Bailey Tracker Monitor & Caravan Alarm
(2011 Model Year, Unicorn)
Sourced from Bailey's 2011 model year owner's manual for the Unicorn range (published under Bailey's "Service Handbook" label, but this edition's own content is a full owner's manual - no separate "Manual" document exists for this edition). If your caravan is a different age or range, some details - such as the exact control panel brand or chassis-component generation actually fitted - may not match. Always cross-check against the handbook that came with your specific caravan.
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Master Troubleshooting & Diagnostics Matrix
| Error Code / Indicator | Symptom / Meaning | Possible Cause | Step-by-Step DIY Fix | Suggested Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
N/A | Alarm siren sounds when the caravan is pushed around (e.g. in a car park), but Tracker does not send an alert | This is expected behaviour, not a fault - the siren can be triggered by movement or a PIR sensor alone, but Tracker only sends an alert once its own sensor detects movement over a longer period | No action needed; this design prevents a brief accidental trigger from generating a false theft alert | DIY Safe |
N/A | Alarm was set before driving off and the siren sounded, but Tracker did not telephone | Vehicle was driven away before the system's 5-minute arming delay had elapsed | Wait for the full arming delay (45 seconds for the alarm, a further 5 minutes for Tracker) to pass before moving the caravan | DIY Safe |
N/A | Alarm keeps sounding but Tracker does not telephone | The siren alone won't set Tracker off - its stolen-vehicle-recovery function only triggers on the caravan's actual acceleration, since it's a distinct system from the alarm itself | No fault - check whether the caravan is actually being towed/moved if a genuine theft is suspected | DIY Safe |
N/A | Tracker system stops working or its battery goes flat | Leisure battery disconnected, flat, or not recharged - Tracker's own battery only recharges via the leisure battery, and lasts around 2 weeks once the leisure battery is removed | Leave the leisure battery connected and topped up; after it goes flat, a 24-hour mains hook-up recharges it, and its charge should be checked every 3 to 6 months while in storage | DIY Safe |
N/A | Radio remote control does not respond when its button is pressed | Remote's own battery flat (small red light fails to illuminate), or the caravan's leisure battery is flat/disconnected | Replace the remote's GP23A battery if the red light doesn't illuminate; otherwise charge the leisure battery via a mains hook-up for over 24 hours | DIY Safe |
N/A | PIR sensor makes a repeated 'funny' noise | Low battery warning tone from the PIR unit | Replace the PIR's PP3 battery | DIY Safe |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I arm and disarm the Tracker Monitor alarm system, and how does it protect my caravan?
Press the remote control button once to arm the system - you'll hear two beeps from the siren. The main alarm itself becomes active after about 45 seconds, but the separate Tracker recovery unit takes a further five minutes to arm on top of that, so don't set off towing the caravan straight away or Tracker won't get an alert.
Once armed, moving, towing, or lifting the caravan onto a trailer will set the siren going for up to five minutes (it can also be triggered by the built-in motion sensor). To turn it off again, just press the remote button once more - a single beep confirms it's disarmed, and it'll cut the siren immediately if it was already sounding.
It helps to think of this as two separate systems bundled together: the audible alarm, and the Tracker stolen-vehicle recovery service, which only kicks in once it picks up genuine acceleration or movement, not just the siren going off on its own. The unit can't be moved across to a different caravan if you change vehicles, but it's usable throughout the UK (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland) as well as France and Spain.