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10-18-2018, 07:17 AM
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Undereducated AS Newbie
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Charlotte
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 168
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Door won't open without yanking
Couldn't get the door to open. When this occurred the initial time, I thought the key wasn't unlocking the door. After climbing thru the driver window, I discovered there was no issue with the key & locking mechanism. In order to open, it requires jerking on the handle. What is causing this & is it fixable?
I have a 79 Revcon (the MH built by Byam's stepson, John Hall) & it has a nice Kwikset residence door type keyed deadbolt lock. Anyone done an installation of 1 of these on their Airstream?
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10-18-2018, 11:58 AM
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Rivet Master
Churubusco
, Indiana
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 2,007
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Sometimes if I'm parked unlevel the body twist will make it difficult to open/close the door, this is compounded if there is dirt on the bottom of the doorjam where the door rubs
Just a thought
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10-18-2018, 04:30 PM
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Rivet Master
1991 25' Airstream 250
Oxford
, Oxfordshire
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,253
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Is the flyscreen door slightly off, it can buckle and create issues opening the main door
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10-18-2018, 11:13 PM
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Undereducated AS Newbie
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Charlotte
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 168
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Magnet18
Sometimes if I'm parked unlevel the body twist will make it difficult to open/close the door, this is compounded if there is dirt on the bottom of the doorjam where the door rubs
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We are parked in a level lot & have no issues with dirt in the door channel.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Boom Sounds
Is the flyscreen door slightly off, it can buckle and create issues opening the main door
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The door has no binding or contact issues.
I think the problem is in the lock mechanism, but not sure what the correction might be.
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10-19-2018, 03:47 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 27' Airstream 270
Scotia
, New York
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,082
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Check to be sure the lock mechanism screws have not backed out. It does not take much to get the door to jam. Mine are always loosing up.
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10-19-2018, 07:00 AM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,742
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Check there are no screw heads sticking up in the door frame threshold.
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10-19-2018, 09:45 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1991 25' Excella
Chino Valley
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 25
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I suspect that the hinges are sagging. Perhaps they have come loose or they are worn. My bet would be loose hinges. I just repaired mine on my 91 Excella.
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10-20-2018, 09:26 AM
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Journeyman
2016 25' International
Amherst
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 956
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Make sure your stabilizers aren't down too tight... that can twist the trailer and make the door bind.
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10-20-2018, 05:41 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Williston
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wimpy
Couldn't get the door to open. When this occurred the initial time, I thought the key wasn't unlocking the door. After climbing thru the driver window, I discovered there was no issue with the key & locking mechanism. In order to open, it requires jerking on the handle. What is causing this & is it fixable?
I have a 79 Revcon (the MH built by Byam's stepson, John Hall) & it has a nice Kwikset residence door type keyed deadbolt lock. Anyone done an installation of 1 of these on their Airstream?
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it is usually the strike of the door that causes this it can be realigned but care must be taken the strike has two rivets these must be drilled out and carefully loosen the strike post do not remove or the back channel will fall down and the whole door must be removed. Check this by carefully looking at the door as it closes is it in the center or hitting high or low
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10-22-2018, 02:47 AM
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Undereducated AS Newbie
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Charlotte
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 168
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thiel
Make sure your stabilizers aren't down too tight... that can twist the trailer and make the door bind.
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Motor Home, not trailer...sitting on level ground.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aznomad450
I suspect that the hinges are sagging. Perhaps they have come loose or they are worn. My bet would be loose hinges. I just repaired mine on my 91 Excella.
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How would I check the hinges to determine wear? Since the door is evenly spaced around the frame, would this rule out hinges as an issue?
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10-22-2018, 03:29 AM
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Rivet Master
1991 25' Airstream 250
Oxford
, Oxfordshire
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,253
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You can tighten the hinge bolts. I think are on the other side of the inner skin so messy job. I wouldn’t get into that until you are certain of the cause
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10-22-2018, 11:21 AM
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Rivet Master
1982 31' Airstream 310
champaign
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 4,071
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10-22-2018, 11:32 AM
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Rivet Master
1982 31' Airstream 310
champaign
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 4,071
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The best way I know how to test your hinges is to open the door half way, lift up on the bottom outer edge and feel for any play or movement. Have someone else lift on it while you look at the hinges. You should be able to see if the hinge bolts are loose or if the pin is worn. You need to look at where the hinge attaches both to the door and to the body. If the bolts are loose then you have to access them from the inside, under the interior skin. It's no fun.
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