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Generator Door Stuck

Greetings-

I have read that people sometimes have trouble getting the front generator access door to open after pulling the handle.  My handle will not budge- It is frozen.

I know I can pull harder but I think it would only damage a latch etc.

Can someone give me a fix?

Thanks.

-FT
2001 U270- 34'
with Aqua-hot
Travel Safely
Have Fun!!

Re: Generator Door Stuck

Reply #1 –
Hose everything with CorossionX and pull.  Once open, CorossionX the latches and cable thoroughly
Rudy Legett
2003 U320 4010 ISM 450 hp
2001 U320 4220 ISM 450 hp
1995 U320 M11 400 hp
1990 Granvilla 300 hp 3208T
Aqua Hot Service Houston and Southeast Texas

Re: Generator Door Stuck

Reply #2 –
I had to move the coach to let someone into the bay I was in.  Gave it a try-  Opened easier than ever.  I tried 20 times over two days prior to this happening.

Thank you Rudy.

The cable has a torn jacket with broken steel strands surrounding a nylon cable.

I am going to look into a replacement.

Thanks again Rudy!

-FT 
2001 U270- 34'
with Aqua-hot
Travel Safely
Have Fun!!

Re: Generator Door Stuck

Reply #3 –
Quote from: FtRoadTrip –
I had to move the coach to let someone into the bay I was in.  Gave it a try-  Opened easier than ever.  I tried 20 times over two days prior to this happening.

The cable has a torn jacket with broken copper strands surrounding a nylon cable.

I am going to look into a replacement.

Foretravel had the replacement for mine when it failed a couple of years ago.
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

Re: Generator Door Stuck

Reply #4 –
I will try CorossionX  Ernie on my cable. I got mine broke free but I know if I leave if it will
freeze up again so I was planning on ordering a new one.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport
 

Re: Generator Door Stuck

Reply #5 –
The reason that I was opening the generator door was I had to change the generator fuel pump. 

After further inspection of the door situation I have determined that the cable is supposed to coil in a specific way to allow it to open smoothly the next time.  I had not paid any attention to this before.  I have opened it at least 10 times since and it is smooth as can be.  I just have to pay attention when closing the door rather than just slamming it closed.

I appreciate all the responses.  I will get around to replacing the cable soon.

-FT
2001 U270- 34'
with Aqua-hot
Travel Safely
Have Fun!!