Door closes but hits frame on knob side and is a very snug fit. My working assumption here is that shifting of all the materials over the course of thirty years has created this to be just ever so slightly out of alignment.. as I know its a close firm fit by design, just now is difficult to use.
My thoughts to cure this is to router the hinge into the door frame a little deeper to open up the gap on the knob side and reduce the gap on the hinge side..... pictures attached. Has anybody already tried This? Has anybody run into it? Is this a bad idea? Are there other suggestions? Thanks for all your thoughts in advance.
Ron Davis
1994 Newell #365 (New Owner July 2025)
1996 Beaver Patriot (frame damaged)
1994 Tioga Class C (previous caretaker)
My teen son and I travel the U.S. fulltime for the last 5 years.
Summer in the Midwest, Winter in the South.
Intentionally Independent and helping others do the same.
Door alignment is interesting. When I help with a door installation the alignment adjustment is always different than what I think. You may find the solution here, I would ask a door installer.
I am surprised they are still using that hinge on the newer coaches.
Thank you, Jim for posting that pdf. I find that very interesting.
I would check all screws for tightness. If that is not enough remove hinges one at a time and check for straightness of the mount plate and straighten as needed.
1993 Newell (316) 45' 8V92,towing an Imperial open trailer or RnR custom built enclosed trailer. FMCA#232958 '67 Airstream Overlander 27' '67GTO,'76TransAm,'52Chevy panel, 2000 Corvette "Lingenfelter"modified, '23 Grand Cherokee.
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In the catalog it states there is never a need for adjustment. I would call and ask about a warranty! It's interesting to see the variety of products SOSS makes.
Jim
2014 Newell Coach 1482 Mid Entry 45'8" Valid Slides and Valid Levelling
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