Fixing a bent door - Event Date: 21 Aug 2016

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   Thanks everyone! I'll see what I can do about each of these things.

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Poddyhottie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 Aug 2016 Location: SLC, Utah Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Calendar Event: Fixing a bent door Posted: 30 Aug 2016 at 2:26pm
	Thanks everyone! I'll see what I can do about each of these things.
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furpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128	Posted: 22 Aug 2016 at 8:48am
	Having straitened a 'stream door, I doubt much can be done with the pod's door construction, but remove it, wedge it some where and attempt to bend it back. A new door can be ordered from FR parts dept. I have no clue about $$$, but a door isn't that hard to change out. The bolts holding the stabs on are a bit random, and in fact many pods are welded, not bolted. Pull a bolt and take it with you. It will be a 3/16th or 1/4 self tapping I am sure. Under your shower is a grate you can remove, behind that is the plumbing for the shower drain, check that it is all secure and tight. Check the plumbing going into/out of the faucet also. ANY time water is anywhere in the pod besides where it is supposed to, the answer is find and correct the plumbing leak. Anytime it's getting in from the outside, the answer is to find the leak and caulk.

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4517	Posted: 22 Aug 2016 at 6:47am
	Ditto.
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Podster Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108	Posted: 21 Aug 2016 at 10:51pm
	Wow, you got a lot going on there. 1. If the door frame is otherwise sound, I would be shopping for a new door. 2. Not sure what fastener on the stabilizer you are referring to, but maybe you can pull the same one from one of the others and use it to match it up? 3. You need to find out exactly where the water is coming from and fix it at the source.
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Poddyhottie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 Aug 2016 Location: SLC, Utah Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Posted: 21 Aug 2016 at 8:09pm
	I'm a complete newbie to the RV world and I could really use some wise guidance from you more experienced fellow campers. I recently bought a used 2010 174. I love it but it has a few issues that I need to correct, especially before the weather turns cold and wet. The first is the door - the previous owner damaged it (looks like he may have gotten too close to the edge of a carport) so it doesn't latch. The door is pushed in and it's very tight at the top but mid way down the door where the door knob is, the door is pushed out too far to actually latch (and hence, lock). The only way to keep the door closed is to fold over the handrail onto it - my temporary and insecure solution. I've called a lot of places but all the shops are booked weeks out. Is there anything I can do myself to possibly fix it so it at least latches? The second issue is - the rear stabilizer is loose. The pod came with scissor stabilizers - the issue is that the one side is completely loose because the screw / bolt is missing. Do you know what size and length of screw / bolt I should buy to reconnect it? The third issue is - I took my first shower in the pod and discovered that water was pouring out of it outside by the step. Do you know if I can simply caulk the corners to resolve this? If so, what do you suggest I use? Thank you so much for your helpful ideas and suggestions.