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Old 09-14-2021, 05:17 PM   #1
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Need Help Repairing Screen Door Hinge

I need to replace the lower hinge on my entrance screen door. Can anybody tell me what I need to order for a replacement hinge, and the process for replacing that hinge?

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Old 09-14-2021, 05:37 PM   #2
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I can't tell which hinge you have from the pic, but they make replacement door hinges. Unfortunately you have to replace the entire hinge. However, that isn't a huge job if you're handy with a drill and a rivet tool. Here's a 6 leaf replacement.

Lippert RV 6 Leaf Entry Door White Hinge Assembly
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Old 09-14-2021, 06:50 PM   #3
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Thanks, I'm getting a better understanding now. I seem to have a three-section hinge. Will the Lippert replace it?
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Old 09-14-2021, 06:52 PM   #4
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You need to buy the same type you have.

Look on the door and frame to see who made it. That may be a Challenger door.
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Old 09-14-2021, 07:14 PM   #5
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The only label I could find is on the screen door. Not sure it's too helpful.
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Old 09-14-2021, 08:02 PM   #6
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You need to buy the same type you have.

Look on the door and frame to see who made it. That may be a Challenger door.
You gave me some ideas for web searches. Challenger makes doors with 5-section and 6-section hinges. However, after doing several search for RV door manufactures, I found Dexter who makes a door with a 3-section hinges. With that information, I was able to find a few folks with the exact same issue ... but no resolution. It seems insane, however, that Dexter does not provide replacement parts, or that someone doesn't make such. Hopefully, we can find a replacement part, or perhaps I will try to find someone who can weld the aluminum.
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Old 09-15-2021, 07:38 AM   #7
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Given the difficulty finding parts, My suggestion would be to find someone that TIG welds aluminum and have them weld the hinge back together.
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Old 09-28-2021, 06:40 PM   #8
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Update:
First, thanks to Bama Rambler: Although I didn't get a precise answer, you did edify and change my way of thinking about the problem, which lead me to the solution. With only 5-year RV experience, I consider myself an RV neophyte. I delayed posting this update until I was confident a solution existed.

I contacted Dexter via email and was quickly replied by Jaritzia Reyes (Warranty/Customer Service Coordinator) who was exceptionally helpful: first verifying that my door was indeed theirs, and secondly identifying the door model and color, and that a replacement hinge repair is available. Jaritzia provided the part number and instruction sheet, and put me in contact with Marty Hosler (Customer Service Coordinator for Dexter – Door/Vent Division). Marty telephoned me within a day. We completed the order, and I am waiting for its arrival. Part number: 1892-57 for champagne color screen door hinge; price $3.49.

I am very pleased with Dexter's customer service and their care to see this issue resolved. I'll update again after I complete the hinge replacement job.
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. Part number: 1892-57 for champagne color screen door hinge; price $3.49.

I am very pleased with Dexter's customer service and their care to see this issue resolved. I'll update again after I complete the hinge replacement job.

which is amazing because they can't make that part for that money. they can't even ship it for that money.
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Old 09-29-2021, 04:05 PM   #10
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Take a close look at where the hinge attaches to the door frame, on mine it was rivets, which made the repair a little more challenging.
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