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Technical ExcellenceAt Bailey we adopt a policy of continuous improvement whereby we are constantly evaluating how and why we do things. In doing so we ensure that we continue to manufacture technically advanced products that combine first class build quality with market leading value for money. Water Test Rig One caravan from each daily build is put through a programmed water test which replicates rain patterns for sixty hours. The rig is used to monitor the caravan's resistance to water leaks and ingress. By using this testing method Bailey was the first UK manufacturer to include a 6 year body shell integrity guarantee, to cover against leaks and de-lamination, as part of their warranty package for new caravans. Traceability Programme **BAILEY 1st** Bailey has made advances in on-line quality control by introducing new bar code technology into the production process. The company electronically records the bar codes of both appliances fitted and tasks completed on a particular caravan. The former allows us to identify which component has been installed in which caravan and the latter to trace any action carried out during the production process back to an individual operator. As a result it is now possible quickly identify the source of any problems relating to product performance and make the necessary corrective actions in terms of retraining or modification of the production process or component. Caravan Stability Studies Bailey has been working in partnership with the University of Bath and The Caravan Club to increase understanding into trailer stability. The Department of Mechanical Engineering has been commissioned to design and produce a fully adjustable trailer rig where factors such as towball to axle distance, nose weight and total mass can be varied. By varying these factors, areas such as speed, loading and tow vehicle selection can be analysed. The findings of these studies can be incorporated into future caravan design to enhance road safety. TowCar of the Year Competition Bailey currently supplies the caravans used in The Caravan Club's TowCar of the Year Competition. In total ten different units from the four Bailey ranges are made available for the competition to cater for the widest possible range of tow vehicle. During the test period over 250 circuits of the Millbrook Proving Ground, featuring a lap of a high speed bowl and a demanding hill route are completed to provide both the car and caravan with the ultimate tow test challenge. Bailey monitors the product performance during and after the competition to gain valuable feedback on caravan towing dynamics and structural integrity.
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