The door stop appears to be in the wrong place on the door. When we took delivery, the part holding the door was broken. The dealer sent me a new one, but that appears not to work either. I would think the door opener mechanism (the part that holds the door open) should be placed about 24 inches from the hinge and not within one inch. Anyone else have this problem?
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That certainly is not the proper place to have that. I would leave the old on there and attach the new one out further on the door where it should be. Leaving the old one in place will cover the holes.
Add some silicone to the screws to seal the holes.
BrianBrian & Michelle
2018 Reflection 29RS
2022 Chevy 3500HD
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- Can you please share these photos with the factory? The door stop can not physically function when it's mounted like this.
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JimJim and Ginnie
2024 Solitude 310GK - 2020 F350 Dually
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So our 2021 22MLE has the same door stop, sort of. They did send you the wrong part. The one they use is a 90 degree door latch. It is mounted near the hinge and keeps the door open at 90 degrees. I did add a second one toward the end of the door so we can keep the door open all the way also.
Hope this helps,
Brian
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2021 Imagine XLS 22MLE
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Dcn. Tom - i know it doesn't solve your issue and you're working on it, but I did share your photos with the factory this morning and they will make changes on future builds.
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TucsonJim
Hi Jim,
If I read this thread correctly, the trailer quite likely had the correct 90 degree latch from the factory. It was broken and the replacement part provided by the dealer was the incorrect straight link. BTW, these plastic door holders are “fragile” at best. Metal replacements are available that are much stronger and spring loaded to stay latched or folded back. A caution on the metal ones . . . they come in plated steel or stainless steel. The stainless will be 3 times the cost, but will never rust.
RobCate & Rob
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2015 Reflection 303RLS
2022 F350 Diesel CC SB SRW Lariat
Bayham, Ontario, Canada
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I personally like our magnetic door catch combined with the friction hinge on our trailer. Especially with the younger campers who wouldn't think to unlatch the door when closing it. Not sure if the 22mle can support those, but maybe something to look at.2019 Imagine 2400BH
2019 F150 XLT Super Crew, EcoBoost, 6.5' box, Max tow package with 3.55 ratio
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When I went to pick up our 22MLE last Fall, it was slightly above freezing temps. When I went to unhook the stop from the door so I could close the door, the plastic catch just broke off in my hand. The dealer didn't have any 90 degree replacements and I still haven't order a new one. Right now I am relying solely on the friction hinge. I would like to install a new one but further out away from the door hinge, but I am afraid to put new holes in the laminated side wall
Bill M.
2021 Imagine XLS 22MLE
2021 F-150 3.5L EcoBoost
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Originally posted by Dcn. Tom View PostThanks for the feedback. I will contact the dealer again and ask for the correct 90 degree opener. And I like the idea of leaving the old one on and putting the newer one out further (more than a 90 degree opening.)
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After 3 tries the dealer finally sent me the correct "90 degree" part. I plan to install it today or tomorrow. The biggest drawback is that it only keeps the door open 90 degrees and not fully back against the trailer's side (like all our other RVs we have owned). I am tempted to put an additional door stop on the leading edge of the door so that it will open up all the way. I am hoping that will not void any warrantees.
Thanks for your follow up. Tom
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Originally posted by Dcn. Tom View PostI am hoping that will not void any warrantees.
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