Main Door Problems

[JimF]

Had (have) the same problem with our 2011 378, noticed that the door appeared to be twiked as it would open when the until was off it's jacks. I did a recalibration of the untils leveling system and what do you know the door works smoothly now, like it should. Note, we have had to recalibrate the units level 4 times in the past year, like the "black box" looses it level occassionally.

[we2lovecamping]

I completly agree that it has to do with jacks and leveling, when our 2011 378 is parked in storage(no jacks down) and also when we are traveling stopped to eat and/or getting gas etc the door works fine it only jams when we are camped.

[georgetownpa]

We also have a new 378 GT and have had the same problem with the door. It was almost impossible to open or close. Lucky for me I used petroleum jelly on the latches and worked with it for a while. Now it opens and closes with no problem.

georgetownpa

[fbconsults]

Got mine back from the dealer, they adjusted it AGAIN and said it was all they could do. When using it later on a trip, the unlocked lock acted as if were locked!! After locking and unlocking it several times, it opened. This was the entry lock, not the deadbolt. Called the dealer and they are going to get FR to replace the lock. Hope this works, warranty runs out it February!! Until then, I make sure a sliding window is unlocked in case I have to crawl in and get at it from the inside. Shouldn't have to do this on a new coach.

Happy Trails, Forrest

[abjb]

Subscribing

Temperature seems to affect the door more than anything.

The hole in the door frame and striker plate are too high.

I can’t adjust the striker plate any lower.

I’ll get to work on it in Feb.

ab

[herk7769]

Does your door have a pressure tube closure?

If so, the pressure might be too high for the door hinges.
After MANY trips to my "so called" dealer to fix the binding (racked from the top) door in my frame, I realized the pressure closer was the CAUSE. I removed it and "straightened" the bent hinges; now everything works as advertised.

[fbconsults]

Yes, my door has a pressure closer, and I will check it when I pick my MH up at the dealer's on Friday. Good point, appreciate it.

Thanks, Forrest