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Old 08-21-2022, 05:08 PM   #1
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Default Trouble opening and closing my new 2922KB

Hey everyone. New owner here.

We purchased the 2922KB to be as simple to open and close as what the videos show, we have found that it take quite a bit of effort. Simply waking up to the unit an disengaging the lever is almost impossible with using foot bar and bouncing the unit while another person forces it open. The lever is real tight on one side against the bracket/bar but the other side has way more space. I would like to review the order of opening/closing. Does someone have this listed? my dealer is 3-1/2 hours away so it is not an option. We are hoping the frame isn't out of whack. I have pictures
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Old 08-21-2022, 07:16 PM   #2
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Foot bar?

Open the front corner latches. Disengage the two torsion locks on the front roof shell. Grab the bottom edge of the front wall, and back up while lifting at a 45° angle. Engage the lock bars. Repeat for the rear roof shell.

It shouldn’t be terribly difficult. I can open each shell of my 3326 with one hand.
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Old 08-21-2022, 08:19 PM   #3
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My torsion locks are very snug, but I can open them. So, if I understand correctly. Someone has to stand and put extra downward pressure on both or one shell, by using the foot step to enable you to release the torsion latch? If so thats a bit extreme. There is a way to adjust the latches, but I have not done or needed to do that. I'll let others with experience speak up.
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Hey everyone. New owner here.

I would like to review the order of opening/closing. Does someone have this listed?
The steps for opening and closing are here:https://www.trailmanorowners.com/for...ad.php?t=13839
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Old 08-22-2022, 08:47 AM   #5
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Hey everyone. New owner here.



We purchased the 2922KB to be as simple to open and close as what the videos show, we have found that it take quite a bit of effort. Simply waking up to the unit an disengaging the lever is almost impossible with using foot bar and bouncing the unit while another person forces it open. The lever is real tight on one side against the bracket/bar but the other side has way more space. I would like to review the order of opening/closing. Does someone have this listed? my dealer is 3-1/2 hours away so it is not an option. We are hoping the frame isn't out of whack. I have pictures
Hi Gerrish,
When we purchased our new 2922KB in August 2020 (a 2021 year model), the torsion bar settings were so tight that we had to use a 2x4 board as a lever through the foot hold area to shut the TrailManor.

I simply could not apply enough downward weight for the latch to catch consistently...and my wife never could.

The torsion bars were set that way (in my opinion) to make it as easy as possible for the TrailManor to open (as most people can't lift near as much weight as they can push down).

We used a length of 2x4 about 3 feet long for probably a year to help get enough leverage to easily close our TrailManor shells. Later, when needing to access the TrailManor's spare tire (underneath), I found it extremely helpful to have a long board to use for leverage with that- as well.

The torsion bars will wear with time and use. You will have to decide if you want to return to your dealer and have them loosen them (an easy, but very specific process) or if you'd like tackle that task yourself or if you want to use a lever to assist in closing until the torsion bars wear on their own.

I'm sure that the process to adjust the torsion bars are here on the Owners Forum (but I don't know off the top of my head the exact post).



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Old 08-22-2022, 08:51 AM   #6
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All of the parts involved in opening have some adjustment mechanism. The locking latches can be loosened or tightened to make that step easier.

The torsion bars can be adjusted to make opening easier, but understand that making opening easier will make closing a bit more difficult. Both adjustments are simple but the torsion bar system takes some time to get to understand. The torsion bar adjustments are on the opposite side from the lift arms so you have to climb around underneath to understand which bolt adjusts which lift arm.

There is a ton of information on this site on torsion bars, adjusting them and identifying them
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Old 08-22-2022, 03:29 PM   #7
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As stated, the locking latches (aka center latches) are easily adjusted. There are two bolts holding each one in place. Loosen the bolts, raise the latch, tighten the bolt.

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Old 08-24-2022, 10:09 AM   #8
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I adjusted the torsion bars on my TM several years ago. It was fairly easy and straight forward. Here is the thread.

https://www.trailmanorowners.com/for...bar+adjustment
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Old 08-26-2022, 12:36 PM   #9
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Those latches have been hard to open on every TM that I've ever owned. We also carry a short piece of 2x4 and simply give the latch handle a wack to release it. i also put a thin coat of grease on the friction surface of all 4 latches every once-in-awhile.

I realize that the latches can be adjusted but I'm not real anxious to do that. As we are bouncing our way down the highway, there must be a fair bit of tension on all of the latches to avoid one or more popping open when you don't want it to. Although, even if the latch does pop open, it's not a big deal. It's not like the roof is going to fly open while going down the freeway.
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Old 08-26-2022, 05:52 PM   #10
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Wavery- Really? That’s kinda interesting. The latches open pretty easy on all 3 of my TMs.
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