Does anyone know how to remove basement door?

[rxvrob]

I damaged the basement door on the propane compartment. I was able to find a replacement door but i can't figure out how to remove old door. Anyone out there have any experience replacing basement doors? My rexhall is a 96 32' widebody Aerbus

[Skip426]

Without seeing the hinge set up , I'm just guessing , but my Newmar uses a double " C " hinge along the top of the doors ; one C shape on the door and another on the body . To remove the door I disconnect the gas support struts and raise the door to the vertical position along side the body and the two hinge sections release from each other and the door drops away from the body.
Hope yours is the same and this info is some help.

[Hangfive]

Cut the exterior hinge thru at each end of the door, it a hacksaw blade, support the door, remove screws attaching it to body frame and.it comes off.

[Hangfive]

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[Hangfive]

Where might I ask did you find the door?

[rxvrob]

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[MartinP]

Originally Posted by Hangfive

Cut the exterior hinge thru at each end of the door, it a hacksaw blade, support the door, remove screws attaching it to body frame and.it comes off.

The other way to do it that I was told by Rexhall is to remove the stop at the aft end of the hinge rail and slide the complete door assembly off.

[John Boy]

Sounds like the best idea to me!

[Hangfive]

The door I damaged was the 72 inch long one ahead of the propane tank. There are no stops on mine other then taking off the rear drivers wheel skirt and taking all three doors forward of that at the same time. Cutting the hinge thru was the best option. Once summer gets here I have to loosen the hinge and put sealant in between it and body and in my cuts and all will be good as?