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Entry Door

I am not sure if I am missing something but my entry door has a screen door inside, that is all nice and well.

but if you want to leave the outer door open and just have the screen door closed. what holds the outer door open?

Thanks
Steve

1997 U270 36' build 5179
Motorcade #18147
1980 CJ5

Re: Entry Door

Reply #1 –
If you have the PTL door the Posi-Loc keeps it open. Look on top of the door and see if you have it and if so can you fix it?
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Entry Door

Reply #2 –
Quote from: craneman –
If you have the PTL door the Posi-Loc keeps it open. Look on top of the door and see if you have it and if so can you fix it?
Thanks craneman, I dont know what a Posi-Loc is but this is the top of the door

Steve

1997 U270 36' build 5179
Motorcade #18147
1980 CJ5

Re: Entry Door

Reply #3 –
Here is what it should look like, I was able to weld a piece back on mine to fix it.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Entry Door

Reply #4 –
Quote from: craneman –
Here is what it should look like, I was able to weld a piece back on mine to fix it.
Thanks craneman, I did final find a picture of the assembly and mine look different, I am not sure if it was just a model change or what.

My Pivot point is at the tip of both arms as in the picture below, the ones I say the pivot point was at the end of one arm and the other arm was about a inch from the tip.

Steve

1997 U270 36' build 5179
Motorcade #18147
1980 CJ5

Re: Entry Door

Reply #5 –
Yours looks like mine did before I welded the metal piece to it. I think I may have posted pictures of the repair.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Entry Door

Reply #6 –
Quote from: craneman –
Yours looks like mine did before I welded the metal piece to it. I think I may have posted pictures of the repair.
Thanks, I will go look for it, Have a good trip  ^.^d
Steve

1997 U270 36' build 5179
Motorcade #18147
1980 CJ5

Re: Entry Door

Reply #7 –
The problem that I have is I can open the door from the inside with ease. But when I try opening it from the outside it doesn't release, I have to hit the side of the door for it to release. This just started a week ago.  It also doesn't close as easy as it did before. 
Jimmy Freytag,  Ardmore, Ok
1999 36ft U320. — -SOLD—-
1988 40ft GV        1990 36ft U280
1993 40ft U280      1996 36ft U280
  TRAVEL WHILE YOU CAN THE TIME WILL COME
            WHEN YOU NO LONGER CAN.

Re: Entry Door

Reply #8 –
I do not want to be redundant -

I was able to take off our inside, black door handle, and tighten the cable that goes to the top of the door locking pin. 

You might remove the handle and see if your can tighten to pill the locking pin cable

I think this is the company that makes your doors:

Handles & Locking Mechanisms - PTL Engineering

I did not see our door locking mechanism, but if you contact them, they can ask the right questions and identify what you have.  At that point you can order a new hinge assembly or not.  It's been a couple of years since I had to replace ours.  Not hard once you get the angle of the dangle.  :D

If you would like to chat - PM me your Tel no.  as well as acceptable time to phone.
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: Entry Door

Reply #9 –
Jimmy,

Make sure you lube the latch and striker plate.  I use silicone spray and it helps mine work much better.  Easy first thing to try.

Rich
Rich and Peggy Bowman
2002 U270 3610 WTFS, build #5939--"Freedom"
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4xe
SMI AirForceOne brake system
PakCanoe 15

Re: Entry Door

Reply #10 –
Steve,
  PTL Engineering does not make the cable posi-lock anymore. They have a different type now without the cable. If you want the old style with cable try Foretravel. I got one from them a few months ago.

Mark
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Mark and Tanya
Milton , Florida
US Navy Veteran (DV)
1999 U270 Special 40' CAI , 2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Re: Entry Door

Reply #11 –
Quote from: MAZ –
Steve,
  PTL Engineering does not make the cable posi-lock anymore. They have a different type now without the cable. If you want the old style with cable try Foretravel. I got one from them a few months ago.

Mark
Thanks, that is good to know, do you know if the new one will retrofit to replace our old ones?
Steve

1997 U270 36' build 5179
Motorcade #18147
1980 CJ5

Re: Entry Door

Reply #12 –
It is a direct replacement Floradyrandy put one on his, I bought the old one.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Entry Door

Reply #13 –
Thanks to all that has replied. I called PTL they send me a photo of the inside setup so I will be able to find the problem.

I have attached the photo
Jimmy Freytag,  Ardmore, Ok
1999 36ft U320. — -SOLD—-
1988 40ft GV        1990 36ft U280
1993 40ft U280      1996 36ft U280
  TRAVEL WHILE YOU CAN THE TIME WILL COME
            WHEN YOU NO LONGER CAN.

Re: Entry Door

Reply #14 –
If anyone has had the inside door panel off and has any easy way to do it I would appreciate it.

Thanks
Jimmy Freytag,  Ardmore, Ok
1999 36ft U320. — -SOLD—-
1988 40ft GV        1990 36ft U280
1993 40ft U280      1996 36ft U280
  TRAVEL WHILE YOU CAN THE TIME WILL COME
            WHEN YOU NO LONGER CAN.

Re: Entry Door

Reply #15 –
When I adjusted the cable tension that retracts the locking pin on top of the door, I did not have to remove the entire door panel only the black inside door release.  I do not see the cable in the picture you posted.

I have performed the cable adjustment on our 2002 and our 2001.

I purchased the replacement top locking mechanism  from PTL about 5 years ago.
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: Entry Door

Reply #16 –
Quote from: Super8mm –
Thanks, that is good to know, do you know if the new one will retrofit to replace our old ones?
Craneman answered your question. Sorry but I just read your post. I have been on the road.

Mark
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Mark and Tanya
Milton , Florida
US Navy Veteran (DV)
1999 U270 Special 40' CAI , 2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Re: Entry Door

Reply #17 –
Thanks Mark
Steve

1997 U270 36' build 5179
Motorcade #18147
1980 CJ5