Rubber Hinge

[pattypape]

Scott,

Thanks for the tip on the smaller screws.

Bill 88 FC

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott"
wrote:
> Bill, I just did a couple of mine. Order the hinge from BB not
very
> expensive. You may need help those doors are very heavy especially
the
> double ones!! I took the chrome strip loose from both sides (the
door
> and the coach) cleaned the channel really well and used silicone
spray
> to allow the new rubber hinge to slide in. There is a small screw
that
> pierces the rubber to hold it in place gotta remove it and replace
> it..not too hard..For me the hard part was trying to replace the
chrome
> strip since it is threaded as well!!(you might get the screw tight
> against the chrome but not against the body of the coach!) This
has to
> be done with some care because the chrome strip must be very tight
> against the coach or door won't align when closing. Also there was
some
> sealer (mastic??) that needs to be replaced in order to insure a
good
> seal along the chrom to body seam..Very IMPT..get help holding the
> doors they are heavy and you don't want to drop one. (body work is
> expensive) Good luck not too hard of a repair..did mine in a
> campground! and it was one repair that did NOT lead to another!!
lol
> Scott
> 86FC35 "RUBY"
> Murrells Inlet SC "right next to heaven"
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "pattypape"

> wrote:
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > Going to replace a few bay door hinges.
> > Seems like the gas shocks were too strong and ripped the rubber,
> > Rain water gets into the bay.
> > Any tips on how to remove and insert the new rubber??
> > Don't want to drive around without bay doors.
> >
> > Bill 88 FC