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Bay Doors/Bottom Latches

I recently began replacing gaskets. After the first one I climbed in and had DW close the door to check for gasket contact. I was quite surprised to see the lower latches were barely engaging the catch. All were 1/8" or less. It was very obvious after 20 years due to the wear pattern. I am raising all of my latches 3/16" and now have a more solid latch/catch connection.

Bob
The selected media item is not currently available.Bob & Faith Rozek
1997 U320 40'
Xtreme Remodel
2010 Scion XD

Re: Bay Doors/Bottom Latches

Reply #1 –
Bob,
 
What are you using to get the 3/16" height increase?
 
Are you using any adhesive on the gasket material?
 
Thanks,
 
Trent
Trent and Jean Eyler
2000  U295  4003  WTFE  ISC  350
Build#5603 MC#17385

Re: Bay Doors/Bottom Latches

Reply #2 –
I had extra G10 1/16"plastic left over from basement repairs and laminated three pieces together with contact cement. Easy and quick. :dance:

I am wrapping the gasket material around the frame, starting vertically on the downstream side bottom, ending horizontally on the bottom, with one glue joint at the corner. If there is any daylight in the corners a dap of Permatex Adhesive Sealant Black Silicone does the trick.
The selected media item is not currently available.Bob & Faith Rozek
1997 U320 40'
Xtreme Remodel
2010 Scion XD
 

Re: Bay Doors/Bottom Latches

Reply #3 –
Just a reminder to let Faith out of the basement :))
Len
Just re read the first post---glad she let you out!
Len and Deb Speiser
1999 U270 36'
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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