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04-05-2019, 12:45 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Jayco
Model: Precept 31UL
State: Tennessee
Posts: 148
THOR #14508
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Screen/Main Door Rattle In ACE 29.3
Mornin', Folks!
Still in the learning curve in our new-to-us ACE. Just back from a short venture and prepping for our first long one. One thing I've noticed is that the screen door rattles pretty severely going over bumps. Have to admit that I haven't really investigated, but thought I'd check in here first. Is there an adjustment that will draw it more tightly closed?
Also, there is a fair amount of resistance in closing the door, presumably in the hydraulic cylinder. It will travel a short bit, then bind. Hate to be too aggressive in pulling it closed; has anyone else experienced anything like this? Fix for it?
Thanks in advance!
Mickey
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04-05-2019, 01:02 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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Shim up the screen door in specific areas with pieces of sticky-back foam strips from big box stores. Wiggle the screen door around with door closed and RV standing still and you'll find the spot. Slam the door with 'reasonable' force...not enough to wake up the campgrond...that's the only thing that works. If it's truly binding, you may have a bent or defective cylinder. Remove it and roll it around on a flat surface, observing any wobble.
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04-05-2019, 01:05 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Jayco
Model: Precept 31UL
State: Tennessee
Posts: 148
THOR #14508
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Makes sense - thanks, will do!
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04-05-2019, 02:29 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E. 30.2 Bunkhouse
State: Kentucky
Posts: 145
THOR #8259
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MRichaud
Mornin', Folks!
Still in the learning curve in our new-to-us ACE. Just back from a short venture and prepping for our first long one. One thing I've noticed is that the screen door rattles pretty severely going over bumps. Have to admit that I haven't really investigated, but thought I'd check in here first. Is there an adjustment that will draw it more tightly closed?
Also, there is a fair amount of resistance in closing the door, presumably in the hydraulic cylinder. It will travel a short bit, then bind. Hate to be too aggressive in pulling it closed; has anyone else experienced anything like this? Fix for it?
Thanks in advance!
Mickey
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Can’t advise on the screen door, but we lock our door while traveling in our ACE. This takes care of a lot of the road rattle coming from the door.
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04-05-2019, 02:39 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2014 Windsport 34f
State: Alabama
Posts: 295
THOR #6507
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I recently replaced the gas prop on my door. Initially, I purchased an 80lbs prop because I could not read the numbers on the old worn-out prop. Well, that made the door extremely hard to close. I replaced the 80lbs prop with a 20lbs prop and all is well. DW is happy again, she did not like slamming the door.
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with Lilly (Most Active Dog) & Mattie (Laziest Dog in the World)
Wally: 2014 Thor Windsport 34f
Toad: (Wally One) 2014 Fiat 500L Trekking (4 Down)
"Welcome to our front porch"
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04-05-2019, 03:00 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,122
THOR #7035
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Remove the cylinder and see how the door closes. If OK without the cylinder then you can look at replacing the cylinder.
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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04-05-2019, 04:07 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Jayco
Model: Precept 31UL
State: Tennessee
Posts: 148
THOR #14508
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LockChuck92
Can’t advise on the screen door, but we lock our door while traveling in our ACE. This takes care of a lot of the road rattle coming from the door.
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Thanks - main door fits tightly; there's a good bit of play in the screen door.
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04-05-2019, 04:08 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Jayco
Model: Precept 31UL
State: Tennessee
Posts: 148
THOR #14508
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rickymac
I recently replaced the gas prop on my door. Initially, I purchased an 80lbs prop because I could not read the numbers on the old worn-out prop. Well, that made the door extremely hard to close. I replaced the 80lbs prop with a 20lbs prop and all is well. DW is happy again, she did not like slamming the door.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 16ACE27
Remove the cylinder and see how the door closes. If OK without the cylinder then you can look at replacing the cylinder.
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Thanks. Will check all that out.
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