32SS owners January 20, 2008, 05:50:03 pm Yahoo Message Number: 452Well, went out to the MH today (on the lot next to us) to review theKodiak manual. Told my son the NE/SD game was on. Tried to turn onthe TV up front and nothing. After fiddling for a while I pulled aplug from the outlet above the DVD player, plugged in a fan and foundno juice. Flipped the GFI off and back on. Nothing. Flipped allthe circuit breakers off and on - nothing.So, I'm open for suggestions. We have relatives coming in a week andI guess I'll have to run an extension (oh will that look good) fromthe side of the galley counter above the door and into the box. Then, when we get to Jayco in Indiana in April (and I'd better try and booksoon) they can fix this too.If seems that if it is not one thing it is another.Don Quote Selected
Re: 32SS owners Reply #1 – January 21, 2008, 09:32:39 am Yahoo Message Number: 454Don Leslie wrote:Quoteplug from the outlet above the DVD player, plugged in a fan and foundno juice. Flipped the GFI off and back on. Nothing. Flipped allthe circuit breakers off and on - nothing.Is that the only outlet in the coach that's dead? That one is tied in tothe inverter line so I wonder if something there has gone wrong.Take care, Greg Quote Selected
Re: 32SS owners Reply #2 – January 21, 2008, 12:29:56 pm Yahoo Message Number: 455I forgot to tell you this when I told you about the 10 quart oilcapacity. This is straight from the computer file I keep oneverything I do to my Jayco:7/21/2007"I greased this vehicle. I found 5 fittings on the driver's sidefront, and three on the front passenger side. I also found 4fittings on the drive shafts, and one on each of the rear levelingjacks."I also use a hand grease gun and am careful not to over pressure anyof the fittings.MikeQuoteWell, went out to the MH today (on the lot next to us) to reviewthe Kodiak manual. Told my son the NE/SD game was on. Tried to turnon the TV up front and nothing. After fiddling for a while I pulleda plug from the outlet above the DVD player, plugged in a fan andfound no juice. Flipped the GFI off and back on. Nothing. Flippedall the circuit breakers off and on - nothing.So, I'm open for suggestions. We have relatives coming in a weekand I guess I'll have to run an extension (oh will that look good)from the side of the galley counter above the door and into the box.Then, Quotewhen we get to Jayco in Indiana in April (and I'd better try andbook Quote Selected
Re: 32SS owners Reply #3 – January 21, 2008, 01:42:04 pm Yahoo Message Number: 45610 quarts is in the Kodiak manual we got with the Greyhawk.What did you lube the U-joints with as the GM manual says to use a wheel bearing grease.I've been tempted to buy a power grease gun at Harbor Freight - but other than the MH and our two lawn and garden tractors it wouldn't get much use. Anyone have one like this?http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92196DonOn 21-Jan-08, at 12:29 PM, smokie39157 wrote: Quote Selected
Re: 32SS owners Reply #4 – January 21, 2008, 01:43:38 pm Yahoo Message Number: 457Hmmmm. I wonder if that means the invertor is gone as that is the only outlet that is not working. I guess I should disconnect shore power, flick on the inverter switch and see if it delivers any power. Probably another thing for our list for Jayco to fix in April.ThanksDonOn 21-Jan-08, at 9:32 AM, Greg Gimlick wrote: Quote Selected
Re: 32SS owners Reply #5 – January 21, 2008, 02:01:33 pm Yahoo Message Number: 458I have read tons of articles about "use this grease for this typejoint and this type for this one" .....etc etc... I finally startedusing (several years ago) Valvoline Synthetic on everything and havenot had any trouble. If you use an air gun, be careful, on a coupleof the fittings up front you can blow out a seal real quick.On your outlet problem, I would check the inverter. Check the manualthat came in the portfolio, or go online to their web-site and readit. I think it has a fuse or breaker or something in it.MikeQuote10 quarts is in the Kodiak manual we got with the Greyhawk.What did you lube the U-joints with as the GM manual says to use awheel bearing grease.I've been tempted to buy a power grease gun at Harbor Freight -but other than the MH and our two lawn and garden tractors it wouldn'tget much use. Anyone have one like this?http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92196QuoteDonOn 21-Jan-08, at 12:29 PM, smokie39157 wrote:I forgot to tell you this when I told you about the 10 quart oilcapacity. This is straight from the computer file I keep oneverything I do to my Jayco:7/21/2007"I greased this vehicle. I found 5 fittings on the driver's sidefront, and three on the front passenger side. I also found 4fittings on the drive shafts, and one on each of the rear levelingjacks."I also use a hand grease gun and am careful not to over pressureany Quote Selected
Re: 32SS owners Reply #6 – January 21, 2008, 02:22:37 pm Yahoo Message Number: 459The front roof air on my Dutchmen quit working several months ago, and all the fuses that I can find are still good. I wonder if the inverter is connected directly to the air? Anyone else have that problem with their Four Winds Kodiak??Denny Quote Selected
Re: 32SS owners Reply #7 – January 21, 2008, 02:25:56 pm Yahoo Message Number: 460I just checked my manual and the only thing connected to the inverter is the Entertainment center and TV.Denny Quote Selected
Re: 32SS owners Reply #8 – January 21, 2008, 03:03:39 pm Yahoo Message Number: 461Mike, what surprised me was the different spec for the U-joints vs the rest of the chassis. I was about to get a NLGI #2 Category LB or GC-LB and use it for everything - which I'm still tempted to do. I'll probably end up with a manual gun and flex hose - even though I find them messy. Will probably get this one.http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=47520I think I'll pick up this grease:http://www.sdparts.com/product/1051344/GMWheelBearingGrease16oz.aspxDonOn 21-Jan-08, at 2:01 PM, smokie39157 wrote: Quote Selected
Re: 32SS owners Reply #9 – January 21, 2008, 03:04:45 pm Yahoo Message Number: 462I just turned off shore power, turned on the inverter - still nothing at all. So, on to the Jayco list it goes along with 8 or so other items.DonOn 21-Jan-08, at 2:22 PM, Quote Selected
Re: 32SS owners Reply #11 – January 23, 2008, 12:27:08 pm Yahoo Message Number: 468I thought about that as our last two had 2000W inverters and periodically the reset buttons had to be pushed in.My problem is "where is the darn thing." There is an on switch in the control box at the door - but I haven't been able to find out where the inverter is hiding? Anyone with a Greyhawk know where it is? It is only 400W so it is likely pretty small.ThanksDonOn 22-Jan-08, at 9:21 PM, Gary Myers wrote: Quote Selected
Re: 32SS owners Reply #13 – January 23, 2008, 01:00:14 pm Yahoo Message Number: 470Don Leslie wrote:QuoteMy problem is "where is the darn thing."I'm going from memory since mine is over in storage, but I think it's ina storage compartment on the drivers side against the top. About thesecond or third compartment back.Take care, Greg Quote Selected
Re: 32SS owners Reply #14 – January 23, 2008, 01:01:00 pm Yahoo Message Number: 471Another thought, it might be under the bottom drawer in the bedroom.Sure wish I could remember, but it's in one of those two places.Take care, Greg Quote Selected
Re: 32SS owners Reply #15 – January 23, 2008, 01:07:08 pm Yahoo Message Number: 472I did pull that bottom drawer right back (haven't taken it out) and looked behind it - pretty dark and I didn't notice anything, so I'll take a flashlight over and have another look.I'm amazed how ineffective the Jayco manual is. The problem stems from trying to cover off so many different models with one manual. Triple E and Winnie did the same thing. the HR manual was very good and had tons of detail. Given this is the computer age, they should make really detailed materials available on their web site. Winnie did this and I have huge files that show all the plumbing and wiring for my model and they were very extensive. A good move by Winnie given all the problems one finds. DonOn 23-Jan-08, at 1:00 PM, Greg Gimlick wrote: Quote Selected
Re: 32SS owners Reply #16 – January 23, 2008, 01:33:47 pm Yahoo Message Number: 473Don, You are starting to sound like a "consumer advocate." Welcome to the ranks.....Denny Quote Selected
Re: 32SS owners Reply #17 – January 23, 2008, 02:49:51 pm Yahoo Message Number: 474Don, it is screwed to the floor under the drawers below the TV area, which is next to the closet. Your converter, autoswitch and inverterare all in that general area. Just take the drawers out and you canget to them, you will need to open the Bedroom slide to get enoughroom to work.MikeQuoteI did pull that bottom drawer right back (haven't taken it out)and looked behind it - pretty dark and I didn't notice anything, soI'llQuotetake a flashlight over and have another look.I'm amazed how ineffective the Jayco manual is. The problem stemsfrom trying to cover off so many different models with onemanual.QuoteTriple E and Winnie did the same thing. the HR manual was verygood and had tons of detail. Given this is the computer age, theyshould make really detailed materials available on their web site.Winnie did this and I have huge files that show all the plumbing andwiring for my model and they were very extensive. A good move by Winniegiven all the problems one finds. DonOn 23-Jan-08, at 1:00 PM, Greg Gimlick wrote:Another thought, it might be under the bottom drawer in thebedroom. Quote Selected
Re: 32SS owners Reply #18 – January 23, 2008, 06:19:53 pm Yahoo Message Number: 475Denny, you just haven't noticed my comments in the A Class forum the past few years. Recently I got so PO'd at DriVer and the owners of iRV2 that I won't go back to that forum. I basically pointed out how biased they were to their paying sponsors and they didn't like that at all. DriVer is an evangelist for whatever he happens to own and he can see nothing else with his blinkers on.Some of my unpopular views:FMCA is a joke when it comes to member protection and advocacy. It is too worried about advertising revenue to do a proper job on road tests. It fudges weight problems regularly.Spitzer should have taken on the RV biz for fraud. Dealers put MSRP stickers on MHs that are not correct. Saying they are something when they aren't is misrepresentation.Manufacturers should be required post the four corner weights for the vehicle with full fuel and no water and full fuel and a full tank of water. Also, every dealer should be required to carry a small booklet that explains the weight issues properly. This info pack would also explain licensing by state and province, towing rules (where toad/trailer brakes are needed), etc.Warranty service should be available in a reasonable time frame. My Winnie/HR/Jayco dealer requires 8 weeks notice for an appointment and then your MH is with them for one to 3 months. That is nonsense.And I can go on and on.DOn 23-Jan-08, at 1:33 PM, Quote Selected
Re: 32SS owners Reply #19 – January 23, 2008, 06:25:58 pm Yahoo Message Number: 476Yes, I got a flashlight and took a look and there it was. Installed in just about the dumbest fashion one can imagine. You cannot see the front control panel even if you take off the wood panel in front of it. I can see that a green light is on (but there are four lights on the panel) but the reset button and the on/off switch do not seem to be the type shown in the inverter manual. Unplugged it, plugged it in, pushed the reset, etc but nothing happened. Ran an extension to the TV and DVD and they work OK.Now for my next complaint. Some idiot specified a DVD player that does not have an ON/OFF buttom on the remote (at least ours doesn't have one and I can't see one on the remote for the Westinghouse TV). Does yours have one? If there isn't one that means getting on the ladder (which Jayco did not supply) to get on the bunk to push the ON/OFF switch whenever we want to use it.These guys should be forced to use every new product for a month before they finalize the design, components, etc.DonOn 23-Jan-08, at 2:49 PM, smokie39157 wrote: Quote Selected
Re: 32SS owners Reply #21 – January 23, 2008, 08:54:03 pm Yahoo Message Number: 478-Ours is a four winds funmover with sink as you enter door onleft wasbehind hot water heater and behind cabinets. Have to pull out alldrawers to get to it What is your email and I can send you schematicthat factory send me while we were on road to help find-- In KodiakChassisClassC@yahoogroups.com, Don Lesliewrote: Quote Selected
Re: 32SS owners Reply #22 – January 23, 2008, 08:56:28 pm Yahoo Message Number: 479Note in a later post I indicated I found it OK - and it is in a dumb place in ours as well.DonOn 23-Jan-08, at 8:54 PM, Gary wrote: Quote Selected
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