BROKEN DOOR HINGE

[rpstewart]

I have a 2017 Coachman Mirada and the 2 of the 3 screen door hinges broke and I do not see anyway to replace the hinges. Has anyone had a similar problem and if so how do you fix the hinge. We are leaving on another trip in 2 weeks so I need a quick resolution. If I remove the screen door the automatic steps will not retract when you start the engine. Does anyone know of a way to manually raise the steps? 

[manholt]

Over the years, I have found that you can get most replacement parts at a Hardware Store, be it a big box or ACE.  

[kaypsmith]

The actuator switch on the steps is a magnetic switch. I don't remember if the little gadget on the door is magnetic, or the switch is. take a small piece of steel and touch to the switch, if magnetic the piece of steel will be held in place and the steps will retract. If not this way, use a small magnet to achieve the same results. Good luck, and happy trails.

[rayin]

The magnet is on the screen door, you'll need to invent a way to keep a magnet in contact with the magnetic switch on the step-wall to keep steps retracted; OR, remove one wire from the magnetic switch while steps are retracted, this means you'll need to carry a step stool for entering/exiting.

Check out this website for different size hinges: https://www.protex.com/product-list?Text=screen door hinge

or: https://factoryrvsurplus.com/collections/door-components?page=2

    https://www.rvadenver.com/HARDWARE-s/107.htm

Edited July 9, 2021 by rayin

[wayne77590]

Put a small toggle switch under the step somewhere in reach and hook up the magnetic switch to it. With the piece of steel on the magnet when the switch is open..steps go out. when switch is engaged step goes in...might have to put one inside also.. Double pole double throw....just thinking out loud.

[kaypsmith]

12 hours ago, wayne77590 said:

Double pole double throw..

Double pole Single throw is all that is needed. It's only off or on.

[wayne77590]

My thoughts were that if a piece of steel is over the magnet and the outside toggle is on the step will be extended when time to go. Having two switches in parallel on inside and one outside give the options for both.  There I go again, thinking out loud.

[rpstewart]

On 7/8/2021 at 8:52 PM, kaypsmith said:

The actuator switch on the steps is a magnetic switch. I don't remember if the little gadget on the door is magnetic, or the switch is. take a small piece of steel and touch to the switch, if magnetic the piece of steel will be held in place and the steps will retract. If not this way, use a small magnet to achieve the same results. Good luck, and happy trails.

Thanks for your input I taped a magnet to the door and it works as a temporary fix

On 7/9/2021 at 11:29 AM, kaypsmith said:

Double pole Single throw is all that is needed. It's only off or on.

Thanks for your input I taped a magnet to the door as a temporary fix

[rpstewart]

On 7/9/2021 at 12:50 PM, wayne77590 said:

My thoughts were that if a piece of steel is over the magnet and the outside toggle is on the step will be extended when time to go. Having two switches in parallel on inside and one outside give the options for both.  There I go again, thinking out loud.

Thanks for you input I tape a magnet to the door as a temporary fix

[rpstewart]

On 7/8/2021 at 10:59 PM, wayne77590 said:

Put a small toggle switch under the step somewhere in reach and hook up the magnetic switch to it. With the piece of steel on the magnet when the switch is open..steps go out. when switch is engaged step goes in...might have to put one inside also.. Double pole double throw....just thinking out loud.

Thanks for your input I taped a magnet to the door as a temporary fix

[rpstewart]

On 7/8/2021 at 9:10 PM, rayin said:

The magnet is on the screen door, you'll need to invent a way to keep a magnet in contact with the magnetic switch on the step-wall to keep steps retracted; OR, remove one wire from the magnetic switch while steps are retracted, this means you'll need to carry a step stool for entering/exiting.

Check out this website for different size hinges: https://www.protex.com/product-list?Text=screen door hinge

or: https://factoryrvsurplus.com/collections/door-components?page=2

    https://www.rvadenver.com/HARDWARE-s/107.htm

Thanks for your input I taped a magnet to the door as a temporary fix

[manholt]

rpstewart, good for you!  Buys you time and peace...enjoy your summer!