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Entry Door Problem

I always admire how well the entry door is constructed.
It has operated, flawlessly, for my six years of ownership.....
Until today
It always stayed in the open position, until the secret push/ pull move is made
Mine won't stay open
I truly hope that someone can walk me through a "fix" for this.....
Can't have it blowing' in the wind
What do I need to do??
Glenn and Amy Beinfest
2001 36' U320
#5812
2014 Honda CRV

No Whining on the YACHT

Re: Entry Door Problem

Reply #1 –
Get a step ladder and open the door and look how the posi-lok works. They no longer make it so either you buy the new style or weld and grind where the old one wore out. If you want to tackle the project it is doable. The one thing you must do is use a pair of vice grips to hold the cable when you remove the mechanism or you will have to take the inside of the door apart to retrieve it. Take a picture looking down on the posi-loc and post it and I can explain what you need to do. I have repaired 2 of them.
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 Problem

Reply #2 –
Quote from: craneman –
Get a step ladder and open the door and look how the posi-lok works. They no longer make it so either you buy the new style or weld and grind where the old one wore out. If you want to tackle the project it is doable. The one thing you must do is use a pair of vice grips to hold the cable when you remove the mechanism or you will have to take the inside of the door apart to retrieve it. Take a picture looking down on the posi-loc and post it and I can explain what you need to do. I have repaired 2 of them.
Pretty sure mine just needed a very slight adjustment or some lubrication and is started working properly.  This was 4 years ago, so the memory isn't clear on what the fix was.  It may be a simpler solution than removing and welding and grinding to re-establish original profile.
2000 U320 4010

Re: Entry Door Problem

Reply #3 –
That is why I asked for a picture to see if his has wore down the arm as the one on my Monaco and my FT had done.
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 Problem

Reply #4 –
Looked at top of door....nothing unusual there
Opened the handle. Was able to get finger at end of cable. LOTS of slack.
Is it possible that is the problem?
If I have to open the door up, how much do I need to remove?
Can I start from bottom and adjust cable?
Is there another approach?
Glenn and Amy Beinfest
2001 36' U320
#5812
2014 Honda CRV

No Whining on the YACHT

Re: Entry Door Problem

Reply #5 –
As Craneman says Pictures of the top of your posi lock would help. Just had to repair mine due to wind damage. How long has it been since you lubed to top assembly, a little spray lube goes a long way? If you are inclined to start taking things apart I would start with the top assembly. That is most likely where you will find the problem.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

Re: Entry Door Problem

Reply #6 –
Like many items on our coach the posi-lock does require annual maintenance. Once cleaned the paw should have a layer of dry graphite lube. Shaft. Should have a drop of gear lube. Pivot  on arms also need a drop of lube. Paw should have good positive engagement onto cam. If they have been forced open or have been not fully closing the paw may have become damaged. Repairing or replacement can be done. Paw should move freely. The extra slack in the cable is fine as long as you can release the lock once opened.

Re: Entry Door Problem

Reply #7 –
Slack in the cable would hinder the release nothing to do with the door not staying open.
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 Problem

Reply #8 –
Here is what it should look like to work.
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 Problem

Reply #9 –
FOT still had some NOS posilock arms in stock in 2018. Not sure but they may still have a few. Might check.

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 Problem

Reply #10 –
PTL sells a friction model now. The spare in the pictures came from floridarandy when it failed and he got the new style.
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 Problem

Reply #11 –
Here's my picture
Glenn and Amy Beinfest
2001 36' U320
#5812
2014 Honda CRV

No Whining on the YACHT

Re: Entry Door Problem

Reply #12 –
Looks like a little lubrication might fix your problem.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Entry Door Problem

Reply #13 –
What he said.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

Re: Entry Door Problem

Reply #14 –
Quote from: GleamB –
Here's my picture

Only needs corrosionX then some working the pawl back and forth until it frees up.
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 Problem

Reply #15 –
Glenn, spay CorrosionX or liquid wrench or any other penetrant under the pawl then squeeze the pawl against the arm with channel locks then pry it back away until it frees up. 
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 Problem

Reply #16 –
I sprayed it with Corrosion X before I read these!!!
Fixed it!!!!
Easy peasy!
Glenn and Amy Beinfest
2001 36' U320
#5812
2014 Honda CRV

No Whining on the YACHT

Re: Entry Door Problem

Reply #17 –
I had the same problem, was at Factory in NAC Foretravel replaced it for about 150.00. works great 😊
Steven Green
1997 U-320

Re: Entry Door Problem

Reply #18 –
Quote from: Steve and Barb –
I had the same problem, was at Factory in NAC Foretravel replaced it for about 150.00. works great 😊

I'll repair them for $50..00 plus shipping
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