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2022 e-Pro 20FBS: How to access bathroom with slide in
There are times when you need to access the bathroom without extending the slide.
As I was unable to find a safe way to remove the armrest without damaging the couch, I decided to replace the bathroom door with a bi-fold door instead. I used the following door from Lowes:
JELD-WEN 6 Panel Pine 24-in x 80-in Unfinished 6-panel Solid Core Unfinished Pine Wood Bifold Door Hardware Included. Item #364371, Model #364371
I trimmed the door width and height to match the original door and stained it to match the color (which took some trial and error). I was able to reuse the hinges from the old door, but since the new door panels were not as thick as the original door, I could not use the original handle set. I found the following item to work well instead. RELIABILT Satin Nickel Adjustable Ball Catch. Item #308683. Model #20482TNXLG. The addition of inexpensive door handles to closely match the rest of the trailer handles completed the door hardware.
Finally, I plunge cut a channel in the top of the door to insert a steel mending plate so as to make the door work as a solid door instead of a bifold when needed. This makes it easy to attach a spice rack on the door using Command Plastic Wall Hooks. When the slide is not extended, I simply remove the mending plate to be able to access the bathroom.
Total cost for the upgrade was about $150. Labor if you hire someone to do this would be extra.
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