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  • Adjustment or Replacement of Controlled Motion Hinge for RV Entry Door
  • As we do not have build sheets to identify OEM installed parts of this sort, unfortunately, I will not have a way of identifying if your hinge can be adjusted. We have the Replacement Controlled Motion Hinge for RV Entry Door, # LC95VR in black or, # LC22NJ for a white hinge. These are replacement hinges for damaged parts or to upgrade a door, they are not adjustable.
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  • Are There Left and Right Hand Entry Door Locks
  • To answer your question, there are not left and right hand opening door latches. Something like the Global Link RV Entry Door Locking Latch Kit # 295-000019 can be used on doors with either left-hand or right-hand side hinges by turning the latch kit upside down. Most entry doors are hinged on the right side, but it looks like you have the rare door that is hinged on the left side. While this is understandably awkward, there isn't a latch kit that will turn the same way as a door that is...
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  • Door Hinge Pin For 1997 Sundowner 2 Horse Gooseneck Trailer
  • I have attached a link to the hinge pins we offer you can check out. The hinge pins are either 1/2 inch or 3/4 inch diameter. We do not carry hinge pins that would be as long as the width of your trailer door.
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  • Reversing Door Hinges of Everchill RV Refrigerator w/ Freezer # 324-000119
  • The Everchill RV Refrigerator w/ Freezer, # 324-000119 that we carry comes with option of reversing the doors. Simply unbolt the hinges from the doors and flip them then reinstall on the opposite side of the door.
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  • Changing a Trailer Ramp Door To Barn Doors On A 6x14 V-Nose Enclosed Trailer
  • To create barn doors out of your ramp door, you will need hinges and a latch. I suggest a latch/lock system like the Universal Cam-Door Lock for Enclosed Trailers - 1" Keeper, # 383200. This will use a 3/4 inch diameter pipe that you'll have to get at a local hardware store, but the bridge-type keeper prevents accidental opening and ensures safe locking action. It will also allow you to use a separate lock like # ML1KA to secure your cargo. We will also need hinges similar to Strap...
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  • Are The Keeper Holes Round Or Square For The Polar Cam-Action Lockable Door Latch # PLR3057
  • I dug through the inventory we have of the Cam-Action Lockable Door Latch for Fold Down Trailer Gate or Side Door # PLR3057 and found that the picture is correct and that the video must've been shot with an older version of this kit when the manufacturer used square holes in the hinges.
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  • Is Multi-Purpose Access Door Waterproof
  • No because the Multi-Purpose Access Door - 18-1/8" Wide x 20-1/2" Tall - White # SE36VR is not waterproof it is water resistant. You can install it horizontally and the hinge will be water resistant if installed with the hinge side up but the access door # SE36VR is not waterproof.
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  • Will The JR Products Self-Closing RV Cabinet Hinges Allow The Cabinet Door To Stay Open
  • I went and tested the Self-Closing RV Cabinet Hinges # 37270595 and they will stay open if you fully open the cabinet door. Once you reach a certain angle the hinge will snap closed though.
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  • Is There Left And Right Versions of Door Lock for Horse and Utility Trailer
  • There is not a left or right for the Bauer Products Door Lock for Horse and Utility Trailers - Matte Black - Glass Filled Nylon # BA63FR or Die Cast Zinc # BA93FR. These are meant as replacements so they would work so long as your cutout is the standard 2-3/4" wide x 3-3/4" tall; it also requires a 1-1/4" to 1-1/2" thick door, and since yours is 1-1/2" thick you're set there. As for the models, I do recommend the Bauer as they consistently make quality parts, and you're right that the...
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  • Can the Polar Door Hinge PLR1902 be Separated?
  • The ends of the Polar Ramp Door Hinge # PLR1902 are actually welded on, so they cannot be separated. However, we do have a few other options available for you. The Polar Dump Door Hinge # PLR1904-Z does use a bolt to hold everything together. There is still a zerk fitting to allow everything to be lubricated. It is quite a bit different, however, so the next option may be a better option. The Redline 3/4" Greasable Hinge # HP344G can be paired with # HPN342. This could then be adapted...
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  • Will Yakima Spare Ride on 2008 Toyota RAV 4 Damage Door Hinges if Door is Opened With Bikes In Place
  • To avoid damage, Yakima recommends removing the bikes from the rack before opening the tail gate. Following this advice will ensure that your door and hinges will remain damage free. The weight of the rack itself will not hurt anything, and would allow the door to open and close without any worry of damage. Adding the weight of the bikes into the equation leaves open the possibility of the hinges being damaged.
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  • Measuring Enclosed Trailer Ramp Door Weight For Torsion Spring Lift Assist
  • To determine the correct weight springs you will need a scale to determine how much weight is on the door when it lays out on the ground. You will place the scale on the ground in the center of the landing path of the door edge. This will tell you how much of the door weight is on the ground when fully open. Be sure not to go with a spring that is rated for more weight than your door or you might run into issues of the door trying to close after you lower it. You do not want to use the...
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  • Door Lock for Enclosed Trailer That can be Keyed Alike
  • There are options that can be keyed alike although Atwood AMPlock Door Hinge Lock for Enclosed Trailers AT89001 is unable to be keyed alike. For an option that can be keyed alike I recommend checking out the Global Link Vise Lock for Cam-Action Door Latch # 295-000024 which will work if your enclosed trailer uses a bar-style handle. You would only need to select "Keyed Alike" from the drop-down box on the product page and enter a quantity of "3" on the page to get them all keyed alike. I...
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  • How to Calculate the Weight of the Ramp to Make Sure Door Spring is Correct
  • To test the weight of your ramp door, you will want to get the door all the way down to the ground and then on a scale of some kind (a bathroom scale can be used for this if it's the only thing available). This will be when the door is at its heaviest point. As long as this weight is 230 pounds or less, the TRC Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer # 362SA8HD will be a great option and will definitely make lifting the ramp significantly easier. With that being said,...
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  • Quick Release Hinge For Lippert Manual Fold Down Steps
  • I spoke with Lippert and they confirmed that SolidStep Manual Fold-Down Steps for 29" to 36" Wide RV Door Frames # LC791575 does not have a quick hinge function, just manual fold down and raise up. We do offer the Torklift GlowStep Revolution # TLA9005 that is a scissor style design made to fit and be used in small or tight paces. This product also extends to reveal a 5th step for use and fits doorways 28" wide. We do carry the detachable quick hinge kit for Morryde first generation steps...
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  • Dimensions And Operation Of Non-Locking Steel Flush Door Latch # N3980
  • We have the Non-Locking Steel Flush Door Latch, part # N3980 in stock, but there are a few changes you need to be aware of. I have attached a couple photos that show the difference between the latch shown on our website and what we actually have. I called our supplier and they said they were having a hard time getting the latches shown on our site. They used a different supplier for a short time and this is the result. They do not have a time line when the latches with the original design...
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  • Can Non-Strut Assist MORryde StepAbove RV Steps Be Connected To The Strut Assist
  • The hinges used on the strut assist models are a bit different than the models without the strut assist so you would unfortunately have to replace your entire step and strut. If you don't know what specific model you have then we'll need to know your entry height (measurement from the ground up to the door threshold) and the door width (flange to flange measurement) in order to pick out the correct replacement. For example, the MORryde StepAbove RV Steps with Strut Assist # MR75RR you...
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  • Safety Chain Placement on Trailer Using Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit Part #FHDPW230300
  • Fulton has offered this size for a while now. I checked their site, and it is listed. I did notice that the weld-on hinge kit is listed further down toward the bottom of the page, perhaps you did not scroll down far enough? The safety chains need to mounted rearward (aft) of the hinged portion of the trailer tongue. In the very unlikely event that the hinge should fail, the trailer will still be secured to the tow vehicle. The fold-away hinge is indeed rated for 5000 lbs, and should be...
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  • Choosing the Correct Replacement Vent Dome
  • It appears that your trailer vent has a continuous metal hinge. The best way to find a replacement vent cover is to match both the hinge style and the dome style. You will first want to measure your vent, not the actual cover on your trailer. Then you will want to make sure the correct size cover uses the same type of hinge as your existing cover. Our most popular vent cover with a continuous metal hinge is part # BV0554-01. This replacement vent measures 14-1/4 inches x 14-1/4 inches....
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  • Replacement Cover For RV Roof Vent With Hinge
  • Thanks for the photo; the hinge type for your vent lid is the continuous kind you mentioned, though there have been many issues with fits (as you found out) when replacing that lid. What you can use instead is a simple universal option that installs on the frame of your vent, and you can choose from White or Smoke color: - White: MaxxAir UniMaxx Universal Replacement Lid for RV and Trailer Roof Vent # MA00-335001 - Smoke: MaxxAir UniMaxx Universal Replacement Lid for RV and Trailer Roof...
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