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fayjim2 · 10-10-2021, 12:37 PM

The Door has never closed correctly/easily since bought new. Most of the time its like the hood of a car one the first latch. If you are outside and really slam a follow thru it will close tightly/ When inside its nearly impossible to close completely. The bolt and large washer in the jamb has been moved to try and remedy. If its a hot day and sun is on the door it sticks and really irritates the wife. If you have a idea or know of parts that I need please respond. Thanks Jim

kenwyatt · 10-10-2021, 01:11 PM

Have a 06 Beaver that I believe has the same door as yours. I found a really good write up on the door and adjustments. Not as simple as you would think. Send me a email or pm me and I will try to find a copy of the document. It helped me a lot.

vseasport · 10-10-2021, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kenwyatt

Have a 06 Beaver that I believe has the same door as yours. I found a really good write up on the door and adjustments. Not as simple as you would think. Send me a email or pm me and I will try to find a copy of the document. It helped me a lot.

My door has similar issues. Do you mind posting the document or emailing me a copy?

Thanks.

kenwyatt · 10-10-2021, 01:48 PM

Will try to post but not sure how. Pm me or provide a email and I would be happy to share. I got it off this site some time ago.

153stars · 10-10-2021, 01:49 PM

Not uncommon to get locked in or out due to rod adjustments. Google or search here for Monaco door rod adjustment. You'll find posts and vids on Utube.

l1v3fr33ord1 · 10-10-2021, 04:05 PM

I dunno, fellas... I have that adjustment document, and it doesn't apply to the door they installed on my bottom-of-the-line HR Admiral, which is the "twin" of the Monaco Monarch. In fact, I have found very little to adjust.

Jim ("fayjim2")-

If you could post a few pictures of the lock and door:

- outside view of the lock
- inside view of the lock
- jamb (edge-on) view of the lock
- view of the pin on the door jamb

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Busbreath · 10-10-2021, 04:35 PM

I have a monarch and get worsening latching issues after rough roads. Apparently the door beats itself down and becomes misaligned. California roads are the gift that keeps on giving. I find I can improve latching by getting a large screwdriver and slightly bending the door up. It is actually the aluminum hinges that are bending and a small upward tweak will align them better.
For the record, I have never been able to get to the second latch. I think the lockset was poorly designed with minimal adjustment possible. If you add any sort of weatherstrip at the screen door to shut it up it gets worse. I settled for a good latch on first click and ALWAYS use the deadbolt.
Hope this helps some...
Doug

veraken · 10-11-2021, 05:19 AM

This may be the document your looking for

CountryB · 10-11-2021, 09:42 AM

Also, note that the two lock pins need to be loose.
They need to be able to move up/down so the door can flex with chassis movements going down the road.

EDIT - I see Ken already provided the door adjustment document.

vseasport · 10-11-2021, 05:23 PM

Door has been driving me nuts for two seasons. Studied the PDF and went out to check my Tiffin. They us a different but similar mechanism. No bushing and only a single latch that comes up from the bottom. The PDF did put me on the trail though. I have been adjusting the jamb post, hinges and anything else that would move a little. The secret is in the linkage. Adjusted the inside and outside latch linkage and it is like a new door.