SCVJeff
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if only I had that bar... :-\SargeW said:
Simple solution to keeping the entry door propped open
- Thread starter John Canfield
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John Canfield
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We have two completely different doors, you are lucky to have the door with that brace mechanism at the top. My door prop scheme is used on several different Winnie models so I have a lot of faith in it - it's really very, very sturdy 8).Kevin Means said:
arcticfox2005
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My 2012 Winnebago Class C has this exact rod, but in my case, the rod is too LONG to keep the door open past 90 degrees - in order to do this, I am going to have to fabricate a SHORTER rod. Did you say what you thought you said?
Bill
Kevin Means
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John,
Ahhhh, I didn't realize that yours doesn't have that scissor-bar. I completely see the need for the door-prop then.
Kev
Ahhhh, I didn't realize that yours doesn't have that scissor-bar. I completely see the need for the door-prop then.
Kev
CFSUNRISE
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You are correct, the rod supplied by Winne was too LONG to keep the door open past 90 degrees. I made a shorter one.
Sorry for the mistake.
Sorry for the mistake.
Rene T
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Kevin Means said:
I did originally see the tape but I didn't know why you used it. I just thought that maybe you put there during installation to prevent scratching of the bar. Once again, excellent idea.
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Oscar Mike
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My 2014 Winnebago Aspect came with the bar, there is a problem with the bar on the Aspect. Winnebago does NOT install backing in the sidewall of the coach in which to make a structural connection. My sidewall has been repaired once already (warranty) for this engineering flaw.
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John Canfield
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That certainly sounds like an engineering oversight :
. What you could do for a permanent fix is to cut a small plate out of aluminum to spread the load and mount the padeye (or whatever you have) to it. Leave the plate shiny aluminum or paint it to match the sidewall color.
. What you could do for a permanent fix is to cut a small plate out of aluminum to spread the load and mount the padeye (or whatever you have) to it. Leave the plate shiny aluminum or paint it to match the sidewall color.
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Oscar Mike
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John Canfield said:That certainly sounds like an engineering oversight :
I am taking the coach to a local Boat Shop who will install a stainless steel plate mounted to the sidewall.
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John Canfield
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Stainless was my first choice but it's so difficult to work with - let the boat shop fight with it, great solution.
deerwinnie
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I too, have came up with a solution 2 this on my '03 Journey, but I went another route.
I used 1/2 steel rod bent so fit around door & fits into lock mechanism, then rod goes into a nut welded onto a flat plate which is bolted on mirror, I replaced 2 mirror bolts.
I have tried 2 post pics, but can't get them small enough 2 post, & you still see them.
If interested in pics, send me email: [email protected], please put "door pics" in header, or I may not open it.
May be able 2 see then what I have done.
Alan
I used 1/2 steel rod bent so fit around door & fits into lock mechanism, then rod goes into a nut welded onto a flat plate which is bolted on mirror, I replaced 2 mirror bolts.
I have tried 2 post pics, but can't get them small enough 2 post, & you still see them.
If interested in pics, send me email: [email protected], please put "door pics" in header, or I may not open it.
May be able 2 see then what I have done.
Alan
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John Canfield
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Sounds like good solution!
deerwinnie
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Hey Kieth, did ya get pics????????
