Bailey Unicorn grab handle LED replacement 

I have just replaced one of my rear light LED in the grab handle on my series 1 Unicorn. On taking off the grey cover it had been filled with so much sealant around the cable it pulled on the cable and snapped it. Unlike the front lights the cable runs down through a channel in the sandwich construction of the rear panel so getting the cable down there was not going to be easy. First job was to remove the bottom corner cover (3 screws) to expose the terminal block. The box connectors on the new cable were just long enough to make feeding the cable into the channel and making the 90 degree turn downward, very difficult. Somehow the cable would need to be pulled through but my old cable had broken. So I put a lead shot on some fishing line and dropped it down the channel hooking it out out the bottom hole behind the corner cover. Then I tied the line to one of the box connectors while folding the second connector back in line to make the cable as slim as possible. Then pulling on the line while carefully guiding the connectors into the channel I was able to pull the new cable through. Plugging in the the connectors and sealing the lower hole and replacing the corner cover completed the job.

Excellent video.

Breakfast with the Caravan Nut, nice little job Martin

Perfect timing to watch during my commute. I reckon even I’d be able to mange that watching your video! Graham

Nice little job done , you make it look easy mr handyman, like the idea of the lights in the handles which is a nice touch cheers gav

Happy new year Martin another informative video. Just one on the cleaning Martin for fiddly areas like the grab handle try pvc cleaner does a good job, eats the dirt and no need to use the screwdriver which has the potential to scratch the van.

Genius at work again Martin. Was just thinking it was time for another vid from you. Almost made it to the 1K and your bet is won 😂. Trev

Another good job done Martin 💡💡💡💡💡

Another good job well done Martin. Hope you had a good xmas and new year. Awaiting your next vid. Cheers Mike.

Good video again Martin 👍👍 ive got a couple of leds out to on my 2011 Valencia didn’t even know you could change them but after watching this video ive just ordered 2 sets for mine too . While i was up at caravan doing a few jobs i had a dummy run following your video and its spot on thanks . Just. A heads up while i was doing a few jobs in my van i noticed under the front seats on sink side of van there is a rubber flexy pipe for Alde heating that goes over a wooden frame and under draws the pipe had been rubbing on the woodwork and took a nice v section out of pipe after talking to 3 other people with similar Bailey caravans of simillar age at our storage yard and having look at there’s looks like this is a common problem has all there’s are the same might be a good idea to have a look at yours too to stop any future issues . Keep up the good work martin happy new year cheers mark 👍👍

Excellent Practical Demonstration, of those parts we hope, we do not have to change? You have the skill and ability to try things 'I can do it' mentality! I salute you Martin. (its great seeing all these practical vids of yours, they give me confidence, I am not kidding?) look forward to some more in new year, (am sure more planned) anyway thanks for a nice great vid again mate!

Nicely done mate.

Hi martin love your utube videos keep up the good work just bought a bailey pegasus 514 2011 model just doing a few bits and bobs to it nothing major like you ive just replaced the front led light in tje grab handles yes there are a shade more yellow in colour so just ordered one for the other side now to match up

Nice job happy new year..

Job well done... good video. Cheers....

Great film Martin. Great good Martin. Just a suggestion re cleaning the lens covers. If you get a baby's bottle brush and dip in warm soapy water this may clean the inside of the covers, Thanks for sharing Phil and HNY😀👍👍

Nice neat job again Martin. Hope you had a great Christmas and wish you a Happy New Year mate ;))

Hi Martin u bak again doing what u know best doing jobs on the van nice job on the grab handles by the way that's one job off the list u could do with doing a video of how to replace a broken window lash as my friend as broken one and doesn't know how to replace one but I suppose if u haven't got a window latch broke u can't do a video by the way won't be long now for your 1000subscribers I'm glad u kept going as I knew u would get there soon well done u deserve it mate .kev

Martin I found that using a toothbrush for fidley bits it cleans better Ind u don't risk damaging van

Hi Martin, we had a 2011 bailey Olympus, which we traded in this year for a new coachman. The coachman dealer found damp in the front lockers under the plastic trays, make sure you check yours if fitted. Lost £400 on the trade in, not too bad. The previous dealer who serviced the Bailey won’t get any business from us as they had always indicated we did not have damp.

Excellent video, thanks for posting this. I have to replace one of my rear leds on my Unicorn S1. Any idea how to get access to the spade terminals on the rear please. I'm hoping I don't have to start taking panels off.

On the replacement strip did it come with the same connectors as then old one? I’ve just bought a new led strip and the end connectors are completely different

Hi Martin just wondering If I could fit grab handles with led to our lunar Do they switch on from inside or remote Thanks

Hi martin where are the plugs on the rear led grab handle lights i have the red led`s but can`t find where the wires go , thanks

Hi Can you do a video on how to remove back lights on a bailey pegasus 462 . Afraid of breaking mine thanks Denis

Can you help me replace my door led light in a Bailey Pegasus gt65 ?

Is it easy to change the led lights on the rear grab handles