm was acceptable difference. Mine was checked and was 15mm out but was apparently okay as it was the kitchen side. If I looked at the arch liner it was actually convex while the other side was flat. A common problem on the Orions I believe. Thats interesting. .. i shall remeasure . .. the orion 450/5 is not exactly well balenced is it. Edited September 15, 2015 by Din_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCloughie Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 We have a 12 month old Bailey pursuit 560/5. We have been away twice in it . . On our third trip we got to destination to find the tyre very close to the wheel arch . . On our return straight to the dealership, to complain. . The caravan was collected the following day to get sorted. . We didn't even have time to clear it out. Well we was told 10 days later that the axle had to be sent to Al-ko to be tested as they summised we had over loaded or hit a pot hole. . Well what was in the caravan is still in it. . And far from over loaded,. And as far as aware we had not hit any pot hole. ( seams to me pot holes are blamed for everything) Well long story cut short. . Some 5 week later we are told that this is the reason . As I told the MD of our caravan supplier. . If he had bought a 20k car and this happened he would be screaming it wasn't road worthy and certainly not fit for purpose. . Still fighting to get it sorted. Any advise appreciated Simply not fit for purpose. Potholes are a fact of life. Even if true, how could anyone prove it had been overloaded? John 3 Quote Volvo V70 D3 SE (was Peugeot 4007, SsangYong Korando), Pulling a Lunar Clubman SI 2015. If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John W Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Thats interesting. .. i shall remeasure . .. the orion 450/5 is not exactly well balenced is it. It isn't, apparently you need to measure from the axle plate to the floor on a level surface. I was really worried but the workshop were unconcerned and were sure it was the liner. I loved the Orion, it was a troublesome lemon though! Simply not fit for purpose. Potholes are a fact of life. Even if true, how could anyone prove it had been overloaded? John Indeed, having gone through the small claims court for a smaller issue the law is on your side for a new caravan that can't stand a simple pot hole! It isn't like they are rare! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMH Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 I have said not fit for purpose already. .. Not road worthy also We was far from overloaded my husband ex farmer been towing for 40 year. . Crazy what they will do to wriggle out of it, but we cannot disprove what they are saying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Din_ Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 The arch liner on mine was out of shape. .. that didnt help. but it still has a huge amount more weight on the NS than the OS, you only have to look at the tyre sidewall to see that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John W Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 I have said not fit for purpose already. .. Not road worthy also We was far from overloaded my husband ex farmer been towing for 40 year. . Crazy what they will do to wriggle out of it, but we cannot disprove what they are saying? You don't have to disprove it, the onus is on them to prove the fault occurred after sale as it occurred within 6 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentwings Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Our axle collapsed after the van was only 2 months old. Initially they said we must have hit a pot hole. The Al-Ko engineer examined the wheel and tyre and confirmed this was not the case as there was no sign of damage. The axle was removed and sent to the factory where it was discovered the rubber was faulty. All the work was covered on warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCloughie Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I have said not fit for purpose already. .. Not road worthy also We was far from overloaded my husband ex farmer been towing for 40 year. . Crazy what they will do to wriggle out of it, but we cannot disprove what they are saying? And they can't prove what they are saying. Also logic, public expectations, are on your side. I was once given some excellent legal advice. Keep your argument simple, to the point, factual. Do not pontificate. John 3 Quote Volvo V70 D3 SE (was Peugeot 4007, SsangYong Korando), Pulling a Lunar Clubman SI 2015. If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrhodes8334 Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 had same with mine alko came out to my cost said possible overloading fighting with baileys over a year now they are not interested want me to pay more money for axle to be set to alko for more test had to buy new axle approx £500 and fitted it my self still got old axle in garage not sure what to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonsc2000 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Hello everyone, Have a Bailey unicorn Vigo, and yes we have just had to have a new axle fitted, £940 inc labour. Only had it 16months. We were told by the dealer it's been overloaded, this is our third bailey and we have never had this issue, the side were the the cooker, microwave, gas bottles and water system is, had no clearance hardly above the tyre, having had the new axle fitted I have noticed that that same side as less of a gap than the door side, and the van is empty. The farther in law Also has a Vigo and it looks like he has got the same issue and Carrys little in the van, it looks like his may have dropped on the same side. It's in for its first service at the beginning of November, so let's see. Looks like a bad design on the unicorns, having the gas bottles over the axle, cooker, microwave and water and heating system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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