I have a new-to-me 2022 Solitude 390RK, for the most part we are very happy with it though we're still learning about various options that were added. The current issue I have is I noticed something odd about the shower doors. The first thing I saw was a label upside down at the top right of the 3 door. Then I realized this morning that the layering and seals in between the glass were exactly opposite from what they are supposed to be. How the heck do you install something backwards like this and more importantly, how do I fix this?
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I'm not so sure that the door is installed upside down or backwards, even with the sticker being upside down. The overlap, handles, and post for the latch to hook onto looks like what I remember ours looked like. Perhaps it is just the sticker that is upside down? If there are no major leaks or problems with the door movement, I wouldn't worry about it too much.
By the way, I said the door "looks like what I remember" because like many others, we removed the door and frame and replaced it with a shower curtain. The shower stays much drier and cleaner now.John
2018 Momentum 395M
2018 Ram 3500 Dually
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Good morning Ratchethead58 - I have a 2024 Solitude and mine is mounted exactly the same way. In my opinion, it's correct. The door should be slid to the right for opening so the hook can catch the latch during travel. The seals keep water from the showerhead from spraying between the doors.
The label is confusing since it's upside down. But I think if you look at the bottom of the glass panels, you'll see the etched "tempered glass" information is correctly oriented.
The way mine is manufactured, I believe it would be impossible to mount it in a different configuration.
JimJim and Ginnie
2024 Solitude 310GK - 2020 F350 Dually
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Originally posted by TucsonJim View PostGood morning Ratchethead58 - I have a 2024 Solitude and mine is mounted exactly the same way. In my opinion, it's correct. The door should be slid to the right for opening so the hook can catch the latch during travel. The seals keep water from the showerhead from spraying between the doors.
The label is confusing since it's upside down. But I think if you look at the bottom of the glass panels, you'll see the etched "tempered glass" information is correctly oriented.
The way mine is manufactured, I believe it would be impossible to mount it in a different configuration.
Jim2021 Ram 3500 dually
2022Grand Design Solitude 390RK
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Ratchethead58 - If you do change the mounting, please share how you did it. This might be a project other may wish to take on.
JimJim and Ginnie
2024 Solitude 310GK - 2020 F350 Dually
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Originally posted by ThePowells View PostIf the doors "gather" for travel behind the toilet, it is the correct installation, If not, let us know.
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2022Grand Design Solitude 390RK
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Originally posted by TucsonJim View Post2021 Ram 3500 dually
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The thought that Grand Design might install all of these doors “upside down” to fit their layouts, is not out of the question . . . (just say’n )
RobCate & Rob
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2022 F350 Diesel CC SB SRW Lariat
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Ratchethead58 I'll look at the seal installation on mine when I get home (there). All my water ends up in the channel.Jerry and Kelly Powell, with Halo, Nash, Reid, Cleo, Rosie, and the two newest additions Shaggy and Bella..
Nash County, NC
2020 Solitude 390RK-R
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Originally posted by Ratchethead58 View Post
I agree that is way mine is configured as well, however I maintain my original premise. I recently had new bathroom installed in my house it also had overlapping doors with deflector seals in between the panes. I questioned the installer as to why the opening would be on one side or the other. He stated, and it made sense, one way the shower spray could be deflected between the panes and end up getting the floor wet while if overlapped the opposite direction, the shower water would be deflected past the opening and stay inside the shower.Raymond and Dee Dee
2024 Reflection 296 RDTS
2023 Chevrolet 2500HD
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