Entry Door Adjustment Needed

[Riverbug]

Wasn't sure which area to post this question in... I have read about adjusting "camber" on an entry door which refers to the amount of "bend" in the door center vertically, if I have the correct understanding. However, our door needs an adjustment horizontally because the bottom of the door (actually a screw in the side edge toward the bottom of the door) is catching on the door frame making it difficult to pull closed. It just started recently. The unit is currently parked without any stabilizers down so the frame is not being superficially torqued by any other means.

What is the best method for getting the door back in alignment when I suppose the hinges need to be adjusted? It is catching in the bottom corner on the side opposite the hinges or same side as the latch. Thanks!

 

[Bungy]

Wasn't sure which area to post this question in... I have read about adjusting "camber" on an entry door which refers to the amount of "bend" in the door center vertically, if I have the correct understanding. However, our door needs an adjustment horizontally because the bottom of the door (actually a screw in the side edge toward the bottom of the door) is catching on the door frame making it difficult to pull closed. It just started recently. The unit is currently parked without any stabilizers down so the frame is not being superficially torqued by any other means.

What is the best method for getting the door back in alignment when I suppose the hinges need to be adjusted? It is catching in the bottom corner on the side opposite the hinges or same side as the latch. Thanks!

A quick fix would be to remove the screw.

 

[huntr70]

Assuming when you say that the stabilizers are not down, that the trailer is still perfectly level, correct?

 

[Riverbug]

Assuming when you say that the stabilizers are not down, that the trailer is still perfectly level, correct?

Yep, trailer is on level ground. I know how to adjust a residential door that is out of alignment but those are different hinges where you can pull the pins out to adjust/bend them. Not sure how to do this type of door. Just occurring to me that maybe a block of wood and hammer to try to force the hinge toward the jam just a bit might work.

 

[huntr70]

Yep, trailer is on level ground. I know how to adjust a residential door that is out of alignment but those are different hinges where you can pull the pins out to adjust/bend them. Not sure how to do this type of door. Just occurring to me that maybe a block of wood and hammer to try to force the hinge toward the jam just a bit might work.

You can try that.

That is what we normally do as the hinges and door frames are screwed into the aluminum tubing surrounding the door opening.

 

[Riverbug]

You can try that.

That is what we normally do as the hinges and door frames are screwed into the aluminum tubing surrounding the door opening.

I'll give that a try. Thanks.