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02-02-2021, 05:35 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Nevada
Posts: 2
THOR #10426
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Storage Door Replacement
I damaged my left storage door. I ordered a replacement and it is a complete unit with frame. I can't figure out how to get the existing frame removed. I removed the screws, drilled out the fasteners. It is in solid so I assume its secured with silicone. I don't want to damage the body work. Any ideas to get the old frame out? Heat gun?
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02-02-2021, 05:42 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: S.O.B.
State: Florida
Posts: 684
THOR #14543
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Rather than risk damage, can you use the existing frame and the new door, or is the existing frame damaged also?
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Some Other Brand w/2020 Jeep Gladiator Toad
Living The Dream in "God's Waiting Room"
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02-02-2021, 07:40 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Popfla
Rather than risk damage, can you use the existing frame and the new door, or is the existing frame damaged also?
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This would also have been my best guess...
Good luck!
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02-02-2021, 08:58 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Texas
Posts: 2,719
THOR #11781
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I'm not following you. If you have a new door, why not remove the old door at the hinges and install the new door?
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2018 Hurricane 29M
CHF, Saf-T-Plus, SumoSprings
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02-03-2021, 02:27 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: S.O.B.
State: Florida
Posts: 684
THOR #14543
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lt Keefer
I'm not following you. If you have a new door, why not remove the old door at the hinges and install the new door?
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That's what I was getting at. Unless the old frame is FUBAR, just pop the new door onto the existing frame.
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Some Other Brand w/2020 Jeep Gladiator Toad
Living The Dream in "God's Waiting Room"
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02-28-2021, 01:47 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas
State: Colorado
Posts: 40
THOR #22279
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Popfla
That's what I was getting at. Unless the old frame is FUBAR, just pop the new door onto the existing frame.
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Hi-jacking!
I'm in same situation. Have new door in hand. The opening still has the old frame part attached (riveted??).
The new door AND frame are riveted together at the hinge.
Ideally, I have to figure out out to get the old frame out, so new unit can go in. But, then the next question is how to secure frame into/onto body.
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02-28-2021, 01:50 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas
State: Colorado
Posts: 40
THOR #22279
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GWS
I damaged my left storage door. I ordered a replacement and it is a complete unit with frame. I can't figure out how to get the existing frame removed. I removed the screws, drilled out the fasteners. It is in solid so I assume its secured with silicone. I don't want to damage the body work. Any ideas to get the old frame out? Heat gun?
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GWS -
Did you ever find a solution? Im in same situation, new door hinge is riveted its frame.
Old frame is somehow affixed to surround of the opening.
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03-01-2021, 03:36 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas
State: Colorado
Posts: 40
THOR #22279
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Originally Posted by wfrauch
GWS -
Did you ever find a solution? Im in same situation, new door hinge is riveted its frame.
Old frame is somehow affixed to surround of the opening.
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In my case, I did not see the screws partially hidden by foam insulation and an aluminum ridge. Can't believe I missed them earlier.
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03-01-2021, 01:50 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,884
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Rivets are not forever fasteners either. If the new door will fit in he old frame just drill out the hinge rivets and use new pop rivets to install. Cheap, quick and easy. If the old frame is undamaged and not leaking it might be preferable to not disturb it.
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03-01-2021, 02:45 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: '17-Vegas 24.1
State: California
Posts: 2,227
THOR #13362
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Yes
Drill-out the rivets and either re-rivet or use a flat head stainless screw to re-fasten
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Fallbrook, CA
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03-01-2021, 03:08 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas
State: Colorado
Posts: 40
THOR #22279
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Quote:
Originally Posted by taylorbob1
Yes
Drill-out the rivets and either re-rivet or use a flat head stainless screw to re-fasten
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Thanks Taylorbob and Pete -
The mounting screws for the frame came out clean and easy, new door and frame are back in, frame was siliconed, self-tapping screws worked great.
Thanks for the assist.
Cheers!
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12-24-2023, 05:23 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedo traveler A32
State: New Jersey
Posts: 2
THOR #31241
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I have a storage door that frame is compromised and rusting. Where can I order a replacement ?
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12-24-2023, 08:48 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 31S
State: Texas
Posts: 4,182
THOR #6411
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Toddk09
I have a storage door that frame is compromised and rusting. Where can I order a replacement ?
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Plant # 750 keeps a rather large stock of basement doors for all models. Your dealer can order one for you, but.. It is best to email Thor MC and get the correct part number; then go to a Thor MC dealer and order the part.
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Jim & Roy Davis
2016 Hurricane 31S
1961 Rampside in tow
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12-24-2023, 09:22 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedo traveler A32
State: New Jersey
Posts: 2
THOR #31241
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Thank you I will see if I can find email.
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12-25-2023, 03:11 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 31S
State: Texas
Posts: 4,182
THOR #6411
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Toddk09
Thank you I will see if I can find email.
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Open the Thor Motor Coach web page and click on "Owners Support"
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2016 Hurricane 31S
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