The Wait Goes On....................

Got a letter from the dealers today to inform us that the Cadiz will not be at the dealers until 11th.May.

Will I suppose be another week or so to fit the mover etc.so we won't get it till about 16th-17th May or so.

Seems a long way from the February date we were originally given,then March,then April and to say we orderd it on the 15th.October,that's seven months.

Nothing to be done about it but SWMBO is NOT happy to say the least.

Ian

Towing Cover

Recently treated ourselves to a front towing cover.

Never used one before but the front of the Orion used to get plastered with flies,bugs and the like which were difficult to clean off.

I also thought that it may prevent a stone damaging the front window which I imagine won't be anywhere near cheap to replace so,as I told SWMBO,it is really an investment not an extravagance.

Got a Pro-Tec direct from Bailey,very good service,ordered 1pm and delivered at 10:20 am the following day.

Bailey/Pro-Tec Towing Cover

Ian

Tow Ball Rust.

On our Passat Alltrack we have the VW factory fitted retractable towball.

I have noticed that the ball ( with paint removed obviously ) tends to get very rusty in parts when stored,even with an Al-KO rubber towball cover fitted.

I have cleaned the ball up but the marks left by the rust are still just visible but the ball is now OK to use.

Have placed a small polythene bag over the ball secured with the Al-KO towball cover to see if it prevents rust.

My point is that before the first trips of the season it may pay just to have a look at the tow ball if you have this one fitted as it took a little while to clean up which is not what you want to be doing when your nearest and dearest ( or the wife ) is eager to be on their way.

Ian

Might Be Good News...........................

In case anyone didn't read it,Bill Tweedie sent a message which I repeat below :

I spoke with the dealer today. Apparently Bailey are releasing Unicorns early because they have stopped producing Pegasus models and are only selling the Pegasus from national stock levels; production was increased accordingly to Unicorns which are more popular. This explains why mine appeared early and hopefully yours will also .
He went on to say the Pegasus is due a revamp this year; the Pursuit next year and the the Unicorn the following. The Unicorn has been more popular than they anticipated. 

So it may be a bit of good news after months of waiting.

Ian

A Treat For SWMBO.

SWMBO is usually in charge of the steadies when we are away but she is latterly finding it a bit  painful due to arthritic fingers ( she used to be a midwife so no more will be said,too much information ).

I have therefore purchased her an electric drill to make the job easier ( I know how to treat a woman,much more practical than red-soled stilettos ).

Bosch Drill

She doesn't know about it yet but you will be able to hear the squeals of delight for miles around when the day comes.

Ian

Preparing For Delivery......................Eventually.

In preparation for the delivery of our Cadiz I have compiled a check list ( in Word ) for when we pick it up.

If anyone would like a copy just PM me and I will send one along.

Obviously there are some personal bits in it that won't apply to other people,these can easily be deleted,but it will give a basis for your own personalised list.

Ian

Delivery Date

Received an e-mail from YC Leisure today to say that our Cadiz 3 will roll off the Bailey production line on the 13th of April and will be available to collect about a week later.

It's a bit later than the February we were originally promised but there is nothing we can do so April it is.

Just six months from ordering to delivery,they must be selling well.

Ian