If you're new to campervans or its been a while since you hit the road, there may be some aspects you are unfamiliar with or need a refresher on how to use. Find out with this beginners guide how to use your Ford campervan, how to load it correctly, use the gas, electrics and water, set up your awning and much more.
If you’ve recently purchased a Ford-based Bailey campervan, this guide covers some key features to get you started. A complete list can be found in the supplied Ford handbook, but here's what you need to know inside, outside, or under the bonnet.
This guide will cover the fundamental aspects to consider when loading your campervan, including payloads and best practices for weight distribution. Loading a campervan may seem daunting, but it’s a straightforward process and boils down to two things - how much extra weight it can carry and where you put it.
Have you arrived at your favourite campsite, pitched your campervan, and wondered how it connects to the 230v mains hook-up? Or, if you’ve booked a pitch without electricity, how does the 12v system work from a leisure battery? We’ll be discussing what to do when arriving on site, including how to switch on each system using your campervan’s control panel.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to use the gas system in your campervan, including how to change the gas bottle. For many Bailey campervan models, the gas bottle is located in a dedicated storage compartment within the kitchen unit. The hob and cooker both use gas.
Bailey campervans are equipped with onboard water tanks: one for fresh water and the other for wastewater. In this guide, we will show you how to fill and drain your campervan’s freshwater tank and internal pipework, and detail the steps to take when emptying the wastewater tank, which contains water from your shower, sink, or basin.
The Truma Combi diesel unit lives out of sight, under a bed, bed base, or seat base. This single unit heats your hot water and the inside of your campervan or motorhome via hot air ducted around the habitation area.
Compressor fridges work similarly to the domestic fridges we have at home, but instead of a 230v power source, they use 12v. For this reason, they are perfect for use in a campervan or motorhome.
Your Bailey campervan will come fitted with a gas hob, grill and oven. Getting it to work can't be any easier. In this step by step guide we will show you how so you can have your breakfast ready in no time.
The campervan loo, or Thetford toilet, is an essential element, although the emptying procedure is often feared by those who are unsure of the necessary steps. This guide will detail how to prepare, empty, and freshen up the humble campervan toilet.
Finding a digital TV signal during your first campervan trip can seem tricky, but with a signal finder and a few simple steps, watching your favourite TV show from the comfort of your campervan is much easier than you may think.
A wind-out awning is a quick and easy way to shield yourself from the sun. Rather than carrying and erecting a separate awning, the unit is attached to the side of the campervan and can provide shade in no time at all. Here’s how to open and close a campervan awning.
If your Bailey campervan has fitted rear travel seats, this guide will show you how to turn the rear seating area into dedicated seats.
A glossary of leisure vehicle terms to help you understand some of the words and terms used in the leisure vehicle industry. From Payload to Aquaroll, check the terms that might be new to you on this page. Or hover over underlined words throughout the website to find out what they mean.
