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95 U300 Front Pocket Door

June 30, 2014, 03:33:15 pm

Need some help, DW was in  the bathroom and could not slide the pocket door open to the kitchen area (WTBI) coach. I finally forced the door open enough to get her out .
How can i remove the door to see what is stopping the closure..

Thanks

Hans

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Re: 95 U300 Front Pocket Door

Reply #1 – June 30, 2014, 03:37:47 pm

I had some difficulty with mine, a loose piece of metal.  Look either in front, or behind the door at the top (which ever is accessable) and you should see a panel that is removable (a few screws) to get at the mechanism.  You may find something similar in yours.

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Re: 95 U300 Front Pocket Door

Reply #2 – June 30, 2014, 04:12:19 pm

An alternative to Brad's solution is the very common blue insulation issue. A piece of the insulation (hard foam, maybe 1 1/2" thick) falls down and prevents the door from opening. Last time I was down there I asked Foretravel to fix it for me. Dave Flannigan told me he'd be happy to charge me several hundred dollars to do it but suggested I simply slide a yardstick beside the door and push the foam out of the way. Worked like a charm and I've carried a yardstick since (never had to use it though). Incidentally, that's the same door I had the issue with.

I don't have a photo of it but I think if you peer in there with a bright flashlight you should be able to see the foam. Good luck.
jor

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Re: 95 U300 Front Pocket Door

Reply #3 – June 30, 2014, 05:13:05 pm

Looking at the 300 layout if you have a closer next to that door (as long as it is easy to get at) there should be a removable panel on that wall adjacent to pocket and you will be able to work on it thru there
JohnH

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