31KQBTS... It's mine now!

[MarkyB]

Set up you just put the jack down then tighten the set screw.


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[mkosu04]

Thanks for the info. I might consider just adding some additional (manual) jacks before this option. Price is not that much different.

On my old camper I had some jack-stand style jacks that I used at the axles to help take out the suspension movement. I think they are too short for this camper though.

The other thing I like about the manual jacks is the ability to influence the balance of the trailer. Earlier this summer I had it all nice and level and then when I put out the slides the weight shifted enough to put that side a little low (I think the tires settled into the ground a bit too, not helping) and there is nothing you can do to influence that, short of putting everything back in, attaching it to the truck, moving forward, putting down blocks, backing back up, and then setting everything up again. Too much hassle so I just lived with a slightly off-level camper for the weekend.

anyway - thanks for the info. If these were cheap and easy I would jump on them. But I will perhaps just add another set of jacks.

[MarkyB]

So in the bunk room, I pulled the panels off under the front of the couch. I stained the boards and now the wasted space is usable storage.

[mkosu04]

MarkyB - is that a fixed couch or does it fold out into a futon style bed?

Mine has a futon style couch that lifts up at the front and folds down flat. I sometimes just tip it up and store items in the open space, but there is a center bar that prevents storing anything too large.

I also avoid storing anything too heavy, since its on the slide. Maybe this isn't a valid concern?

[MarkyB]

It's the jackknife style couch...
You could hold up the bottom and see there was space there, but it was hard to use that way.
No, nothing heavy, just chairs and a box fan that didn't have a home.

[pbandrb]

Originally Posted by MarkyB

Outdoor kitchen remodel:

Before:



Drawer and cabinet removed.


Freezer added.





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Does the breaker trip when the fridge and freezer turn on at same time?

[MarkyB]

No, never had any trouble with it.

[MarkyB]

New 4-step Alumi-tread steps.

[MarkyB]

Took the metal blinds off and replaced them with paper shades that fit inside the window frame.



Also put solar tint on the bedroom windows.




U-dinette gone!!!!!



Moving the bunk room couch to the living room so we can all sit comfortably.

[Mikezayed]

Hey all. I'm almost at my whitts end. I have a 15 31KQBTS and I just got home from camping in it this weekend. I purchased it 9-29-15 so I have a feeling my warranty is done and there are quite a few issues that just showed itself this camping trip, mind you this is ONLY the second season and the 4th time we used it. I purchased this brand new because I didn't want to deal with these issues. Here is the list of my problems:
Outside kitchen drain is dripping at the elbow directly under the sink
The galley tank is also pouring out from the top of it
Left side rear slide motor is not working because I went to pull it in and nothing.
The toilet doesn't hold water in the bowl (that was my fault with the wand and I need a small clip to hold the ball into the side of the toilet so not a big issue)
One of the rear slide buttons have almost pulled out of the wall in the back
A outlet panel has pulled out of the wall in the back room
I have mold in the outdoor kitchen next to my fridge (fridge was never iced up and only used for drinks and was thoroughly cleaned before the end of season last year)
During a hard rain storm water was coming in under my fridge and running across the main floor
I have the led strip under my canopy outside and some of the leds flicker
The light in my cubby hole was never connected

Now does anyone know if anything on this list will be covered?? I should not have these issues with, essentially, a brand new unit. Thanks all for the help, as I'm extremely frustrated about this.

[Terier]

MarkyB - "Took the metal blinds off and replaced them with paper shades that fit inside the window frame."


I think the paper shades looks really nice and could block more light from coming in. Not being able to peek through the blinds to see what's going on outside would be a con for me. BTW - How did you get a perfect fix?

[MarkyB]

Perfect fit? The blinds are paper trim-to-fit. I didn't mention that..

Mike, unless you bought an extended warranty, then yes, your warranty is up. You would have to talk to the dealer about anything that would be an obvious factory defect. Good luck with that.
Most of what you listed, it's possible to diagnose and fix yourself. I've done that on several things, even though the warranty is still good on mine, just to save the hassle of hauling it to the dealer.

[mkosu04]

Mikezayed - sounds like a rough trip. I can give some advice about some of those items

• Outside kitchen - my sink leaks too. I took it apart and the pipes are too long so they just forced it together. I think the only "real fix" will be to cut the pipe shorter and glue it back together with a union. Then I think I'll need new seals. I was able to get it to a slow drip by carefully putting it back together, but its on my list to fix better.
• Galley tank - EMERGENCY REPAIR ASAP - I thought the same thing last fall... but then a day later I realized it was leaking inside the camper. There are water fittings inside your rear closet for hot and cold water lines (even though there is no hot water needed back there) and they were leaking in my camper. The water runs through the floor and down around the tank, making it look like the tank is leaking. Take out the drawers on the right side of the closet and inspect with a flashlight.
  
  HOPEFULLY you are lucky and it is an outside water line that is leaking. The low point drains are in that area so maybe they didn't get those caps tight.
• Toilet - I had a leak one time too (internal, past the valve) due to a drop-in packet of chemicals getting jammed in the door. I was able (with a rubber glove!) to reach down in and click the door back into place. If the hinge pops off on one side then it looks like its closed, but it doesn't seal.

For the other small items - the warranty is up (only 1 year) so you probably have to fix them yourself.

[joetab1977]

Hi all, wondering if any of you can tell me the best way to access the water heater bypass on 2014 Wildwood 31KQBTS? I can't tell if I should remove a panel under the kitchen sink or remove one of the kitchen drawers to gain access. Thanks!

Joe

[Terier]

I don't have the answer but removing a drawer might yield if it would be accessible using that option. Hopefully someone with experience will chime in.

[MarkyB]

I removed the panel under the sink.
It's only held on by a few staples.

[mkosu04]

Originally Posted by joetab1977

Hi all, wondering if any of you can tell me the best way to access the water heater bypass on 2014 Wildwood 31KQBTS? I can't tell if I should remove a panel under the kitchen sink or remove one of the kitchen drawers to gain access. Thanks!

Joe

I pushed too hard against the panel under the sink and popped off the staples... I just left it that way and let it lean against the pipes when I don't need to reach the valves.

the best (only?) way to reach it is to reach over that panel or remove it.

[Macrosill]

Signed the papers for my 2017 31KQBTS on the 26th. Awaiting its delivery this week. I could not bring it home on the 26th due to some exterior damage and we decided to switch to a new unit on the lot. Same options but I would have had to wait all day for the unit to be ready to leave. I did the PDI and they agreed to delivery the unit to my house at no cost.

Other than some missing sealant on the trim of the front outside storage the rear stabilizers did not work and a slide was out of alignment.

There were some subtle differences in the units. The original had a Winegard antenna and a split kitchen sink. The new one has a King Jack antenna and a single large sink, which I prefer anyway.

[MarkyB]

My slides were out of alignment too.
Dealer fixed under warranty.

[MarkyB]

Took it to the dealer so the service manager could take measurements on the siding. Darn near traded it in. Decided not to and now I will resume tinkering.
Things I’m considering:
1. Shocks.
2. Morryde CRE 3000 equalizers.
3. Wet bolt kit.

Also,
Slide toppers..

Any thoughts or opinions on these?