Need a screen door part
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Topic: Need a screen door part
Posted By: GlibGuy
Subject: Need a screen door part
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2018 at 7:58am
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The plastic plate in front of the screen door handle on my 2015 178 has broken*. I'm wondering if I can find just that part? There is a local dealer and I may check with them but is there an on-line site with maybe some parts diagrams or micro fiche? Would appreciate anything, Mick *I think the main door closes too tight and has caused it to crack ------------- MICK |
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Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2018 at 8:36am
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I had the same problem. Mine broke near the top , below the top screw hole. I think it comes from the plastic handle being pushed out when the door is closed. I made a metal plate that is the same size and thickness with holes in the same place. paint it black and screw it on. It will last forever. Vann ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9"> 
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Posted By: Happy Tripping
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2018 at 10:15am
I had the same problem. As far as I can see, there is NO metal plate available. Even if the advertised latch says its metal, the plate is still plastic. Vann -- ?What metal did you use? I'm thinking thin brass might be best.
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Posted By: GlibGuy
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2018 at 2:42pm
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Great idea! And one of my RV buddies owns a machine shop. Thanks ------------- MICK |
Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2018 at 3:56pm
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I don't throw much away!! I used the side of an old desktop computer case. It was strong , free and available. I cut it to the exact size, drilled the 2 holes, painted it black and it will last forever Maybe I should start a business selling them!! would $50 be too much?? Just kidding Vann ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9">
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Posted By: podrunner
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2018 at 4:20pm
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Look on Amazon. Replaced mine a couple of years ago. ------------- 2010 R Pod 151 2017 4runner 2006 Honda Metropolitan |
Posted By: crw8sr
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2018 at 9:42pm
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Sheet of aluminum from Menard's. Cut it to fit, a couple of screws, low cost, no paint, won't rust, light weight. ------------- Chuck & Lyn Izzy, Morkie. RIP Zoe Joy & Gracie, Yorkie 2018 R Pod 190 2019 Traverse In moments of adversity;when life's a total wreck, I think of those worse off than me and really feel like heck. |