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Old 01-29-2006, 06:54 AM   #1
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Default Entry Door Issue

We have a 2619 and on bumpy roads our door often swings open. Fortunately the hinge is forward so it isn't a "suicide door" but when I find a stop sign I see it swinging open in my mirror I tried extending the latch with a piece of tubing, which worked for one or two trips, but on arrival home last trip I found it open again. Anyone had this problem and found a good fix?
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Old 01-29-2006, 09:22 AM   #2
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Check out this thread

http://www.trailmanorowners.com/foru...ead.php?t=1925

My 2002 TM started doing this just before we traded it in. This is NOT a good situation, since the door swings open when you slow down. I had visions of slowing down to enter a construction zone, and having the door swing open just in time to catch a signpost - or, God forbid, a construction worker in the head.

The problem seems to happen because the foam weatherstrip that lines the door opening gets permanently compressed. I replaced the foam, but probably with something too soft, since the problem didn't fully go away.

I don't like the idea of duct tape or drilling holes for outboard latches. And tightening the latch screw didn't do anything for it. There was at least one good idea in the thread I mentioned. I think it involved replacing the latch turnbutton with a larger one, like the one inside that holds the door halves together. But whatever you do, you need to do it pronto.

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Old 01-29-2006, 10:53 AM   #3
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Has anyone put a dead bolt on the top door like the bottom one ? Any pictures? Thanks The Rip
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Old 01-29-2006, 12:27 PM   #4
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We (like others) put a slide bolt latch on the inside of the upper door to keep it closed tighter during cool weather. We also reach under and engage it when we close down for the reason (problem) described above. Removing the outside latch and using the inside latch only will also prevent the situation someone described here of the wind (or a kid) engaging the outside lock while they were inside.
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Old 01-29-2006, 03:22 PM   #5
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Here's what I did to remedy the situation - works great! Make sure you only rotate the latch clock-wise or the screw loosens. http://www.trailmanorowners.com/foru...9058#post19058
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Old 01-30-2006, 02:20 PM   #6
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I HAVE a 2005 tm 3023 ,pulled by 2005 chevy crew cab 5.3 v8 avg. 17.2-17.3 mpg. while pulling. i had the same problem, called ed at tm and ordered two nylon turn knobs,replaced the 1st one with silicone in the hole and a larger screw. put 2nd one above it equal distance between top of door with silicone and larger screw.works great !
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Old 01-30-2006, 06:09 PM   #7
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From the first trip home I have struggled with the door coming open in flight. We had read of this before our purchase and really didn't realize what folks were trying to get across. The lock on the TM seems like it should work. I suppose the positive slant of being a lite weight finds its way to the wrong side of the road once. The door needs a secure lock for road use. I have purchase a locking latch that looks alot like the four corner latches. I'm going to instale it before the next trip. How do folks put pictures on these threads? I'll figure it out on my own soon and show it off to yall.. I figure the factory guys and gals have it this way so us want-to-be mechanics have a project to keep us busy after work. Its neat to work out problems.
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Old 01-30-2006, 07:07 PM   #8
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We took delivery of our 2005 2720 last March. If my latch was any tighter I would not be able to turn it. Someone with arthritis would not like mine at all.

I wonder what the difference is?
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Old 01-31-2006, 03:03 PM   #9
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I think I'll go with the larger "turn handle".

My guess is that this problem is bad on the 2619 because there is only a tiny strip of the top shell aft of the door, hence adding extra flexibility.

'Preciate all the help!
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Old 03-06-2006, 09:16 AM   #10
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Has anyone put a dead bolt on the top door like the bottom one ? Any pictures? Thanks The Rip
I just purchased a 2001SL so am new to the TM. This weekend I installed a deadbolt lock in the upper door. Adds security and prevents the door from opening while driving. As soon as I can find a silver single sided deadbolt I am going to install that to hold the doors together. Can't believe the plastic thing they use to latch the two doors together.
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