woif creek 850 problems
any 1 have any wolf creek 850 complaints
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The restraining system for the bath's sliding door should be re-engineered. The snap pulls off the door or the other half pulls through the webbing, or both. So far, I've only needed to fix the webbing side.
The coat hanger apparatus in the closet by the bath was "secured" with one screw. It pulled out. I re-used the existing hanger piece, but reinforced it with a piece of upside down, U-shaped aluminum, 1"x1/8", securing my reinforcement to the sides, not the ceiling, of the wardrobe. The original piece then screwed into the aluminum (from below, screwing upwards, as originally screwed into the ceiling of the wardrobe). My U-shaped aluminum spanned across the top of the wardrobe with the legs pointing down, about 1 1/2" inches. The legs are screwed into the sides of the wardrobe, being careful to avoid the shower surround. The end result is the aluminum reinforcement is sandwiched between the cabinet's ceiling and the factory hanging apparatus, with the load on the sides of the cabinet, not the ceiling. Now, it'll hold a couple of leather riding jackets or our wet suits.
Verify the water pump's filter screen housing is tight/sealed against the pump. If not, water in the basement is the result. It's not a design flaw, it's pretty easy to access, but I think it's worth mentioning since my basement got a little wet.
The plywood on the bottom of the fridge, exposed to the elements via the outside fridge vents, is not painted or sealed. I have yet to remedy this. Pulling the fridge is the only way I see to properly seal the raw plywood. It does not appear to be pressure treated plywood.
The top corner of the door on the curbside cab-over cabinet (at the foot of the bed) hits the ceiling when opened. A self-stick 1"x1"x1/4" bumper, which I applied to the ceiling, prevents damage to the door and/or ceiling. I removed the door on the street-side cabinet (at the foot of the bed), so I don't remember if that door hits the ceiling, or not. I have not checked the hanger apparatus in the curb-side wardrobe, but I should.
The propane compartment door swings towards the battery compartment. When the propane door is fully open, it hits the lock for the battery door, creating a nice, little dent. Maybe, it's hung that way so the wind won't blow it open while travelling. Whatever. My propane door has a dent. Presently, I have no solution to offer, but I'm not loosing sleep over it.
Other issues I've encountered are build/construction misses on the assembly line, and probably vary from unit to unit (like the loose pump filter). It's a good idea to check all water fittings and visually inspect for possible rub locations or contact with protruding screws. Same for the wiring and gas line. At least, what you can see (hint: remove drawers). I'm pretty sure that's not particular to Northwood Manufacturing and, generally, I'm happy with the construction.
No regrets.
The coat hanger apparatus in the closet by the bath was "secured" with one screw. It pulled out. I re-used the existing hanger piece, but reinforced it with a piece of upside down, U-shaped aluminum, 1"x1/8", securing my reinforcement to the sides, not the ceiling, of the wardrobe. The original piece then screwed into the aluminum (from below, screwing upwards, as originally screwed into the ceiling of the wardrobe). My U-shaped aluminum spanned across the top of the wardrobe with the legs pointing down, about 1 1/2" inches. The legs are screwed into the sides of the wardrobe, being careful to avoid the shower surround. The end result is the aluminum reinforcement is sandwiched between the cabinet's ceiling and the factory hanging apparatus, with the load on the sides of the cabinet, not the ceiling. Now, it'll hold a couple of leather riding jackets or our wet suits.
Verify the water pump's filter screen housing is tight/sealed against the pump. If not, water in the basement is the result. It's not a design flaw, it's pretty easy to access, but I think it's worth mentioning since my basement got a little wet.
The plywood on the bottom of the fridge, exposed to the elements via the outside fridge vents, is not painted or sealed. I have yet to remedy this. Pulling the fridge is the only way I see to properly seal the raw plywood. It does not appear to be pressure treated plywood.
The top corner of the door on the curbside cab-over cabinet (at the foot of the bed) hits the ceiling when opened. A self-stick 1"x1"x1/4" bumper, which I applied to the ceiling, prevents damage to the door and/or ceiling. I removed the door on the street-side cabinet (at the foot of the bed), so I don't remember if that door hits the ceiling, or not. I have not checked the hanger apparatus in the curb-side wardrobe, but I should.
The propane compartment door swings towards the battery compartment. When the propane door is fully open, it hits the lock for the battery door, creating a nice, little dent. Maybe, it's hung that way so the wind won't blow it open while travelling. Whatever. My propane door has a dent. Presently, I have no solution to offer, but I'm not loosing sleep over it.
Other issues I've encountered are build/construction misses on the assembly line, and probably vary from unit to unit (like the loose pump filter). It's a good idea to check all water fittings and visually inspect for possible rub locations or contact with protruding screws. Same for the wiring and gas line. At least, what you can see (hint: remove drawers). I'm pretty sure that's not particular to Northwood Manufacturing and, generally, I'm happy with the construction.
No regrets.
