We installed new gaskets on all the doors & windows of Brutis last fall. The problem is, the main door is REALLY hard to close from the inside now. In fact, the handle is coming loose from pulling on it so hard to get the door closed. My husband put a zip tie to pull on above the handle so we don't break the handle. How long does a new gasket take to break in? Is there some trick to it, or what? I'm really afraid of the handle breaking!
I'd take a picture, but the trailer is boondocking with some of my kids in it right now--about an hour away. Thanks for any advise!
We installed new gaskets on all the doors & windows of Brutis last fall. The problem is, the main door is REALLY hard to close from the inside now. In fact, the handle is coming loose from pulling on it so hard to get the door closed. My husband put a zip tie to pull on above the handle so we don't break the handle. How long does a new gasket take to break in? Is there some trick to it, or what? I'm really afraid of the handle breaking!
I'd take a picture, but the trailer is boondocking with some of my kids in it right now--about an hour away. Thanks for any advise!
Lube the entrance door gasket with "silicone spray."
Also, lube the entrance door lock striker pocket and striker bolt.
I did give it all a good spray of silicone recently. It just seems like the gasket is so thick that the door doesn't shut well anymore. From the outside, it needs to be leaned on to shut it tightly. I used the gasket from Andy at Inland, so I'm sure it's the right stuff! Anyone else with this problem?
I did give it all a good spray of silicone recently. It just seems like the gasket is so thick that the door doesn't shut well anymore. From the outside, it needs to be leaned on to shut it tightly. I used the gasket from Andy at Inland, so I'm sure it's the right stuff! Anyone else with this problem?
You used a triangular shaped gasket.
The gasket "must" rest as far inboard as possible, right against the door frame (the thick part of the frame).
The strike plate can be move out a bit and as the gasket wares in you can move it back in. Even if you have to file some material off the strike plate moving it out will reduce the load on the gasket.
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