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02-23-2008, 09:09 AM
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2007 Base Camp
Houston
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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Basecamp Door & Hinges
I had my Basecamp parked in my driveway with the steps down and the doors closed, but not latched. The next morning I found one of the doors on the ground. Apparently a gust of wind whipped the door open, the nylon strap was ripped off from where it is riveted to the trailer, and the hinges broke apart. The hinges look heavy-duty, but closer inspection reveals that only about an eighth of an inch of metal is all that is used to keep the hinges together. I also find that when the doors are open, they can slam shut with a light breeze. I use a bungee to keep them open. I am going to have to remove the interior aluminum panels to replace the hinges. Does anyone have any similar experiences or creative suggestions to help eliminate the problems?
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02-23-2008, 09:13 AM
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Rivet Master 
2003 22' International CCD
Kiln
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Join Date: Dec 2005
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2008 - Is it under warranty by Airstream? Won't they fix it?
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02-23-2008, 09:50 AM
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New Member
2007 Base Camp
Houston
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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Thanks for the quick reply! Unfortunately, Airstream's warranty dept. considers it 'wind damage' and will not cover it. I'm simply glad it didn't happen 1000 miles from home!
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03-04-2008, 04:11 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 Argosy 20
Middletown
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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If it were my trailer, I think I'd bite the bullet and have my dealer fix it. There is a lot of sub-structure fior both the door and body that may also be damaged.
FWIW, the plastic holders A/S supplies for the prop rods suck - they snap off REAL easy. I made new ones from some 3/4" angle steel, they hold up well.
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Some people are like Slinkies. They're really good for nothing, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.
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03-05-2008, 05:52 AM
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New Member
2007 Base Camp
Houston
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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Airstream sent me a pair of the door stays (prop rods) and they do suck. I replaced the hinges myself and camped last weekend. The plastic clip that holds the rod to the door snapped off in a slight breeze! I rigged some tie down straps on both the interior and exterior for the remainder of the trip. Thanks for the insight with the steel. Do you have any pics?
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03-06-2008, 11:36 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 Argosy 20
Middletown
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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Originally Posted by Beagle
Airstream sent me a pair of the door stays (prop rods) and they do suck. I replaced the hinges myself and camped last weekend. The plastic clip that holds the rod to the door snapped off in a slight breeze! I rigged some tie down straps on both the interior and exterior for the remainder of the trip. Thanks for the insight with the steel. Do you have any pics?
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I'll try and shoot some pix this evening of the mod and get them posted.
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Bob Fowler
Some people are like Slinkies. They're really good for nothing, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.
TAC - NJ-007
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03-06-2008, 12:07 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2012 25' FB International
Evanston
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Join Date: May 2007
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Originally Posted by Beagle
I had my Basecamp parked in my driveway with the steps down and the doors closed, but not latched. The next morning I found one of the doors on the ground. Apparently a gust of wind whipped the door open, the nylon strap was ripped off from where it is riveted to the trailer, and the hinges broke apart. The hinges look heavy-duty, but closer inspection reveals that only about an eighth of an inch of metal is all that is used to keep the hinges together. I also find that when the doors are open, they can slam shut with a light breeze. I use a bungee to keep them open. I am going to have to remove the interior aluminum panels to replace the hinges. Does anyone have any similar experiences or creative suggestions to help eliminate the problems?
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FWIW, I saw the same thing happen to a Basecamp on a dealer's lot.
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04-22-2008, 02:31 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2006 Base Camp
Earlysville
, Virginia
Join Date: Apr 2008
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I use a large triangular doorstop from lowes. I am partial to the orange ones..
stick them in the space between the body and door and the wind or door bumpers won't get you.
Bizcamp
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07-19-2008, 09:46 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2006 Base Camp
Earlysville
, Virginia
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 143
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Bullet Proof Door solution!
Go to Auto parts store or your nearest junkyard and get some of those hood lifters. Bolt them on the stairway and doors and when you open up.. its like being on the set of Startrek when the propguys shove the doors open. Remember that sound? I think I'll set that up.
Biz
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09-09-2009, 05:27 PM
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Rivet Gunner
2007 Base Camp
Tacoma
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 23
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Need to Know Basis
Quote:
Originally Posted by Beagle
Airstream sent me a pair of the door stays (prop rods) and they do suck. I replaced the hinges myself and camped last weekend. The plastic clip that holds the rod to the door snapped off in a slight breeze! I rigged some tie down straps on both the interior and exterior for the remainder of the trip. Thanks for the insight with the steel. Do you have any pics?
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PLz Do tell how you replaced the hinges
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