Entry door hinge

[bill_ritchie]

During a recent windy day, the wind caught our entry door and swung it open really hard. I believe it might have bent one of the top hinges as the door, while it still shuts, does not close as tightly at the top. There is a slight gap and it rattle when driving.

Is it possible to simply replace the hinge? I've tried to attach an image to help as I realize this might be a tough question to answer without seeing the hinge.

Thanks.
Bill

[ron_dittmer]

This does not fix your door but rather prevents the wind from doing damage again. It works for us.

Taken From The Phoenix Cruiser Forum HERE.

4) Entry Door Limiter
This limits the swing of the entry door. On a strong windy day, the door can easily get ripped out of your hand, swing 180 degrees around, and crash into the side of the RV. When my awning poles are attached to the side of the RV, this prevents the door from hitting an awning pole. The limiter is engaged and disengaged in seconds with the door open or closed, is not visible when not needed, and is self storing. It also never gets in the way when entering or exiting the RV. The rope does stretch a little, so it offers a very nice "soft stop" feel. Flange weld nuts are perfect to hook the rope on.
Cost Of Project $5



Flanged Weld Nuts work great for hooking the rope on and off from.

[ScottG]

If you do this yourself, be very careful. It's very easy to have the door and qtr. panel edges contact each other and chip paint. BTDT!
I suggest wrapping both edges with several layers of masking tape.

[donn0128]

Are the hinges bolted to the door with three screws? If yes, then unbolt the offending hinge and carefully bend it back in place. Had to do this whenmI took my door off for some work. A couple of 10 inch crescent wrenchs did the trick in less than 5 minutes work.