Swing-arm entry door hinge

[backagain]

I'm considering installing one of these before I get damage from a strong wind. If you have one, can you tell me how thick the assembly is? I only have 3/8" of room between the top of my door and the door frame on my Country Coach. The one in the link is made for Monaco. Thank you

https://shop.findmyrvparts.com/swing-arm-assembly-08409451-entry-door-hinge-p/190098.htm

[Spdracr39]

I replaced mine on the Beaver with this from the same vendor. I have roughly the same gap and it works fine. The thickness at the center hinge point is slightly over 1/4" because of the stop everywhere else the total thickness is 1/4 "

[CaptV1VR]

Originally Posted by backagain

I'm considering installing one of these before I get damage from a strong wind. If you have one, can you tell me how thick the assembly is? I only have 3/8" of room between the top of my door and the door frame on my Country Coach. The one in the link is made for Monaco. Thank you



https://shop.findmyrvparts.com/swing-arm-assembly-08409451-entry-door-hinge-p/190098.htm

You may want to look at installing a gas strut on the door.
You can do a search for more instructions on this. It will help with opening up on a windy day.
I did happen to leave my scissor assembly on as a back up.
Works well!

[Rusty Kramer]

Originally Posted by CaptV1VR

You may want to look at installing a gas strut on the door.
You can do a search for more instructions on this. It will help with opening up on a windy day.
I did happen to leave my scissor assembly on as a back up.
Works well!

As stated if you install a gas strut I would also leave the scissors assembly on as an opening stopper/limiter. I took my worn out scissors off and put on a gas strut. I tried 3 different struts trying to find a "soft opening" strut. After bending the brackets and ripping out the bracket screws because the strut slammed the door open so hard, I went back to a new scissors assembly. I have not put a strut back on and not sure I will. I think I will just repair and "tighten" up the scissors as others have done. Many owners have great success with the strut. Not me.

[CadillLinc]

Hello. Randall Bergen, 249 Cherry Blossom Trail, Dandridge, TN. 37725 - repairs scissor arms - $40. This was a few years ago, so I'd call or email him to check if he is still repairing them. 865-323-1277 rjb4jcpa@gmail.com



Gene M
2004 Monaco Knight

[Ivylog]

$40 or just bend down the portion that sticks out past the pivot...increasing the force of the dimple into the recess. In 14 years I had to bend mine on my Dynasty 2 times...takes minute with a large crescent wrench. My “new” rig needed it adjusted so only 18 months on the fix.

[rmacdon61]

I switched over to the hydraulic piston and love it. Way less then the $170.00 scissor arm and no more door slamming open or closed. Door opens nice and slow and closes with light pressure so people don't just push and slam it.

[rpasetto]

It's not hard to replace the rivet which is used as a pivot. I bought a new one a few years back. Now just re-rivet that pivot when it get's wobbly and do a swapover. It's time to do it again soon.

[bjbear]

Originally Posted by Rusty Kramer

As stated if you install a gas strut I would also leave the scissors assembly on as an opening stopper/limiter. I took my worn out scissors off and put on a gas strut. I tried 3 different struts trying to find a "soft opening" strut. After bending the brackets and ripping out the bracket screws because the strut slammed the door open so hard, I went back to a new scissors assembly. I have not put a strut back on and not sure I will. I think I will just repair and "tighten" up the scissors as others have done. Many owners have great success with the strut. Not me.

The gas strut that most people use is a 20" 15lb strut. That is what I used and it works really well. Here is a write-up on how to install: http://www.visualsc.com/Monaco_door_...ut_upgrade.pdf

I really like the way it opens. So far, have not run into winds that force it closed. I had tried bending my old scissor unit, but it was so worn that it dragged on my screen door every time I opened it.

[MSHappyCampers]

This is what I did to replace the old scissors arm! Love it!

http://www.irv2.com/forums/f258/gas-...ed-241214.html

[bjbear]

Originally Posted by MSHappyCampers

This is what I did to replace the old scissors arm! Love it!

http://www.irv2.com/forums/f258/gas-...ed-241214.html

I like the way you did your mount on the door frame. Makes a nice clean install.

[RobRoy]

Originally Posted by Ivylog

$40 or just bend down the portion that sticks out past the pivot...increasing the force of the dimple into the recess. In 14 years I had to bend mine on my Dynasty 2 times...takes minute with a large crescent wrench. My “new” rig needed it adjusted so only 18 months on the fix.

X2 @ 5 years ago tweaked mine and still no problem to this day works as advertised.

[CountryB]

Originally Posted by rpasetto

It's not hard to replace the rivet which is used as a pivot. I bought a new one a few years back. Now just re-rivet that pivot when it get's wobbly and do a swapover. It's time to do it again soon.

What type and size rivet does it take - and where do you get it?

[rpasetto]

Originally Posted by CountryB

What type and size rivet does it take - and where do you get it?

Actually I just cut a slug from a mild steel bolt. There are made to order rivets available, somewhere I am sure.