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Door shuts HARD.....

I have to slam our front door awful hard to get it to latch. Especially good enough to lock the deadbolt....  I know most of these RV doors have a striker plate and a latch bolt. I've always just loosened the latch bolt and adjusted it in or out until the door closed good and was tight enough to use the deadbolt...  But this 2003 latch bolt slides up and down and I don't see a way to move it in or out....

Anybody been this route and know how to adjust it so I don't have to SLAM it so hard?

Thanks

Mike

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Reply #1 –
Mike, We have exactly the same problem. If we close it easy, it will stay shut, but it is not fully latched. We have to really SLAM it.
I hope someone posts a solution for us.
Dick, '03 U320 40' Tag, 2 slides, Coach #6075
Full Timers
2009 Honda CR-V

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Reply #2 –
Dont laugh, but on a expensive German car, had to use silicone spray on the rubber door seal and also used silicone on the door lock so the door would close easy. Yes I am aware the Foretravel is not a German car, but just a thought.

PS, Mike, the PressurePro reads 5 psi higher on all four on the pickup when set with the Milton gauge.  The coach is at Xtreme for a few more weeks.
Most interesting gadget. :))

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Reply #3 –
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If we close it easy, it will stay shut, but it is not fully latched. We have to really SLAM it.
I hope someone posts a solution for us.
Anybody been this route and know how to adjust it so I don't have to SLAM it so hard?
I cannot find my photos of when Foretravel adjusted mine,
but I seem to remember they removed the 6 screws on the floating latch on the door frame and adjusted it behind there.
That latch is supposed to be floating.
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

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Reply #4 –
I've got the same issue on my 2003.  Need to really slam it in order to slide the deadbolt.  Also need to press on the door slightly for the remote to unlock the deadbolt.  I too am awaiting an answer.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer

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That latch is supposed to be floating.
That would be the first thing I would check ...  does that pin move up and down freely?  If its not then you can remove the plate (the bolt just unscrews so you can more easily clean and lube the mechanism so it moves freely.  George posted a picture of how much that pin should move in this post http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=9645.msg43002#msg43002

As an added benefit this it also eliminated a door squeak we had when going over bumps.


2000 / 36' / U320 / WTFE
WildEBeest / "Striving to put right what once went wrong"

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Quote from: Steve –
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That latch is supposed to be floating.
That would be the first thing I would check ...  does that pin move up and down freely?  If its not then you can remove the plate (the bolt just unscrews so you can more easily clean and lube the mechanism so it moves freely.  George posted a picture of how much that pin should move in this post http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=9645.msg43002#msg43002

As an added benefit this it also eliminated a door squeak we had when going over bumps.




That's the first thing I did was lube that bolt. It was already moving freely and the lubing did not help.

Mike

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Reply #7 –
My door on an older Foretravel was hard to close because the hinge was worn.  Go to this website of Beamalarm to see how I helped correct the problem with washers.  There are other solutions too.  The washers or clips go where the hinge leaves are making contact with the door open. Your problem may be different, and/or you may have a different hinge.  Washer size is 5/8" o.d. 25/64" i.d. and slightly less than 1/16" thick.
  http://www.beamalarm.com/Documents/sagging-door-repair.htm
Jerry Whiteaker former owner 96 U270  36' #4831 Austin,TX-Owner Mods LCD TV w/front cabinet rebuild - LCD TV bedroom - Dual Central AC, either can cool coach w 30 amp - Skylights at roof AC openings - Drop ceiling for ducting of AC - Shower skylight white gelcoat/wood/epoxy frame - Air Springs/Shocks replaced - 2014 CRV - 8K Home Solar - Chevy Volt

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Reply #8 –
I had a similar problem recently when the wind caught the door and it opened with excessive force.  I found that the retaining bar (not sure what it is called) on the top of the door was bent.  The bar runs from the top of the door to the frame of the coach.  I tried to straighten it as much as possible and that solved the problem.

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George Hatfield

  Never ever use World Line Motors of Nacogdoches for service!

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I found that the retaining bar (not sure what it is called) on the top of the door was bent.  The bar runs from the top of the door to the frame of the coach.  I tried to straighten it as much as possible and that solved the problem.
Adjustment proceedures
http://www.beamalarm.com/Documents/ptl_pos-a-loc_cable_adjustment.html
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

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Reply #10 –
It appears my "Pos-a-loc" is fine,,,,,,it's not bent or loose and it catches and releases fine. This has no bearing on the door slaming as far as I can see....
Am I missing something?

Mike

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Reply #11 –
Mike, I think I am onto the solution.  Check out the attachment. Let me know if this works out for you. Dick
Dick, '03 U320 40' Tag, 2 slides, Coach #6075
Full Timers
2009 Honda CR-V
 

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Reply #12 –
Dick,

Thank you so much for providing the tutorial on the door adjustment, its fantastic information  .... now its on my early spring to-do list !
2000 / 36' / U320 / WTFE
WildEBeest / "Striving to put right what once went wrong"