Greetings -

My door has been out of alignment for quite a long time and I finally got around to some investigation. Early 1973 23 footer.

The PO had installed non-factory weatherstripping around the door. I replaced that years ago with the proper part and that's likely when this situation developed.

I've always suspected that the weatherstripping was preventing full door closure - but figured door misalignment or curvature was an issue too.

So. I removed the weatherstripping and thoroughly cleaned (wire wheel on a grinder) off all of the adhesive. I did this to have a better view of clearance or interference. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the door works pretty well. Two closure clicks. Could be a little better - but pretty darn good.

Upon further investigation - I see that the upper right corner of the door (from an outside view) closes closer to the coach than the bottom corner does. So much closer that if weatherstripping is in that location - the door won't close completely. So... I'm considering "curving" that quadrant of the door outwards.

Any thoughts or ideas about how to do that ?? Anyone done it before ?? Or any other known remedy ??

Thanks in advance,
Steve W
1973 23
Southern California

Steve,

If, as seems likely, you find your door needs a more general re-curve,
here's Dan Winchester's great technique. I've used it successfully several
times.

http://www.dwinchester.com/GMC/Recurving_Door/Recurving_Door.html

Ken H.