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TraceJohnson · 11-26-2020, 12:02 AM

Lately we have notice out door release has gotten pretty tough to open, I'm a little reluctant to try to disassemble door and wondered if others have had similar problem and how they resolved.
Trace

Wrascal · 11-26-2020, 12:28 AM

Just a WAG on my part but I'd suspect the physical mechanism is likely fouled with foreign objects (dust, dog hair, detergent).

Before disassembly ... if you agree that may be the case ... then try flushing it out with lubes and/or solvents. Do be prepared to catch the "drippings".

Failing that I'd wait until the problem was so severe that it wouldn't matter if my disassembly went awry.

veraken · 11-27-2020, 06:32 AM

Here's a Service Training Manual that might help you.

YC1 · 11-27-2020, 07:40 AM

Thanks for the manual. Perfect timing. My wife says ours is doing something funny so I need to take a look and this should help. I will save a copy for sure..

What a great forum filled with all kinds of talent and information.

TraceJohnson · 11-27-2020, 08:09 AM

Thanks, I'll check it out.

TraceJohnson · 11-27-2020, 08:10 AM

Thanks for manual always handy.

**Spdracr39** · 11-27-2020, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by veraken

Here's a Service Training Manual that might help you.

Thanks for posting this. I added it to our files section !

bamarider · 11-27-2020, 08:54 AM

Be very careful with the plastic handle. Ours broke and their very hard to find and expensive if you do.

rvbiker45 · 11-27-2020, 10:15 AM

I had the handle break on our W/D combo while trying to open the door. Once it broke, the latching mechanism inside of the door was somewhat difficult to force a release. Once I got the door open, I removed the door from the unit. I then disassembled the door to find out what was the issue. I seem to remember that it was a spring problem. At that point, the handle was broken. I ordered a new one from Westland in Oregon who is the service center for Splendide.

Westland Sales - Splendide Service Headquarters in Clackamas, OR

Telephone: 800-356-0766 #5 (503-656-2280)
Direct Fax: 722-9202
E-mail: @westlandsales.com
Hours: Friday, 7:00am - 4:30pm (PST)

*To help us serve you better, please have the Model & Serial Number of your machine ready when you call. The Serial Number is located on the inside door opening of your machine.

FormerBoater · 11-28-2020, 07:54 AM

Our Spendide door was getting difficult to open.

Used my favorite lubricant (Boeshield T-9) spray and it has been easy to open for the past 2 years.

We use the unit on a regular basis and find it a very nice resource to have on the coach.

veraken · 11-28-2020, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YC1

Thanks for the manual. Perfect timing. My wife says ours is doing something funny so I need to take a look and this should help. I will save a copy for sure..

What a great forum filled with all kinds of talent and information.

I see you have a later model MH. This may be the Training Service Manual you need.

YC1 · 11-28-2020, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by veraken

I see you have a later model MH. This may be the Training Service Manual you need.

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Now that is service. I really appreciate you took the time to notice and post the manual. It too is now in my files.

I read through the first one and it gave me lots of insight.

Thanks again.

Petesflhtk · 11-28-2020, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by rvbiker45

I had the handle break on our W/D combo while trying to open the door. Once it broke, the latching mechanism inside of the door was somewhat difficult to force a release. Once I got the door open, I removed the door from the unit. I then disassembled the door to find out what was the issue. I seem to remember that it was a spring problem. At that point, the handle was broken. I ordered a new one from Westland in Oregon who is the service center for Splendide.

Westland Sales - Splendide Service Headquarters in Clackamas, OR

Telephone: 800-356-0766 #5 (503-656-2280)
Direct Fax: 722-9202
E-mail: @westlandsales.com
Hours: Friday, 7:00am - 4:30pm (PST)

*To help us serve you better, please have the Model & Serial Number of your machine ready when you call. The Serial Number is located on the inside door opening of your machine.

The people at Westland are 1st class and can probably walk you thru any issues.. They sure have been helpful with me..They have years of experience,, Hates off to Darrell and the crew at Westland !!

bdpreece · 11-28-2020, 11:11 AM

The door is actually very easy to disassemble. When our latch broke I was able to repair it using J-B Weld. That was over a year ago and it is still working fine. Actually it works better now than it did new.