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10-04-2013, 03:06 PM
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2011 Berkshire 390BH-60
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Well it happened - bottom bay latch broke
Went to close bay door and I didn't hear anything click. I thought something was in the way but upon further investigation the plastic piece broke. I have extra latches but how do I remove it? Help !
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10-04-2013, 03:59 PM
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Location: Idaho
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Looks like it is riveted on.
If it is then use a drill and bit to remove both of them.
Be careful to not drill very deep.
You can the install the new one with self tapping screws or if you have a pop rivet tool rivet the new on using the same holes.
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10-04-2013, 04:11 PM
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2011 Berkshire 390BH-60
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Location: SW Denver Colo
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Not riveted. Uses torx. Question is how to slide out the broken latch with the curve of the door.
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10-04-2013, 04:28 PM
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Is the inside panel removable?
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10-04-2013, 07:34 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TaterColo
Not riveted. Uses torx. Question is how to slide out the broken latch with the curve of the door.
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This is apparently a known problem.....
What I have done is get into habit of never slamming the doors, but to pull the latch mechanism when closing the same as I do when opening. In other words it's a two handed operation; pulling on the latch while pushing on the door.
Also a small dab of grease on the nylon latch bolt helps too..... This is a case of where an ounce of prevention......well you know the rest.
As far as getting the old latch, I'd suspect that the door will have to be taken apart (rivets drilled out and then re-riveted) ?
Boowho??
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10-04-2013, 09:07 PM
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Berkshire 390QS
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Location: Colorado
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Had one break and never figured out how to remove due to the curve of on the bottom, dealer was no help either. Ended up putting on a latch on the outside. Maybe someone at FR knows how to replace besides taking the door apart.
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10-04-2013, 09:13 PM
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2011 Berkshire 390BH-60
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I spoke to my dealer and he stated I need to use a 90 degree tool to undo the bolts. He said it will clear the curve ( barely ). In his words " it's a pain in the ass but doable). I'm taking her hunting this coming Thursday so I'll try to fix it by then.
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10-04-2013, 09:16 PM
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Are there any torx screws on the hinged end/top?
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10-04-2013, 09:25 PM
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2011 Berkshire 390BH-60
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Location: SW Denver Colo
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ford Idaho
Are there any torx screws on the hinged end/top?
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Not that I know of.
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10-04-2013, 10:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TaterColo
I spoke to my dealer and he stated I need to use a 90 degree tool to undo the bolts. He said it will clear the curve ( barely ). In his words " it's a pain in the ass but doable). I'm taking her hunting this coming Thursday so I'll try to fix it by then.
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Please post of your success (or lack thereof)
Boowho??
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10-04-2013, 10:35 PM
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2011 Berkshire 390BH-60
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Sounds like it may be impossible but I'll give it a try.
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10-05-2013, 12:00 AM
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Berkshire 390QS
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Location: Colorado
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Lets us know, we have two to fix.
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10-05-2013, 08:28 AM
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I know that they make a screwdriver that is shaped like an elongated 'z' where there are, on mine anyway, Phillips heads on each point of the z.
Just found this. Might solve the problem.
Right Angle Screwdriver and Bit Set 8pcs
Also, where did you buy the replacement latches?
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2014 Berkshire 390bh-60
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10-05-2013, 10:12 AM
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2011 Berkshire 390BH-60
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Location: SW Denver Colo
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tmmar
I know that they make a screwdriver that is shaped like an elongated 'z' where there are, on mine anyway, Phillips heads on each point of the z. Just found this. Might solve the problem. Right Angle Screwdriver and Bit Set 8pcs Also, where did you buy the replacement latches? |
I had my dealer order them. Royal George Truck and RV.
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10-05-2013, 10:14 AM
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Berkshire 390QS
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Location: Colorado
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Didn't have a problem getting the torx head screws out, just used a small wratched with a torx head to get them out. The problem we ran into was getting the assembly out due to the curve on the bottom of the door. Was not going to bend the door bottom to get it out and the skin of the door dosen't come off that I could see.
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10-07-2013, 05:03 PM
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Took a look at my doors..... Looks like the screws to take the door apart are on TOP of the door; under the hinge.... You have to raise the door all the way up to be able to get to them. This is on doors that swing UP; not sideways.
This would entail removing the piston assemblies first I'd imagine.
But getting the door apart without ruining it does look do-able.
Boowho??
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10-07-2013, 05:26 PM
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I don't believe that the doors come apart. As far as I know, the door is glued together. I had dented the water bay door and asked the body shop if they could remove the dents and repaint it. They said that it could not be done and that a new door would need to be ordered, which is what I ended up doing.
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10-07-2013, 07:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tmmar
I don't believe that the doors come apart. As far as I know, the door is glued together. I had dented the water bay door and asked the body shop if they could remove the dents and repaint it. They said that it could not be done and that a new door would need to be ordered, which is what I ended up doing.
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Thanks Tom..... You are probably right since you've gotten into it more than I. Seems like gluing is DUMB though.
Boowho??
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10-07-2013, 11:27 PM
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2011 Berkshire 390BH-60
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SW Denver Colo
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Yes they glue/sticky tape the bay door skin. My skin is coming loose on my bay door on the passenger side where the water pump is. I had to tape it close so it would not get worse and possibly fly off.
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10-09-2013, 03:55 PM
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2011 Berkshire 390BH-60
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