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Topic: squeaky Door

Posted By: Old Man Running
Subject: squeaky Door
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2022 at 9:55pm

The main entrance door hinge is high resistant, which keeps the door from swinging wildly in high winds, but recently, the hinge is becoming very loud when I use the door. I am concerned that if I put a lubricant on the hinge, it will stop the squeaky door, but the door will lose its resistant and could cause damage to the RV in high winds. Any thoughts or ideas on how to silence the squeaky door without losing the needed resistance?

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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2022 at 10:23pm

I lubricate mine with Tri-Flow. If you don't lubricate it, it can get stiff enough to bend the frame. It will still have sufficient resistance to wind unless it is really blowing hard. In that case, you may wish to shut the door anyway.

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Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2022 at 5:43am

Tri-Flow is a great lubricant. I've used it for years, but it does require a few precautions for safe use. Here's a link to the SDS that explains the risk and safeguards: http:// www.grabberpro.com/userfiles/documents/TechnicalDocuments/SDS/TRI-FLOW-Lubricant.pdf - https://www.grabberpro.com/userfiles/documents/TechnicalDocuments/SDS/TRI-FLOW-Lubricant.pdf

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Posted By: campman
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2022 at 7:18am

I use a spray type "dry lube" on our friction door hinges.

This deals with the noise, reduces the effort to open/close the door enough that it shouldn't pop anymore screw heads off that mount the door to the wall (what happened to me). It goes in "wet" and drys almost instantly. I still wipe the area to clean up overspray.

Andy

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Andy and Laurie
'16 F150 5.0 4X4 w/factory tow pkg
'21 RP192
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Posted By: Old Man Running
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2022 at 5:24pm

Thanks for all of the great input from fellow-users. I am very familiar with Tri-Flow from my years of biking. I applied the Tri-Flow at each hinge point, waited about 15-minutes for it to soak in and presto, no more squeaky door.

Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2022 at 6:57pm

I tried other lubricants but Tri-Flow has been the best for getting rid of the noise and lasting a pretty long time before it needs to be done again. I also like that it doesn't take much. A pinpoint oiler (such as one would use for a sewing machine) is good for getting the Tri-Flow where it is needed without a lot of excess dripping down.

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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: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2022 at 12:07pm

Originally posted by StephenH

I tried other lubricants but Tri-Flow has been the best for getting rid of the noise and lasting a pretty long time before it needs to be done again. I also like that it doesn't take much. A pinpoint oiler (such as one would use for a sewing machine) is good for getting the Tri-Flow where it is needed without a lot of excess dripping down.

It's like Brilcream. A little dab'll do ya.

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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River
2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost

Posted By: _WW_
Date Posted: 04 Sep 2022 at 4:24pm

Our owners manual says to oil the hinge before every trip so that's what I do. I use WD40 since I do it that often. I also look for possible dust build up and give that a squirt too. Then wipe off the over spray and keep on truckin'

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2014 RAM 1500
2016 R Pod 179

Posted By: Colt
Date Posted: 04 Sep 2022 at 5:50pm

That is a good application for motorcycle chain lube. Among the best for locks and hinges is a Harley-Davidson product. Since they got away from chains, it may not be available anymore. My can is OLD and I only use it for locks and hinges. I use PJ-1 on my chains. Check out the Hardley store to see if they still have it.

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John
'16 R-Pod 180

Posted By: gpokluda
Date Posted: 04 Sep 2022 at 10:03pm

I'm a WD40 guy as well. There's nothing that stuff can't do. Shoot some in the carb of a stubborn motor as primer. Remove road tar from a rocker panel. Polish up some stainless steel. My dad used grind up aspirin, mix it with WD40 and rub it on his shoulder. Swore it worked better than anything else. I wouldn't suggest anyone try that.

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Gpokluda
2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023)
2022 Escape 5.0TA
2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB
Triumph T120

Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2022 at 8:42am

I have used straight silicone spray or any penetrant (Schaeffer's makes a great product) with excellent results.

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Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2022 at 1:34pm

I use LPS1 for that type of application. It's a light, grease less lubricant what won't attract duest and contaminates and is also a water displacement agent. It's commonly used in the aviation industry to lube exposed hinges and similar moving parts. I figure if it's good enough for my aileron hinges it's good enough for trailer doors...

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1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft
2015 Rpod 179 - sold