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Sat Jan 08, 2022 6:23 pm

Not sure why but it's very hard to completely shut it close today. It takes an unusual amount of force otherwise it just bounced right back. Any ideas? Thanks

Sun Jan 09, 2022 6:27 am

I would check your rollers. If one of your rollers broke, flat spotted or bound it can cause that. When it’s closed does all the body lines seem good?

Sun Jan 09, 2022 6:08 pm

BatesEV wrote: I would check your rollers. If one of your rollers broke, flat spotted or bound it can cause that. When it’s closed does all the body lines seem good?

Thanks BatesEV, the rollers are fine and so are body lines. It's the latch! Few neatly sprays of WD40 fixed right up!

Tue Jan 11, 2022 9:25 pm

I have issues with the slider door when its really cold out. No problem when its 40 or above but I've done a little bit of winter camping and its next to impossible to shut the door when its below freezing from the inside. From the outside it is hard but possible with a push in on the back. Lubing the latch did not work. Any ideas?

Wed Jan 12, 2022 8:28 am

Blaque Jacques wrote: I have issues with the slider door when its really cold out. No problem when its 40 or above but I've done a little bit of winter camping and its next to impossible to shut the door when its below freezing from the inside. From the outside it is hard but possible with a push in on the back. Lubing the latch did not work. Any ideas?

It might or might not help, but it can't hurt to try lubing the seals with silicone lubricant. It comes in a spray can. The best way to apply is to spray it on a paper towel and wipe it on. Even if it doesn't fix your problem, it prolongs the life of the seals and keeps them from freezing shut.

Wed Jan 12, 2022 10:52 am

Blaque Jacques wrote: I have issues with the slider door when its really cold out. No problem when its 40 or above but I've done a little bit of winter camping and its next to impossible to shut the door when its below freezing from the inside. From the outside it is hard but possible with a push in on the back. Lubing the latch did not work. Any ideas?

This sounds like old, crusty lubricant in the door latch mechanism or corrosion. I suggest removing the latch from the back of the door, thoroughly cleaning the mechanism with a solvent to remove the dried lubricant and inspecting. If no corrosion is present, re-lube with a white lithium grease or similar and reinstall.