woif creek 850 problems

Dave Pete wrote:

theclarkster wrote:
We just picked up our WC850. Drove in a rainstorm and found water all over the carpet on the step (by the window to the over cap area). We were told it's a common problem for all truck campers though.

No kidding? They actually said that?

Congrats on the new camper :) any pics? I also find that very strange your dealer would tell you that. If that is the case Northwood should put a warning sticker "may leak" on the window. Matt Turly is the warranty guy for Northwood email him and see what he says. matt.turley@northwoodmail.com. Did they offer a fix? I actually removed mine completly and use an inner tube to create a weather tight seal and it provides access for the kids to use the bathroom.

My alpenlite occasionally would leak in heavy rain while traveling at interstate speed from the small pass through window.I reseal the outside and forced a small rope (clothes line) type in the channel to force the glass tight.

Dave Pete wrote:

theclarkster wrote:
We just picked up our WC850. Drove in a rainstorm and found water all over the carpet on the step (by the window to the over cap area). We were told it's a common problem for all truck campers though.

No kidding? They actually said that?

It should not be a common problem in 2014?? My 1998 Lance window was leaking a little on carpet step and sealed the whole window with Pro flex brushable seal everywhere i could....no more wet spot on carpeted step.

theclarkster wrote:
We just picked up our WC850. Drove in a rainstorm and found water all over the carpet on the step (by the window to the over cap area). We were told it's a common problem for all truck campers though.

No kidding? They actually said that?

We just picked up our WC850. Drove in a rainstorm and found water all over the carpet on the step (by the window to the over cap area). We were told it's a common problem for all truck campers though.

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.

MORSNOW wrote:
Kind of a loaded question???

What are you looking for? Are you looking at purchasing one and want to know the good and bad?

X2

Please give us so more info

Thanks

Kind of a loaded question???

What are you looking for? Are you looking at purchasing one and want to know the good and bad?

This guy has had owned two WC 850's. He'll tell ya what you need to know.

anutami