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05-29-2023, 02:49 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2023
Location: Ofallon
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Front Door
So this weekend was first time out in our 390dS
The front door is just impossible to close
We slam and slam it so much the neighbors were coming over to see what was wrong with it lol
We are level it’s a seasonal site so it doesn’t get moved
I’ve taken a wireless level to double check
I’ve check the stairs they are fine
The door just seems out of whack to me?
I guess I’ll be paying a mobile tech to come unless anyone has any other suggestions.
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05-29-2023, 03:15 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Mico, TX
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This video may help. Also, what happens if you try shutting the door with the handle open (to retract the latch) and shut it and release the latch)?
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wiredgeorge Mico TX
2006 F350 CC 4WD 6.0L
2002 Keystone Cougar 278
2006 GL1800 Roadsmith Trike
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05-29-2023, 03:20 AM
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Site Team
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Location: Modesto
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Lubricate the bolt ( the part that sticks out) with a dry lube.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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05-29-2023, 04:46 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Hershey
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We had a similar problem when our unit was new. I found the steps were not folding down completely. The adjustable legs were too high and it wouldn’t allow the door to close properly. I retracted the adjustable feet in one click and the door closed properly.
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05-29-2023, 07:03 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2023
Location: Ofallon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chuckster57
Lubricate the bolt ( the part that sticks out) with a dry lube.
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It looks to be hitting the door frame I think the door is warped
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05-29-2023, 07:20 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2023
Location: Edmonton
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Patty1203
It looks to be hitting the door frame I think the door is warped
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On our last trailer, the doorway would get warped when the stabilizer jacks were taking too much weight.
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2006 Ford F350 SRW
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05-29-2023, 08:07 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Patty1203
It looks to be hitting the door frame I think the door is warped
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Try the lube first.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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05-29-2023, 08:11 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: W. Texas
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You don't have the year model of your trailer anywhere. It would benefit everyone if you would fill out a singnature (click user cp upper left corner), edit signature, fill in year, make, model of trailer and tow vehicle and then save.
Do you have auto level, power leveling system, manual stabilizers or ?? If the door itself is actually binding in the frame I would first look at the jacks twisting the door frame - btdt. Look at which way the frame appears twisted then adjust your jack to remove it - it can make all the difference in the world.
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Danny and Susan, wife of 56 years
2019 Ram 3500 Laramie CC SWB SB 6.4 4x4 4.10
2020 Montana High Country 331RL
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05-29-2023, 08:31 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2023
Location: Ofallon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oilfan97
On our last trailer, the doorway would get warped when the stabilizer jacks were taking too much weight.
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We don’t have stabilizer jacks
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05-29-2023, 08:32 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2023
Location: Ofallon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chuckster57
Lubricate the bolt ( the part that sticks out) with a dry lube.
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I’m going to buy some lube and try that before I call the mobile tech guy
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05-29-2023, 09:05 AM
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Site Team
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Location: W. Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Patty1203
We don’t have stabilizer jacks
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How are you leveling the trailer?
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Danny and Susan, wife of 56 years
2019 Ram 3500 Laramie CC SWB SB 6.4 4x4 4.10
2020 Montana High Country 331RL
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05-29-2023, 09:22 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Mico, TX
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The video I posted covers EACH of the recommendations and more. First thing the video does is dry lube the mechanism. That was the first thing someone suggested after I posted the video. The video also mentioned the steps issue and tightening or adjusting the screws holding the striker plate.
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wiredgeorge Mico TX
2006 F350 CC 4WD 6.0L
2002 Keystone Cougar 278
2006 GL1800 Roadsmith Trike
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05-29-2023, 09:38 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2023
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Yes, I tried the screws I even took the plate off to look and looks like there is at least 4 holes on each side where they had trouble attaching it, I’m assuming because they had issues with it closing! Lol
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05-29-2023, 12:20 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Modesto
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we had the same problem with our last trailer a 2021 premier 26rb they door was actually pulling away from the door frame at the friction hinge side try to close it slowley and see if the door is pulling away from the door frame
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05-29-2023, 12:24 PM
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Junior Member
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Location: Modesto
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i ended up taking the plate of the inside of the door made it a little easier to close but we still had to slam it from inside
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06-27-2023, 08:15 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2023
Location: Atlanta
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Have you tried replacing the screws that hold the strike plate? I had the same issue on both my front and back door. The screws were not secure and the strike plate moved every time we opened/closed the door. When I swapped the 2 screws out it held the strike plate in place and solved my issue
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06-27-2023, 08:36 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Middleton
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Check for proper camber. Lippert also has videos of fixing using a 2×4 for those that don't have tool available.
https://youtu.be/Ex9Er0gcaW0
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06-28-2023, 07:34 PM
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Junior Member
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Location: Dixon
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I have trouble opening my door once I get leveled. I carry plastic wedges now to pry the door open to even get the stairs out. Does that sound like a 2x4 correction option? 2023 Avalanche 378BH
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06-29-2023, 07:13 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Jacksonville
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Check the catch. Had same issue n the problem was the door catch was installed backwards n was back to far
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Jacksonville, Nc
2020 Keystone Cougar 5th wheel 29 rks traded now
2021 3761 fl Montana 5th wheel
Pulled with a 2022 F350 King Ranch
Retired LEO after 35 years just enjoying life now.
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06-29-2023, 12:42 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Portland, OR
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Patty1203
I’m going to buy some lube and try that before I call the mobile tech guy
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Paraffin works great! I keep a bar just such things.
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2016 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW 14,000# GVWR (New TV)
2005 Copper Canyon 293 FWSLS 32’ GVWR 12,360
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