[VAC] Re: Deadbolt FUD?

[Inlandrv@xxxxxxx]

Jim.
What you can or cannot do to the door frame or jam, depends on what year it 
is.
Many dealers make good service money by repairing some of the "seemingly 
good"  modifications that were made.
Many owners slam the door for several reasons. Wrong gasket, improper 
alignment, no lube, etc. 
I still am amazed that Airstream is always at fault because someone can't 
modify something, "their way."
But I can tell you Jim, that we have repaired hundreds of doors, that were 
abused or modified when they should not have been.
One of the best reasons not to, is that a replacement door, screen door and 
jamb, costs over $ 2000.00, and if it's on an older trailer, the shell must 
also be modified.
Using a dead bolt is usually a cover up for worn lock parts and/or unbalanced 
running gear.  
Doors just don't fly open. There is always a cause for it, that could have 
been prevented, with typically, a little proper service.
Parts wear. Not replacing them, or addressing the issue, is asking for a 
problem, that usually becomes very accommodating.

Andy
inlandrv.com