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Adjust/align basement doors

I have two basement compartment doors that do not click closed even with the "Foretravel bump".  Are there any adjustments that can be made to these latches/latch pins so they seal completely?

Thanks

Bob
2000 U270
Winter: Texas Rio Grande Valley or Foley, AL
Summer: The Gardens RV Community of Crossville, TN
2000 40 FT U270, Xtreme FBP
2017 C-Max Towed

Re: Adjust/align basement doors

Reply #1
Both parts have a little adjustment. On the pin you can unscrew a little,  then slide in or our. Latch on door can slide left and right.
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

Re: Adjust/align basement doors

Reply #2
You might try moving the two small L brackets, or the latch that contacts it that are located on the floor of the basement just behind the seal or the latch at each lower corner of the door.  Sometimes it takes adjustment of more than one component but with patience, they can be adjusted to operate smoothly with out the need for the bump (but it never hurts).  When you "bump", the click you hear is the latches at lower corners of the door that are latching.
Bill and Joyce, The House2 and Dashboard Pig III
2000 U320 4210 CAI (The House2)
Build # 5733
2019 F150 King Ranch FX4

Re: Adjust/align basement doors

Reply #3
I'd check your bulkheads if those all of a sudden aren't lining up
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

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