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Broken door stop

Bolts to the awning arm, holds the door open when awning is out. Swivel rod on arm has worn out. Any clues where to get a complete replacement?  ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
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Re: Broken door stop

Reply #1
Looks a bit odd.  I would try Foretravel parts first.  They will know where they obtained it from if they don't have one.

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Reply #3
Not the socket, The metal arm is so loose that it won't click & lock into a closed position when I raise the awning. Already scratched the side of the coach.  :-[
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
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Re: Broken door stop

Reply #4
hey Stump, did you know that those rubber stops are adjustable by tightening the centre screw in it? Cannot figure what Mike is talking about on his post as all it shows is the arm in stop.
Mike take some more showing the loose arm.
JohnH
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Re: Broken door stop

Reply #5
Here's the loose arm: just wobbles like crazy!
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: Broken door stop

Reply #6
Looks like you need a handyman to take apart and fix. I guess what ever is holding that arm to plate needs to be removed and a short bolt replacing it with a nylok nut so you can set the tension needed so it moves 45* each way. there are 2 notches on centre position that hold the arm out at 90* so that is the main setting when in use. Tighten it to fit slightly snug and you should be ok with that.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
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Re: Broken door stop

Reply #8
I tried to tighten mine up, but seemed like it was riveted in. Small pieces of gasket (keeper?) came out of the top, which made it worse. Apart it comes, strange that it was not a nut/bolt in the first place!
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
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Re: Broken door stop

Reply #9

Thanks, I'll measure and order a fresh one.  b^.^d  b^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

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Reply #10
Mike, it looks like it is a custom rod. Take off the 2 screws cut the rivet get a bolt and locknut and 2 nylon washers. and re-assemble.
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Reply #12
Mike does your pivot? Mine on my 91 is fixed.

The arm on the awning pivots. The arm on the coach is fixed, to lock the door when the awning is up.
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: Broken door stop

Reply #13
The arm on the awning pivots. The arm on the coach is fixed, to lock the door when the awning is up.
Ahh Ok I see now I do not have the arm on my awning. Guess I need to look into one of those. ^.^d
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Reply #14
C'man, we both think the same way by looks of it!
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: Broken door stop

Reply #15
Rats! Just got a E from the company, "item is no longer available."  Back to the nut & bolt idea of John and Chuck's. If anybody hears of anyone else that might stock the 5 1/2" version, give a shout.
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
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                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'


Re: Broken door stop

Reply #17
Ahh Ok I see now I do not have the arm on my awning. Guess I need to look into one of those. ^.^d

I agree, good idea. I need a new cup on the door, mine is dried out and no long holds that ball on the end of the arm. It is $2.46 but shipping is $18.46.  :o
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

Re: Broken door stop

Reply #18
You are the man! Now that I look at the new ones and mine, I can't tell if their rod is bent as is our's is. I'll E the link you sent and have them look. Knowing him, it could be Brett bent it!
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: Broken door stop

Reply #19
I agree, good idea. I need a new cup on the door, mine is dried out and no long holds that ball on the end of the arm. It is $2.46 but shipping is $18.46.  :o 

If I can find the right door holder , I'm going to order a bunch of cups (I have one on the bottom of the door, too)  and offset the postage a little bit!
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'


Re: Broken door stop

Reply #21
Perfect, thanks Stump.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344