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Barn doors......

PostPosted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 7:52 pm
by fourbtgait
About to open up the rear barn doors to add blocking and insulation.
Any tips?
It looks like you need to remove from trailer, remove the edge trim?

As a side note, those that have rear kitchens, did you vent them hi/lo to move heat?
Or?

Re: Barn doors......

PostPosted: Mon Aug 28, 2017 7:20 am
by SalsaDog
I didn't need to remove my doors; I have an Aluma brand. I just pried the aluminum panels off the inside surface of each door. I then insulated the door and screwed 1/2" treated plywood back on. I did cut the plywood slightly oversized so it actually rests on the door sill when they are closed. That insures there is little to no weight on the hinges when their closed. It has been working for almost 30,000 miles.

Re: Barn doors......

PostPosted: Mon Aug 28, 2017 8:15 am
by onehoser
fourbtgait wrote:About to open up the rear barn doors to add blocking and insulation.
Any tips?
It looks like you need to remove from trailer, remove the edge trim?

As a side note, those that have rear kitchens, did you vent them hi/lo to move heat?
Or?


i'm planning on doing the same thing and also installing an rv latch so i will be watching this thread :)

Re: Barn doors......

PostPosted: Mon Aug 28, 2017 10:51 am
by fourbtgait
Mine appear to have a channel on all 4 sides. To take the inner ply skin off I have to unbolt the hinges and latch. Then screws through the edge metal into the ply.
I do not see an apparent seam

Re: Barn doors......

PostPosted: Sat Sep 02, 2017 2:03 pm
by SalsaDog
Have you tried contacting the manufacturer, give them the VIN number and ask for a structural drawing of the doors.