Ramp Door Frame Separation at corner

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My ramp door on my 2018 397TH Toy Hauler has separated at the corner of the frame, and I cant close the gap.

Experimenting, I can open the gap further and tap it back, but it won't close.
If I grab the compression latch and push/pull the side frame moves in and out. (See the caulk/paint line gap difference in the pictures)

I can make the gap wider in the corner to see how it moves, but when I try to tap it back with a mallet it won't close any further than it it now.

Is the wall/ramp panel inside the frame not actually attached to the frame? I see no screws going into it.
If so I could take the top frame off and maybe tap the panel down further and re-caulk.

One side of the "corner bracket" inside the frame isnt glued anymore, but I cant close the gap.

I'm just trying to make the frame closed all around and re-caulk.
Anyone have experience with this? Lippert says replace entire door. (not going to happen)

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Dunno how the ramp door is actually constructed, but I would be concerned the filler/wood/OSB has gotten wet, and swelled. And that is what is keeping the frame from moving back into position. But that gap needs to be covered or sealed to keep out any more water. The new/er ramps are supposed to be waterproof, but I don't know how far back that construction dates.
 

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