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Door Hinge Pin

The first time the pin in the piano hinge on the front door dropped down (about 3/4 inch) I just took the hammer and 'whacked' it. ??? 
It had dropped down enough to obstruct closing the step.

The second time, I again percussively adjusted it.

The third time (out in the wilds of the state park at Copper Harbor, MI), I decided I'd better fix it for good. >:(

I drilled and tapped a hole and installed a #6 machine screw just above the next hinge.
Should be fixed!!
Elliott & Mary Bray
ex. 1996 36' U295 - Build 4879
ex. 2018 Coachmen Leprechaun 319MB
 

Re: Door Hinge Pin

Reply #1 –
Elliott,
You should replace the white bushing that was where hinge pin is now visable. Top and bottom. They control the height of the door so the latch mechanism lines up and the door closes without having to lift the door.
The hinge will wear and so will the latch without the bushing.
Use a piece of Pex water pipe.
Cut it a little long with someone holding the door up.
File it off until you can just push it into the hinge then split it with a box cutter and work it in place over the hinge pin. Do both the top an bottom.
The door will close easy without slamming it and will save on latch and hinge wear!
John Duld
1995 U320C SE 40'

Re: Door Hinge Pin

Reply #2 –
We have done the Pex pipe that John recommended. We bought our pipe from Home Depot it came in 10' stick but you only need 2 pieces about an inch our so. So you will have more for future use. But it does do the job.
Kerrybob
1995 U295
1997 F250 4dr

Re: Door Hinge Pin

Reply #3 –
Great fix, what size Pex should i buy.??

Hans
Hans & Marjet
1995 U300 "Ben" (#4719)
3176B Cat,4060HD,Jake
SKP#139131
Motorcade#17579
2006 Honda Element (towed)

Re: Door Hinge Pin

Reply #5 –
Thanks All, went Lowes and bought the CPVC..she's all fixed now... ;D
Hans & Marjet
1995 U300 "Ben" (#4719)
3176B Cat,4060HD,Jake
SKP#139131
Motorcade#17579
2006 Honda Element (towed)