Greyhawk Fire

[JFROMCO]

On Christmas Eve, 2016 my 2013 Greyhawk 31FS caught fire while parked in a campground. Thankfully, we were not there but our cat perished. The RV was a total loss. The fire inspector said the ignition point was located under the sofa in the slide-out just behind the driver seat. We have been on the road for a month and have had no issues before this nor have we had any electrical done in that area. The RV was set-up and stable for 7 days before the incident.

I have been told that it was likely due to a pinched wire in the slide-out and probably a manufacturing defect. Does anyone have any similar experience with this and/or have any ideas how I should proceed?

[MFalcon]

Very sorry to hear about your coach. Glad to hear your family is safe. I'm not an investigator, but electrical and electronics I know quite well. Was the wire you talk about in your slide out directly connected to your battery? It seems to me, that if it were a wire from your slide out, or other system, in that part of your rig, if powered through the power center, should have been over current protected with a fuse. Hope all goes well with the investigation and replacement of your rig.

[Grumpy]

It's going to be an insurance claim.

As MFalcon said, both the 12v and 110 outlets (if any) are fused or have breakers so if it was caused by a pinched wire then either the fuse or breaker failed. JAYCO has no control over either one.

[che57vy]

Sorry for your loss, sure hope they figure out what happened, as stated that circuit should of been protected. Be interesting what caused it. Glad family was not hurt.