What's up at Newmar anyway?

[Neemer]

Thanks for that explanation @Neal. I tried to do mine once, but…fail. My attempt resulted in some unmatched paint lines. Will try again.

 

[lostinfla]

Also,.. if done with suspension dumped or not at ride height, it will change slightly when on suspension.

 

[Richpatty]

I also have challenges with balancing getting the doors aligned to minimize slamming while keeping the paint aligned. For now, I split the difference.
I feel like I would need to remove the door to adjust where the hinges are attached…

 

[Rich W.]

I feel like I would need to remove the door to adjust where the hinges are attached…

That really wouldn’t work. There are about 20 screws holding the hinge to the coach and the same # of rivets holding the door to the hinge. There is no room for new holes to realign the hinge/door, and the adjustment needed would be so small that the new screw holes would interfere/overlap the old ones. Also some doors arent removable without first removing the wheel well body work first, which would be a total pain and renders them more or less unremovable. I’m not really ready to tell the story yet, but I speak from first hand experience.

 

[Richpatty]

Yea…. Don’t disagree. Which is why I never did it….

 

[FLSteve]

Also,.. if done with suspension dumped or not at ride height, it will change slightly when on suspension.

I am up at Nappanee right now and asked this question ... and my tech said that they make all door adjustments with the coach aired up at ride height and all slides in.

FLSteve

 

[Neal]

I adjusted my forward passenger side door to get paint lines to better align and that caused problems with closing the door. It would work but require a slam, so I reverted to my hard push test. I realize all of the aired up and whatever yadda yadda, but I also think after years things flex and move so adjust expectations accordingly. I care more for a properly closing door than paint lining up.

 

[Rich W.]

Yea…. Don’t disagree. Which is why I never did it….

I had to replace a door this year and bought this to secure the hinge to the new door: M12™ Rivet Tool (Tool Only)
Really made all the difference in the world over a hand rivet gun and half the cost of a good air unit. Very nice and makes a very tight rivet joint. Hopefully you’ll never need one but if you do have to re-rivet a hinge to a door, this is the tool for it. My wet bay door hinge is a little sloppy and I might remove and re-rivet it now that I have the technology.

 

[RKins]

@Jim I've heard there is a sticker on the driver's window that has info on the specialist to call for your model. I am not sure if that sticker is removed since you bought it used?
I have communicated with Devon Miller - he's been with the company for like 52+ years and does the estimating for them.

 

[JRS]

Another Happy Camper with Newmar's Customer Service Center. We were there again this past May with good results.