Problems with door after new steps installed
We just took our new Open Range 26bh on its maiden shake down short trip. We found a few problems which need addressed. The main problem we have is the dealer installed a Lippert fold away steps. When...
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Sounds like either installation or operation problem.
There is a flange that goes under the door when closed. If not properly adjusted, they door will rub against it.
Easy check is to retract the leg extensions all the way (don't try standing on it), then close the door. If that fixes it, you just had the legs extended too far and it was binding on the bottom of the door. Adjust the legs so they are supporting the steps but not lifting them and you should be good.
If that doesn't fix it, the dealer may have installed them incorrectly causing the binding. If so, the dealer should fix it.
PS: Do you have the friction hinges? We got those with our current camper and I have mixed feelings. Yeah, the wind doesn't catch and slam the door but it takes quite a bit of force to open and close the door. Could you be seeing some effect related to this?
There is a flange that goes under the door when closed. If not properly adjusted, they door will rub against it.
Easy check is to retract the leg extensions all the way (don't try standing on it), then close the door. If that fixes it, you just had the legs extended too far and it was binding on the bottom of the door. Adjust the legs so they are supporting the steps but not lifting them and you should be good.
If that doesn't fix it, the dealer may have installed them incorrectly causing the binding. If so, the dealer should fix it.
PS: Do you have the friction hinges? We got those with our current camper and I have mixed feelings. Yeah, the wind doesn't catch and slam the door but it takes quite a bit of force to open and close the door. Could you be seeing some effect related to this?
