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03-08-2016, 06:07 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2023 19' Caravel
Queensbury
, New York
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 159
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Why do I have to slam the heck out of my door??
I have a 2016 28W just a week old . Closing the entry door is difficult .
Have to slam it and several tries sometimes.
So what is with the door ? Is that the way they are ? Are we doing something wrong ?
Is there an adjustment or fix for it ?
Thanks, Mike
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03-08-2016, 06:16 AM
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Rivet Master 
Currently Looking...
Mantua
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2005
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Can be fixed. Slamming the door only causes damage, just very firmly push the door closed.
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03-08-2016, 06:42 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2023 19' Caravel
Queensbury
, New York
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 159
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How is this fixed ?
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03-08-2016, 06:46 AM
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Lost in America
2015 27' FB International
2006 25' Safari FB SE
2004 19' International CCD
Santa Fe
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,152
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Google is the best source....
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03-08-2016, 06:54 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mantua
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 7,062
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Dealer repair.
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03-08-2016, 07:04 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2023 19' Caravel
Queensbury
, New York
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 159
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Thanks , now I understand it !
I will have the dealer make the adjustments!
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03-08-2016, 07:59 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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Welcome Aboard....
Mike,
BEFORE!! the Dealer does any bending......are your stabilizers down?...Is the trailer level?
Raise the stabs & level...try again.
Bob
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03-08-2016, 08:11 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
2016 25' Flying Cloud
East Falmouth
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 21
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Spray lube around lock and latch
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03-08-2016, 08:15 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 30' Classic
Burlington
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 2,743
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I agree with Bob's comment.
I have found that if I just snug the stabilizers up, the door closes fine but if I wind up a bit too tight with the drill, it really takes a good slam to close!
Same thing at times when I have the trailer on the truck with the spring bars tightened up.
Of course a bit of spray silicon is always a good idea anyway,
Brian.
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03-08-2016, 08:34 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 Argosy 20
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Kooskia
, Idaho
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 4,591
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When my 2014 was brand new, it took some real effort to close the door. The rubber seals take time to compress and take a set. That said, I was still unhappy after a month or so, and my dealer was able to make an adjustment so it closes much better now. So, maybe give it some time, but then see the dealer.
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03-08-2016, 09:33 AM
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Displaced Beach Bum
2016 30' International
Texas Airstream Harbor
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 172
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Why do I have to slam the heck out of my door??
We have the same problem with the door on our 2016 30' international signature. Dealer scheduled for next week with other warranty repairs.
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03-08-2016, 09:46 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2023 19' Caravel
Queensbury
, New York
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 159
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I WILL try these things
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03-08-2016, 10:59 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 28' Flying Cloud
2018 33' Classic
Cumming
, Georgia
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 518
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My 2015 28 rear queen does same thing. Took it back to JC last June; it was better for a while but now worst than ever. We are taking it back to JC in May. I would never trust a dealer to fix other than Colonial perhaps.
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03-08-2016, 11:07 AM
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1 Rivet Member 
Vintage Kin Owner
Panama City
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 10
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Sometimes it is just the screen door not letting it shut properly... Try closing screen door first and see how snug it is and then close the door and see if that is better. You really don't want to be slamming it shut. Also see if the catch is to far in, they are adjustable.
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03-08-2016, 11:12 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Surf City
, New Jersey
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 61
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dead bolt not working
My situation is the dead bolt.
I have to really push in hard on the door itself for the deadbolt to align
Any ideas?
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03-08-2016, 11:13 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 7,714
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Most important, lubricate the latch mechanism and contacts often and be sure the stabilizers or parking position are not twisting the trailer. When you back into a spot, then pull ahead a foot or so to take any twist out of the tires that puts tension on the trailer and tongue jack. Try to park level. When you close the door, don't just flip it hard; put your hand flat over the latch and follow it closed firmly. The rubber seals will settle in position on a new trailer after some time.
Then look into adjusting (bending) the door, if needed.
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03-08-2016, 11:18 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 7,714
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Quote:
Originally Posted by weber.roger
My situation is the dead bolt.
I have to really push in hard on the door itself for the deadbolt to align
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Someone may have tried to close the door with the dead bolt out, and knocked it out of alignment. Grab the deadbolt with a needle nose pliers and push gently towards the trailer, maybe it will go back where it should be. Keep it lubed.
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2012 FC RB, Michelin 16, ProPride 1400
2016 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4X4 Ecodiesel 3.92 axles
The Truth is More Important Than the Facts
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03-08-2016, 11:18 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 16' Sport
Port Saint Lucie
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mojo
Google is the best source....
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looks like he's still slamming the door to close it after all his adjustments
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03-08-2016, 11:36 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2015 25' Flying Cloud
GILBERT
, Arizona
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 377
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Had the same problem when we got ours, took to dealer and they show me a trick, Always make sure your screen door lock into place, if not it will bounce the door back and also get the screen out of whack.
No problem now, its like my wife been telling me for 45yrs, be genital and it will come around.
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2015 FC 25' RB
2013 Chevy Tahoe LTZ
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03-08-2016, 11:46 AM
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Tom T
Vintage Kin Owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,023
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MOS
Thanks , now I understand it !
I will have the dealer make the adjustments!
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Do not mess with it yourself as many above are saying.
It's a brand new 2016 & so should be under warranty. Have them work on it so you don't void your new trailer warranty. After it's fixed - ask what they did & have them show you, in case it happens again out on the road or after warranty.
Also, never slam doors in trailers, cars, homes, etc. It's usually caused by the door being hung out of square/out of level &/or not properly aligned. If it happens after warranty, fix it - don't slam it.
Yours happened at the factory or on the lot thereafter - unless it was okay when you first picked it up.
Good Luck!
Tom
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