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09-20-2017, 10:48 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 30' Classic
Rocklin
, California
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 163
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Shower sweep failure
I was surprised to notice that the clear plastic sweep attached to the bottom of my shower door is split apart leaving about a 3 inch long flap.
I ordered a replacement and a couple spares.
Anyone else having this issue?
Is this just normal maintenance?
I kinda thought I might get 5 to 10 years out of the component.
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09-20-2017, 10:52 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,655
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Yes, been there. Notice that the lower door frame has a groove along it's length. The seal gets caught in there and has to make some pretty aggressive flexes in order to "change direction". I filled the slot in the bottom of the frame with sealer to make a more smooth transition for the seal. My second sweep seal has lasted for 6 years after that little mod.
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"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
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09-20-2017, 01:15 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 30' Classic
Rocklin
, California
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 163
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Can you give me a heads up on how to replace the sweep? Do I have to remove the front door frame to access the old one and slide it out?
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09-20-2017, 01:22 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,655
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Gosh, it's been so long, I don't remember. Don't remember it being difficult and I think your right...remove the front trim.
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"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
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09-20-2017, 01:28 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 30' Classic
Rocklin
, California
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 163
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Thank you. It gives me a direction to head toward.
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09-20-2017, 01:30 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,655
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Wait, doesn't the bottom trim come off with 2 or 3 screws?
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"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
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09-20-2017, 01:38 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 30' Classic
Rocklin
, California
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 163
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It does not look that way. It looks like there two screws holding the front trim on. If the front trim comes off without causing an issue I was hoping it will expose the slot that the sweep is in and I can slide it out and slide the new one in.
I was fearful of having the whole glass door coming apart when I took the screws out so I was asking before I did something stupid that costs more time and money to fix. Just being cautious
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09-20-2017, 02:29 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,655
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I got a weird feeling that your door is different than mine.
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"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
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09-20-2017, 04:53 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 30' Classic
Rocklin
, California
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 163
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It is possible
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09-20-2017, 05:59 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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There are a few threads here about the sweep. Very common problem. Several - including me - have removed them entirely with no ill effects. YMMV [emoji3]
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09-20-2017, 06:00 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 30' Classic
Rocklin
, California
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 163
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Thank you for your input
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09-26-2017, 03:42 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 30' Classic
Rocklin
, California
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 163
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Shower sweep failure
Okay, figured out the sweep replacement.
I did not need to take the door apart. The sweep comes out of the door by pulling it down toward the floor. I cut the new one to length and it needs to have 1/2 inch of the part that fits into the door groove shaved down at the end proximate to the door pivot pin so that the sweep fits the entire length of the door. Press upward and it pops into the groove. It took about 15 minutes to complete. I am sure others could get it done under two minutes.
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