DOOR Hard to Open and Latch
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Topic: DOOR Hard to Open and Latch
Posted By: GlibGuy
Subject: DOOR Hard to Open and Latch
Date Posted: 18 Apr 2016 at 1:49pm
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The door on our 178 is difficult to open and difficult to get to latch when you pull it from the inside. Seems like it's something to do with the screen door sticking and then the main door sticking to it(?). Pushing on the door while you pull the latch to open makes it easier to open. You have to "slam" when pulling from the inside. Anyone been through this issue? I've thought about taking the door keeper off and grinding on it, etc., but I don't really feel that's the problem. ------------- MICK |
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2016 at 8:45pm
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I'm sure you just need to adjust the latch plate. Moving to the pod section. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2016 at 9:33pm
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Also, spray a little silicone or teflon lubricant on the latch and latch plate. That seemed to help me. I didn't have to adjust the latch plate.
------------- 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: sailor323
Date Posted: 01 May 2016 at 11:44am
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One other thing, on the bottom of the door, there is a small, wedge shaped nylon or plastic thing that brings the door into alignment with the door frame when closing. On our pod, this piece became somewhat dis-attached and was hanging by a sliver. When we tried to close the door, it would jam against the frame, making it difficult to close the door. I put a piece of double stick tape between it and the door to fix the problem. We do have to use silicon lubricant on the latch mechanism from time to time |
Posted By: JHoffman
Date Posted: 01 May 2016 at 2:36pm
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When we picked up our pod I could hardly get the keys to unlock anything and the door latch was hard to work. A good shot of lube did a world of good. I don't think FR lubes anything before they go out the door. ------------- 2016 176t Rpod the "Hoffpod" 2010 Toyota Tundra 5.7L |
Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 01 May 2016 at 3:22pm
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Seems like Jim's Law applies. If it moves and shouldn't: Duct Tape If doesn't move and should: WD40 ------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: Retroactive
Date Posted: 01 May 2016 at 3:32pm
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I had the exact same problem when I received my pod. I used Dry Lock Lube, which is available at Walmart. Hit all the moving parts, including a shot into the key holes. Mine works like a champ now. ------------- |