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Title: Broken door stop
Post by: Mike Leary (RIP) on February 11, 2018, 02:32:27 pm
Bolts to the awning arm, holds the door open when awning is out. Swivel rod on arm has worn out. Any clues where to get a complete replacement?  ^.^d
Title: Re: Broken door stop
Post by: Keith and Joyce on February 11, 2018, 03:12:19 pm
Looks a bit odd.  I would try Foretravel parts first.  They will know where they obtained it from if they don't have one.

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Keith
Title: Re: Broken door stop
Post by: stump on February 11, 2018, 03:29:53 pm
You can replace just the plastic socket . Thats what wore out on mine.
Jr Products Pivoting Door Holder - Replacement Receiver - MFG No 10635 -... (http://www.explosivepowersports.com/jr-products-pivoting-door-holder-replacement-receiver-mfg-no-10635/?gclid=CjwKCAiA8P_TBRA9EiwAJrpHM_QyiiGa-yAyzGcONhlgWzIGUoUtEFhmJU6zHA8qvNppUyv_3AFvzBoC2iAQAvD_BwE)
Title: Re: Broken door stop
Post by: Mike Leary (RIP) on February 11, 2018, 03:41:28 pm
Not the socket, The metal arm is so loose that it won't click & lock into a closed position when I raise the awning. Already scratched the side of the coach.  :-[
Title: Re: Broken door stop
Post by: John Haygarth on February 11, 2018, 04:21:17 pm
hey Stump, did you know that those rubber stops are adjustable by tightening the centre screw in it? Cannot figure what Mike is talking about on his post as all it shows is the arm in stop.
Mike take some more showing the loose arm.
JohnH
Title: Re: Broken door stop
Post by: Mike Leary (RIP) on February 11, 2018, 04:52:50 pm
Here's the loose arm: just wobbles like crazy!
Title: Re: Broken door stop
Post by: John Haygarth on February 11, 2018, 05:20:40 pm
Looks like you need a handyman to take apart and fix. I guess what ever is holding that arm to plate needs to be removed and a short bolt replacing it with a nylok nut so you can set the tension needed so it moves 45* each way. there are 2 notches on centre position that hold the arm out at 90* so that is the main setting when in use. Tighten it to fit slightly snug and you should be ok with that.
JohnH
Title: Re: Broken door stop
Post by: stump on February 11, 2018, 05:29:25 pm
Different lengths.
JR Products Entry Door Holder, Pivoting, 5-1/2" 20-0683 10655 - Explosive... (http://www.explosivepowersports.com/jr-products-entry-door-holder-pivoting-5-1-2-20-0683-10655/?gclid=CjwKCAiA8P_TBRA9EiwAJrpHM1nLF3WnkP3_7jscpfi5Th38W-kfS8fDxrxqm9-fW-0n70B_8bbR1hoC0IoQAvD_BwE)
Jr - Door Holder 3-1/2"pivoting - 10645 - Explosive Powersports (http://www.explosivepowersports.com/jr-door-holder-3-1-2pivoting-10645/)

Yes John I am aware the receiver is adjustable ,I tried it on mine but it must have been just too worn out.
Title: Re: Broken door stop
Post by: Mike Leary (RIP) on February 11, 2018, 05:35:05 pm
I tried to tighten mine up, but seemed like it was riveted in. Small pieces of gasket (keeper?) came out of the top, which made it worse. Apart it comes, strange that it was not a nut/bolt in the first place!
Title: Re: Broken door stop
Post by: Mike Leary (RIP) on February 11, 2018, 05:39:01 pm
Different lengths.
JR Products Entry Door Holder, Pivoting, 5-1/2" 20-0683 10655 - Explosive... (http://www.explosivepowersports.com/jr-products-entry-door-holder-pivoting-5-1-2-20-0683-10655/?gclid=CjwKCAiA8P_TBRA9EiwAJrpHM1nLF3WnkP3_7jscpfi5Th38W-kfS8fDxrxqm9-fW-0n70B_8bbR1hoC0IoQAvD_BwE)
Jr - Door Holder 3-1/2"pivoting - 10645 - Explosive Powersports (http://www.explosivepowersports.com/jr-door-holder-3-1-2pivoting-10645/)

Thanks, I'll measure and order a fresh one.  b^.^d  b^.^d
Title: Re: Broken door stop
Post by: craneman on February 11, 2018, 10:54:39 pm
Mike, it looks like it is a custom rod. Take off the 2 screws cut the rivet get a bolt and locknut and 2 nylon washers. and re-assemble.
Title: Re: Broken door stop
Post by: stump on February 12, 2018, 07:41:52 am
Thanks, I'll measure and order a fresh one.  b^.^d  b^.^d
Thanks, I'll measure and order a fresh one.  b^.^d  b^.^d
Mike does your pivot? Mine on my 91 is fixed.
Title: Re: Broken door stop
Post by: Mike Leary (RIP) on February 12, 2018, 10:35:30 am
Mike does your pivot? Mine on my 91 is fixed.

The arm on the awning pivots. The arm on the coach is fixed, to lock the door when the awning is up.
Title: Re: Broken door stop
Post by: stump on February 12, 2018, 11:27:52 am
The arm on the awning pivots. The arm on the coach is fixed, to lock the door when the awning is up.
Ahh Ok I see now I do not have the arm on my awning. Guess I need to look into one of those. ^.^d
Title: Re: Broken door stop
Post by: John Haygarth on February 12, 2018, 12:37:41 pm
C'man, we both think the same way by looks of it!
JohnH
Title: Re: Broken door stop
Post by: Mike Leary (RIP) on February 12, 2018, 02:49:32 pm
Rats! Just got a E from the company, "item is no longer available."  Back to the nut & bolt idea of John and Chuck's. If anybody hears of anyone else that might stock the 5 1/2" version, give a shout.
Title: Re: Broken door stop
Post by: stump on February 12, 2018, 04:54:05 pm
5-1/2" Pivoting Entry Door Holder        | Rex and Sons RVs Wilmington Sales... (https://rexandsonsrvs.com/entry-door-holder-pivoting-5-1-2--20-0683---15448-15448-rv)
Title: Re: Broken door stop
Post by: Jeff & Sandy on February 12, 2018, 05:39:11 pm
Ahh Ok I see now I do not have the arm on my awning. Guess I need to look into one of those. ^.^d

I agree, good idea. I need a new cup on the door, mine is dried out and no long holds that ball on the end of the arm. It is $2.46 but shipping is $18.46.  :o
Title: Re: Broken door stop
Post by: Mike Leary (RIP) on February 12, 2018, 05:40:10 pm
You are the man! Now that I look at the new ones and mine, I can't tell if their rod is bent as is our's is. I'll E the link you sent and have them look. Knowing him, it could be Brett bent it!
Title: Re: Broken door stop
Post by: Mike Leary (RIP) on February 12, 2018, 05:50:41 pm
I agree, good idea. I need a new cup on the door, mine is dried out and no long holds that ball on the end of the arm. It is $2.46 but shipping is $18.46.  :o 

If I can find the right door holder , I'm going to order a bunch of cups (I have one on the bottom of the door, too)  and offset the postage a little bit!
Title: Re: Broken door stop
Post by: stump on February 12, 2018, 06:21:52 pm
Amazon.com: JR Products 10635 Pivoting Door Holder Receiver: Automotive (https://www.amazon.com/JR-Products-10635-Pivoting-Receiver/dp/B004LF3L8S/ref=sr_1_1?s=amazon-devices&ie=UTF8&qid=1518477393&sr=8-1&keywords=10635+door+holder)
Title: Re: Broken door stop
Post by: Jeff & Sandy on February 12, 2018, 07:10:11 pm
Perfect, thanks Stump.