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07-22-2021, 01:21 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2021
Posts: 20
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Entry Door Opening
I have a Forest River 2021 FR3 30DS. The issue I am having is the the entry door (30 inch) flies open and slams into awning struts if I loose grip on the door
I have the factory installed signature strut (20lbs) but was wondering if there may be a replace that would greatly slow down the speed of the door opening
Any insight would be appreciated
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07-22-2021, 01:44 PM
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Kanadian Kamper
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Southern Ontario
Posts: 8,170
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SContheroad
I have a Forest River 2021 FR3 30DS. The issue I am having is the the entry door (30 inch) flies open and slams into awning struts if I loose grip on the door
I have the factory installed signature strut (20lbs) but was wondering if there may be a replace that would greatly slow down the speed of the door opening
Any insight would be appreciated
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I had/have gas struts on both my RVs.
How far open does your strut allow the door to open?
Sounds like way past 90 degrees.
I used paracord to limit the door travel with the strut.
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2018 Sunseeker 2430S-CD, nicely modified and carried by a 2017 Ford E450 Sport
Former Georgetown 330TS owner for 10 years with more mods than I can count, pushed by our 2017 GMC Terrain
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07-22-2021, 03:50 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 7
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SContheroad
I have a Forest River 2021 FR3 30DS. The issue I am having is the the entry door (30 inch) flies open and slams into awning struts if I loose grip on the door
I have the factory installed signature strut (20lbs) but was wondering if there may be a replace that would greatly slow down the speed of the door opening
Any insight would be appreciated
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I installed Lippert friction hindge on my door (FR3 30DS) and am very satisfied.
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07-23-2021, 08:56 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Texas
Posts: 273
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Door strap
I added a strap at the top of the door. It limits the amount of opening and doesn’t let the door hit the awning.
I can open the door, walk in, turn around and pull the strap to close the door. I also hold the strap to limit how fast it opens.
Btm
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07-23-2021, 10:31 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 998
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Check our Friction Hinges - I installed them on my 2019 FR3, works perfect and no more strut
https://www.forestriverforums.com/fo...ge-226637.html
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2019 FR3 33DS Motorhome
650 Watts Solar, 400Ah LIFEPO4, 2000 Watt Inverter, 40A DC/DC Charger, SumoSprings, Roadmaster Steering Stabilizer, BlueOx Trac Bar, Truma AquaGo WH, NVIDIA Shield TV
Days Camping
2019 57:2020 20:2021 30:2022 46:2023 47:2024 7
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07-23-2021, 11:04 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Texas
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I like the strap better because it stops the door and will not hit the awning arm. Also when closing the door you just reach out and pull the strap, you don’t have to step down to reach the handle to close the door or reach behind you while stepping up.
Btm
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Temple,TX
2019 GT5 31L5F, 2014 Wrangler Unlimited
CHF rear, CHF front, Sumo springs front
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07-31-2021, 02:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Saint Cloud, FL
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I installed Lippert friction hinge kit part # 202010269 on my door (2020 FR3 34DS) and I am very satisfied. Very easy to install and withstands 25 mph winds.
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2020 FR3 34DS, Blue Ox Avail, SMI Stay-In-Play DUO Braking System, Tire Minder TPMS-i10-10, Lippert Friction Door Hinges, GPS Rand McNally OverDryve 7RV, Safe-T-Plus, Sumo Springs Front & Rear, Sway Bar Front & Rear, Roadmaster Stabilizer, Soft Start both AC's, WACO AC Silencer, Frig Defender ARP Control v5.11 + 2 Fans. 2012 Cadillac SRX Luxury
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08-01-2021, 11:19 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: San Jose, CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by USAFE7Ret
I installed Lippert friction hinge kit part # 202010269 on my door (2020 FR3 34DS) and I am very satisfied. Very easy to install and withstands 25 mph winds.
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2019 FR3 33DS Motorhome
650 Watts Solar, 400Ah LIFEPO4, 2000 Watt Inverter, 40A DC/DC Charger, SumoSprings, Roadmaster Steering Stabilizer, BlueOx Trac Bar, Truma AquaGo WH, NVIDIA Shield TV
Days Camping
2019 57:2020 20:2021 30:2022 46:2023 47:2024 7
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08-02-2021, 05:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2020
Posts: 331
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SContheroad
I have a Forest River 2021 FR3 30DS. The issue I am having is the the entry door (30 inch) flies open and slams into awning struts if I loose grip on the door
I have the factory installed signature strut (20lbs) but was wondering if there may be a replace that would greatly slow down the speed of the door opening
Any insight would be appreciated
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Our 2021 34 DS came with a strut that prevents the door from opening that far. Check with FR to see if they simply forgot to install yours. If that's the case, you can likely get it covered under warranty service at your local RV repair place (or DIY it).
-Cliff
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Jackson, CA
2021 FR3 34DS (V8)
2011 Honda CRV toad
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08-05-2021, 03:46 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Wentzville, MO
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I've received my Lippert hinge and was ready to install. Opened the door (2021 30DS) and lo and behold there's so many hinges on there already there's no room to add the Lippert. Do I need to drill out the rivets and remove one of the factory hinges? Had no idea there were so many on there.
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08-25-2021, 08:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Saint Cloud, FL
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NO. Per instruction, you placed them in between the current hinges at top, Middle, and Bottom. Easy installation. I recently did it myself and I also thought I needed to remove, I then read the instructions. Good luck and enjoy.
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2020 FR3 34DS, Blue Ox Avail, SMI Stay-In-Play DUO Braking System, Tire Minder TPMS-i10-10, Lippert Friction Door Hinges, GPS Rand McNally OverDryve 7RV, Safe-T-Plus, Sumo Springs Front & Rear, Sway Bar Front & Rear, Roadmaster Stabilizer, Soft Start both AC's, WACO AC Silencer, Frig Defender ARP Control v5.11 + 2 Fans. 2012 Cadillac SRX Luxury
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09-01-2021, 04:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Wentzville, MO
Posts: 261
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Quote:
Originally Posted by USAFE7Ret
NO. Per instruction, you placed them in between the current hinges at top, Middle, and Bottom. Easy installation. I recently did it myself and I also thought I needed to remove, I then read the instructions. Good luck and enjoy.
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I read the instructions too but there isn't enough room between the 5 original hinges for the Lippert to fit.
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09-01-2021, 04:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 998
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fuzzball
I read the instructions too but there isn't enough room between the 5 original hinges for the Lippert to fit.
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2019 there was plenty of room,
Unless they changed the layout on the 2021 (which could be possible...) That's too bad....
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2019 FR3 33DS Motorhome
650 Watts Solar, 400Ah LIFEPO4, 2000 Watt Inverter, 40A DC/DC Charger, SumoSprings, Roadmaster Steering Stabilizer, BlueOx Trac Bar, Truma AquaGo WH, NVIDIA Shield TV
Days Camping
2019 57:2020 20:2021 30:2022 46:2023 47:2024 7
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