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Old 10-22-2017, 05:40 PM   #1
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Door and screen door

I have a 2018 Windsport 29M and do my own repairs when i can. Every time I open the door from the inside it seems to stick and needs a good push, but it does not seem to be hitting anywhere on the frame? Also the door and screen open separately wondering if there is away that just opening the main door can open both together?

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Old 10-22-2017, 06:24 PM   #2
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Door and screen door

Really want to see where this one goes. I have started using only the deadbolt lock from the inside because of the sticking problem.
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Old 10-22-2017, 06:36 PM   #3
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The door and screen door are supposed to latch together and operate as one door unless you separate them by releasing the latch.
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Old 10-22-2017, 10:39 PM   #4
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I have a 2018 Windsport 29M and do my own repairs when i can. Every time I open the door from the inside it seems to stick and needs a good push, but it does not seem to be hitting anywhere on the frame? Also the door and screen open separately wondering if there is away that just opening the main door can open both together?
Ron, On our 2015 Windsport there is a latch that holds the screen door to the main door. It is located on the inside of the main door below the lockset. When the screen is latched to the outside door the screen handle should be pressed down so that it does not catch the door frame. To adjust it so the screen does not latch move the catch by loosening the screws and moving it down a little. Good luck.
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Old 10-23-2017, 01:34 AM   #5
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on the Axis, the screen door and front door latch together.. they are released by the handle of the screen door.
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Old 10-24-2017, 12:43 AM   #6
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We have the same coach and my wife has a hard time with the door as well. I keep hearing "is this door locked?". I have never had an issue, but I use a bit more umph when I open the door I guess.
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Old 10-24-2017, 01:13 AM   #7
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Not only the entry door but all the compartments on the coach have rubber gaskets that tend to be sticky when new. Liberally spray all the rubber gaskets on your coach with silicone spray then wipe with and old rag to make sure there is a good coating ALL the way around, make sure you get the top of the door. Should take care of the sticking problem. The access door to our propane was stuck so bad I had to use a screwdriver to pry it open. While you have the silicone out go ahead and do your hinges and locks too!
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Old 10-25-2017, 01:39 AM   #8
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Loosen the 2 screws on the end of the door by the catch, don't back out a lot or they will hit the door jam Just loosen them. close the door easy and open it and retighten screws The latch will center itself and close easily Did this on my 5er when she wasn't always level Always works
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Old 10-29-2017, 10:40 AM   #9
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Must try this screw technique. Our door is ALWAYS very hard to open. Level or not. Thanks.
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Old 11-04-2017, 09:58 PM   #10
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Same issue here with door

We have the same issue with our door (2017 Quantum) - depending on the weather and humidity, the door sometimes gets stuck in the closed position and seems locked sometimes when trying to open the unlocked door from the inside.

If we go around and open the door from the outside of the rig it opens fine. Our door has also popped opened a few times on its own after we leave the rig and closed the door.

In our case the door does not seem to always seat completely and close snugly with a normal push. When this condition happens, the door does catch / latch even when it is not fully and snugly closed up. And the door handle lock can then be locked but not the dead bolt. To lock the dead bolt we have to sometimes close the door very forcefully to get the door to fully seat / close so the dead bolt lines up for locking.

We have this on our warranty punch list waiting to see what happens (rig at dealer now). I do not see where there is any adjustment ability in the design but I hope I am wrong and the tech will make an adjustment of some sort to make it work correctly
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Old 11-04-2017, 10:20 PM   #11
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Loosen the 2 screws on the end of the door by the catch, don't back out a lot or they will hit the door jam Just loosen them. close the door easy and open it and retighten screws The latch will center itself and close easily Did this on my 5er when she wasn't always level Always works
Thanks for the cool tip!
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