Door hinge snapped
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Topic: Door hinge snapped
Posted By: MIK
Subject: Door hinge snapped
Date Posted: 09 Apr 2019 at 3:09pm
It's a friction hinge, always took some effort to close/open the door. So when it didn't open as usual, I just pressed harder... and it snapped. Any suggestions on how to fix it?
 ------------- 2018 R-Pod 180 |
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Posted By: podwerkz
Date Posted: 09 Apr 2019 at 3:36pm
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Order a new hinge? ------------- r･pod 171 gone but not forgotten! |
Posted By: MIK
Date Posted: 09 Apr 2019 at 3:42pm
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The frame side of the hinge is riveted to the frame. It didn't snap, but it's not going to align either. Just looking for any experience people had with this thing.
Did anyone replaced the friction hinge with a normal one? ------------- 2018 R-Pod 180 |
Posted By: Happy Tripping
Date Posted: 09 Apr 2019 at 4:18pm
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I am sorry to hear of your problem. I did an internet search - You are not alone in having problems with your door hinge. I am afraid that a friction hinge is an example of regressing progress. A Lippert promo on the internet brags that their hinge will stay in position in a 15 mph wind, but the average US wind speed is about 7 mph! A Luddite, I think I'll stay with the old reliable hinge with a catch that keeps it out of the way.
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Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 09 Apr 2019 at 4:30pm
7 mph is an unusually calm day here in Texas. In the spring, the typical wind speeds are 20-25 mph. ------------- Alan 2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod" 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4 Three cats |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 09 Apr 2019 at 7:39pm
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MIK, It appears that the hinge is OK, but the hinge pin broke. I would try to push out the hinge pin (both parts) with a thin punch or maybe an appropriately sized nail (with the point filed flat). Then find a replacement pin at your local hardware store. Looks like you will have to do some minor straightening of the hinge itself. ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: MIK
Date Posted: 09 Apr 2019 at 7:59pm
I'll try that. Although, I need at least one new door side hinge. Powder coating peeled off the middle one.
 ------------- 2018 R-Pod 180 |
Posted By: Awchief
Date Posted: 09 Apr 2019 at 8:09pm
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You can order replacement direct from Lippert, https://store.lci1.com/hinge-assembly-various-options-hinge-assembly.html - https://store.lci1.com/hinge-assembly-various-options-hinge-assembly.html ------------- Michael |
Posted By: MIK
Date Posted: 09 Apr 2019 at 8:14pm
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Awesome! Thank you ------------- 2018 R-Pod 180 |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 09 Apr 2019 at 9:26pm
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2019 at 11:15am
Wow, that's one of the least expensive replacement structural parts I think I've ever seen. ------------- Alan 2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod" 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4 Three cats |
Posted By: Andy
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2019 at 6:13pm
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Stephen, what do you use to lubricate the hinge? A silicone based lubricant? ------------- 2017 179 2016 Silverado Z71 |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 14 Apr 2019 at 9:38pm
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I have been using one that contains teflon, DuPont Multi-Use Lubricant with Teflon. It comes in a blue can, Part number D000110101 to lubricate a lot of things around the house as well as the hinges in the R-Pod door.
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: Woodmiester
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2019 at 9:54am
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I lubricate mine several times a year. There are several good lubricants out there. WD40, while working to rid a squeak temporarily, is not a lubricant as most people think. It is actually a cleaner, and will dissolve any lubricants that you have usedin the past. ------------- Swampfox |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2019 at 10:08am
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I use a lubricant similar to what StephenH uses called Tri-Flow. It is also a light oil infused with teflon. ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2019 at 12:08pm
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We also use Tri-flow. ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: Motor7
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2019 at 6:10pm
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Not a fan of the "resistance hinge"...I'll take a door catch over it any day. ------------- 2016 R-Pod 176T |