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11-03-2016, 08:53 PM
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Door holder latch problem
We recently purchased a used 19RD. The entry door holder is designed to hold the door at a 90 degree angle so the awning has clearance to open. The leverage strain on the holder that is mounted just a few inches from the hinge side pulled it loose from the door. I'd like to mount a new holder to keep it just 6 inches from the side but can't figure out how to find something to screw into behind the tin. Help!
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2015 Jay Flight 19RD
2010 F-150 Lariat, 5.4L, Screw, 4WD, 3.73
Sold - 2011 Jay Flight 26RLS
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11-03-2016, 10:45 PM
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I think it's like mine a 2010 model and I used a nut and bolt to fix the problem. I'll take a picture of it in the AM and hope it helps you too. On the top part of the gas shock I went with 2 larger screws and the part that's attached to the door is where I used the bolts and nuts. Three years now and no problems.
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2013 Toureg TDI
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11-04-2016, 11:19 AM
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After checking the gas shock connections I see that there's "3" screws into the trailer side( and just a little larger ( diameter) than the original ones). The 3 bolts I used for the door attachment are 3/16"X 2" sst. As I mentioned above after I changed all the fasteners 3 years ago it never came apart or caused me any problems, nothing came loose after that.
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11-04-2016, 11:21 AM
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The inside and it does not interfere with the screen door. I just drilled out the exiting holes for the 3/16" bolts.
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11-04-2016, 11:31 AM
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We have had to replace the shock on our 2008 after it lost its "shock" capabilities and this was the correct part;
RV Designer G21 20 Inch 10lb Gas Prop
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11-04-2016, 02:05 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Chattanooga
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Questions for you
Was this shock original to your unit or a mod you added? My holder/latch is on the bottom of the door, inches from the door hinge. There is a angle bent wire mounted on the unit that clips the door at 90 degrees. The door side is what has come loose. I'm going over to take a picture that might help.
From the picture it looks like your unit is glass? Mine is tin and if I did this shock, how can I be sure to hit wood behind the tin on the unit?
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2010 F-150 Lariat, 5.4L, Screw, 4WD, 3.73
Sold - 2011 Jay Flight 26RLS
Go go, Slo go, or No go? Go Go !!
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11-04-2016, 02:28 PM
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Location: Campbell Hall
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The 90* door holder was broken on my TT when I looked at it on the dealer's lot. They replaced it before I took delivery and it failed again this year.
My door is an aluminum skin over styrene filler. I used 'Nutserts' (blind rivet that have a threaded hole) to secure the pulled off part.
Since any wind will decimate these parts, I gave up using it. I now use 2 different lengths of bungee cords between the door and the catch for holding the storage door open:
- Shorter cord for when the awing is stowed and the door opens fully
- Longer cord to hold the door against the opened awning arm.
Let me know how the gas strut thing works out.
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11-04-2016, 04:50 PM
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Don't know if this would hold any interest for ya but I was having problems with wind closing the door as well as almost breaking it during high winds. I tried several solutions (as you can see in the pic) but the one that works for me was the installation of two flag pole holders and a piece of PVC pipe. My only mistake was mounting it too high cuz I have to remove the pipe in order to extend or retract the awning. I should have mounted it lower. In any event, it works.
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11-05-2016, 06:11 AM
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Thanks Trout. Looks very sturdy. I would try that if I could locate the 2x2 stud under my siding. I'm going to go over and try my stud finder.
Don't know why my attachment rotated. I can assure you all my 19RD is not sitting atop on a rocket!
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2015 Jay Flight 19RD
2010 F-150 Lariat, 5.4L, Screw, 4WD, 3.73
Sold - 2011 Jay Flight 26RLS
Go go, Slo go, or No go? Go Go !!
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