2004 Jay Feather EXP sink issue

RVTrampster · 06-04-2018, 02:00 PM

I recently purchased a used 2004 Jay Feather EXP and I'm running through all the systems to make sure everything is working properly.

Something is not right with the kitchen sink. I have a water hose hooked up from the house (electricity too). When I turn on the hose (not full blast just a little) it goes into the camper and the bathroom sink turns on and off fine with both handles but the kitchen sink does not. When I have both knobs open it flows ok, then I shut the right one and the flow slows down to about half I guess. But when I shutoff the left knob it never stops, still flowing. The left knob was loose when I got it and it appears to ratchet in by pushing it down and turning.

I don't know if the left side is for hooking up to a hose to flush the gray tank or something (couldn't find anything in the manual) and that is why it is racheted.
Thoughts? Suggestions? Thanks

ALJO · 06-04-2018, 02:07 PM

Just check for a kinked hose under the Kitchen sink. They also came with a filter which was mounted on the left of the sink. If it is it might be plugged. And when it is removed the hose might be kinked. Hope this helps for you. Do you have Y model or the N model?

RVTrampster · 06-04-2018, 02:47 PM

How do I tell if I have a Y or N model?
I don't see any filter or any place that looks like it had a filter from underneath.
I don't see any kinked hoses.

To clarify, the left knob will not turn off water it is constantly flowing no matter which way the knob is turned not a blockage.

Do you know if there is a way to shut off the supply line to the left side only?

ALJO · 06-04-2018, 02:54 PM

Should be a sticker besides the door. If you have a double bed with a bunk it is a 29Y
I have all the information on those units (know them in and out) and also gave it a 4 9/16" lift, because it is safer for the discharge plumbing but also on a slight incline the tail can drag.
How close is your slide out to the floor, many had problems with damaging the vinyl floor?

**norty1** · 06-04-2018, 02:55 PM

You may have to replace the whole faucet. I would remove the hoses underneath with water off and test the lines up to that point for flow.

RVTrampster · 06-05-2018, 12:07 PM

Thanks norty1! I replaced the whole faucet and it resolved the issue. Got a $30 one from Home Depot. The old one had something cracked in the hot side which allowed water to always get through.

@ALJO - My model doesn't have a slide out, just the front and back foldout beds.

enri1982 · 06-05-2018, 02:38 PM

Maybe check the tip of your faucet, remove the tip theres a filter sometimes it catches dirt and crap from the city water. Mine did for a while and I found that particle filter thing

enri1982 · 06-07-2018, 06:07 PM

I had the 2016 model of yours with the two murphy beds, they both leaked from bad install.

Warantee took 8 months to cover 1 of them the other was out of pocket.

I think the faucet you have might have a valve break or something try changing it out.

Use a regular kitchen one just for teating to make sure its not a hose / line...

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Originally Posted by RVTrampster

I recently purchased a used 2004 Jay Feather EXP and I'm running through all the systems to make sure everything is working properly.

Something is not right with the kitchen sink. I have a water hose hooked up from the house (electricity too). When I turn on the hose (not full blast just a little) it goes into the camper and the bathroom sink turns on and off fine with both handles but the kitchen sink does not. When I have both knobs open it flows ok, then I shut the right one and the flow slows down to about half I guess. But when I shutoff the left knob it never stops, still flowing. The left knob was loose when I got it and it appears to ratchet in by pushing it down and turning.

I don't know if the left side is for hooking up to a hose to flush the gray tank or something (couldn't find anything in the manual) and that is why it is racheted.
Thoughts? Suggestions? Thanks

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