Adjusting Door Latches of 2006 HR

Does your HR have that swing arm on the top of the door? If so check to see that it is not loose. This will prevent the top of the door from closing properly. If that is OK you can adjust the post on the jamb that engages the door catches. If you push inward on the top of the door when closed does it move?

Moisheh

I might suggest taking a precaution before making any adjustments to the door latch assemblies. That would be to open one of the side windows and slide the window screen back. This way if you are making adjustments and all of a sudden the door does not open from the outside, you have a way of getting inside the coach to open the door from the inside.

I had the same issue of a very hard to open front entry door on my 2006 HR Endeavor. I was able to make the adjustment myself following the introductions in the attached link. It has worked fine ever since.

http://www.irv2.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=42683&d=1374319718

"FeeLine"......I owned a Monaco Diplomat for almost ten years. During that time the door never needed adjustment, but as years went on, it needed lubing at least once a year.

On mine, as part of the annual service, I took a can of WD40 and sprayed the two lock mechanisms liberally until the WD40 ran down the door. With the door open, shoot the WD40 freely into the two mechanisms on the side of the door. Heavily spray the handles inside and out and then clean everything up.

Once I was done, I took Pledge and cleaned the door, door frame and seals. This servicing kept my door working smoothly for years and reduced squeaks and noise.

Lastly, check the catch mechanism that holds the screen door to the main door. If not adjusted properly, it will cause the screen door not to release and hang up on the door frame. It causes the door to stick once it starts to open. If you look closely at the mechanism and how it functions, you'll see how it can hang up if not adjusted. It has two screws that hold the catch down and allow adjustment.

Some may disagree with my method above, but my door open and closed freely for 10 years. Give it a try, it won't hurt anything.

Call Monaco and ask for a document that explains how to adjust the latches. There is an upper and lower latch and must be adjusted in unison.

Moisheh

HHHMM! Make model picture!! Give us a hint is it a screen door or a storm door. Just saying. Most Mfgs have the answer or try Youtube.com