"Shake down" camping trip--! Please help with iss
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"Shake down" camping trip--! Please help with iss
Hi folks:
Cardinal LE 31RK
She's a beauty! And we love her! We took a 2-night trip to our KM Resort in Blaine, WA last weekend. We found a few problems, which I assumed we would, and I have a question or two.
The long kitchen slide out does not come back flush with the front lower part of the slide slightly out--maybe 1" at the bottom. PDI said it was normal--yeah right. And I do have bubbling along a couple seams on top. Also, the exhaust fan for the stove blows air out the top of the microwave and into the room! I can't feel any air coming out the round small vents on top.
Anyone experience these problems--suggestions? My unit sat on the dealers lot for 8 months (it's an early 2007). Mark
Cardinal LE 31RK
She's a beauty! And we love her! We took a 2-night trip to our KM Resort in Blaine, WA last weekend. We found a few problems, which I assumed we would, and I have a question or two.
The long kitchen slide out does not come back flush with the front lower part of the slide slightly out--maybe 1" at the bottom. PDI said it was normal--yeah right. And I do have bubbling along a couple seams on top. Also, the exhaust fan for the stove blows air out the top of the microwave and into the room! I can't feel any air coming out the round small vents on top.
Anyone experience these problems--suggestions? My unit sat on the dealers lot for 8 months (it's an early 2007). Mark
Re: "Shake down" camping trip--! Please help with
I would think that 1" is a bit much. Both our slides are flush. Have you talked to the service manager or the folks at Cardinal?markj wrote:Hi folks:
The long kitchen slide out does not come back flush with the front lower part of the slide slightly out--maybe 1" at the bottom. PDI said it was normal--yeah right. And I do have bubbling along a couple seams on top. Also, the exhaust fan for the stove blows air out the top of the microwave and into the room! I can't feel any air coming out the round small vents on top.
I was surprised too that the exhaust fan blows INTO the trailer. We just make sure the Fantastic fan in the kitchen is on when we use the stove top or the smoke alarm will go off.
BTW, I hope that you can join us for the gettogethers in April or August. We would really like to see one of the 31RKs.
Rob
Re: "Shake down" camping trip--! Please help with
Yes, unfortunately ours does this too. We open windows and/or vents depending on if there is a breeze or not.markj wrote: Also, the exhaust fan for the stove blows air out the top of the microwave and into the room! I can't feel any air coming out the round small vents on top.
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Thanks for the input folks. I'll check it out. Now I notice the Oak Facia on the top inside of the unit slide is separating in the center where the two sections come together. And as I look across toward the front, the trim is not level. This is the same end that doesn't sit flush outside. Maybe part of the problem?
Say, is there an easy way to post a picture on this reply of the area with my digital camera? I'm not too savy on it. I can show you a close up. Again, I really appreciate your help.
And yes, DW works 2 more years, then we're attending as many rallies as we can. We will be attending the RV RALLY in Redmond OR in July. Anyone going there? It's really great! Mark
Say, is there an easy way to post a picture on this reply of the area with my digital camera? I'm not too savy on it. I can show you a close up. Again, I really appreciate your help.
And yes, DW works 2 more years, then we're attending as many rallies as we can. We will be attending the RV RALLY in Redmond OR in July. Anyone going there? It's really great! Mark
Hi Markmarkj wrote: Say, is there an easy way to post a picture on this reply of the area with my digital camera? I'm not too savy on it. I can show you a close up. Again, I really appreciate your help.
And yes, DW works 2 more years, then we're attending as many rallies as we can. We will be attending the RV RALLY in Redmond OR in July. Anyone going there? It's really great! Mark
Most of us transfer our photos to http://www.photobucket.com (it's free) then you can attach the photo to your message from there.
We'll be at The Rally in July. We decided to stay at the KOA in Madras with full hookups and I suspect a little breathing room. We purchased the passport for full access to events. I'm glad to hear someone else from the club will be there.
We'll see you there.
Rob
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If you are saying the slide out does not retract flush, than the oak facia has nothing to do with it. If you are adventurous, you can adjust the slide piston (ram) so it will pull in a little tighter by adjusting the outside nuts on the end of the piston (not the cylinder) They leave a little slack in those for hydraulic creep reasons. Loosen the two outside nuts and screw them to narrow the gap. Go a little at a time until it pulls of firmly but not overly so.
If you are timid about this, leave it for the dealer whose job it is to do the warranty work. I had the same problem, and it worked out fine when I adjusted it.
If you are timid about this, leave it for the dealer whose job it is to do the warranty work. I had the same problem, and it worked out fine when I adjusted it.
Mike Harrington, Chino, CA.
2006 Cardinal WB/LE 30'
2003 F250 Superduty V10, 4X4, 4.30 axles and Gear Vendors over/underdrive.
With one happy wife now 45 years ago!
USAF Weapons/Munitions Specialist 1966-1973 Vietnam Vet 1970-71
2006 Cardinal WB/LE 30'
2003 F250 Superduty V10, 4X4, 4.30 axles and Gear Vendors over/underdrive.
With one happy wife now 45 years ago!
USAF Weapons/Munitions Specialist 1966-1973 Vietnam Vet 1970-71
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