Lost a part...what to do?

I lost one on I-10 in Phoenix last year. Called around and then made a pattern of the hole with a piece of cardboard and took it to the guys that seemed to know what they were talking about on the phone. They had 2 or 3 different ones and one was mine. Had to buy the frame too, but it's hanging on my wall at home. Put a zip tie or a small machine bolt and nut through the locking tab when you get a new one. Of course the door had to be painted, but I did that.

Check with these people Colaw

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Google your water heater model for 'access door'
Suburban SW6P, SW6D, SW6DE etc
Atwood G6a-2E, GC6a-3E, G6A-7P etc.

Check RV Salvage Yards.......LINK

try the salvage yards if you go to a RV store they want an arm and a leg and two six packs for one. if you do go to a rv dealer and have you water heater make and model number, 6 gal or 10 gal. suburban models are any where from $25 to $50. atwood are $18 to $30

Most w/h doors were used in models for years. Go to your nearest RV parts supplier with your w/h make and model and they will probably have one on the shelf. (don't ask me how I know)

Doug

I got one at my local RV dealer.

I would first check with a local dealer and see what they can do for you. Many trailer parts are interchangeable between brands, depending on the item. A good dealer with a good parts department can do wonders. If they absolutely have no leads, then start checking RV salvage yards. A simple internet search (RV Salvage - Your State), and you'll probably find something.

If both of those fail, then you do have the 3rd option as pigman1 suggested, attempt to have one custom made. (myself??? if it were me, this is the order of events I would take.)

I'll bet you have a Suburban SW6 with a flush mount door- not sure about the color though :) These "disappear" all the time, being separate from the frame, and only held on by the plastic cam latch.




You do have to buy the door and frame, but they are readily available. I doubt you will find one used, though it is possible.

I don't really consider 2006 to be older though.

Thanks for all the suggestions, everybody! I realize that many people search and read old threads for ideas (as well as to avoid asking a question for the hundredth time) so I'll add something. It also occurred to me that maybe I should contact the "reborn" Chinook company in Las Vegas. After all they probably acquired moulds, tools and dyes, etc. In theory...yes, I'm highly doubtful that they'll have one on the shelf or whatever, but in the future it could pay off. Thing is, the vehicle is 10 years old and on our watch we've already put 5000 miles on it in 2 months, just taking trips on weekends and Thanksgiving. Thanks again for the help!