I will eventually switch the hinge to a non friction hinge and attach a lock to the trailer wall to latch the door open when i want it to stay open.
Rv friction door hinge adjustment.
Replacement of window with integrated shade.
It simply makes the door a constant nuisance an unpleasant thing to deal with.
For those that hate the friction hinges more like binding hinges as much as i do there is a fix.
You won t have issue.
Rv entry door hinge replacement.
Another member had brought up that his hinge was binding up.
You need two of them.
Rv exterior door touch up paint.
The only thing going for it is that you dont need to clip the door when it s in the full open position.
It is difficult to open and with a strong breeze it will not stay open.
Rv entry door window frame glass replacement.
Lci has developed many exciting trailer door features including sturdy kick panels the friction hinge lighted thresholds and multiple window options.
Adjusting rv entry door camber.
It also will not open all the way.
If you get the right strength strut available from dealer for free and remove your rain cap from the door frame and make an aluminum spacer however thick need be to fill in behind the rain cap and strut mount so you can tighten the screws down with out crushing the rain cap.
A real friction gate hinge has adjustment available by turning a screw on top.
I contacted lippert and they gave me the p n for the standard non binding replacement hinge.
Middle hinge is normal and can remain.
The rv hinge seems to be a one size fits all type with no adjustment available for wear the old fashioned latches should be available at any decent trailer dealer.
Keystone calls it a feature but i m no so sure.
When it is opened back to the outside wall of the trailer it pops back out about 10 inches.
Is there a way to adjust the tension on the main door friction hinges.
That was on the screen door though.
Also available are accessories such as thin shade screen shot keyed alike and euro latch.
Our new 2018 cougar rds has so much tension on the friction hinges it takes two hands to pull the door closed.
Friction hinge rv entry door additions improvements.
As for the gas strut observation.
The friction hinge has to go.
Rv entry door seal replacement.