| screen doors [message #123819] |
Fri, 29 April 2011 13:02  |
vega7677
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Who sells screen doors that will fit a 1978 Royale ?
Thanks,
Sherman
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| Re: screen doors [message #123825 is a reply to message #123819] |
Fri, 29 April 2011 13:47  |
roy1
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Sometime around 1990 I bought a universal screen door from Camping world. It consisted of around 6 screen panels probably 6" wide that extended from the ceiling to the floor. When I wanted a screen door I just slide the 6 panels into the track. The dog can come and go as she pleases with out me having to open anything. It isn't perfect but it gets the job done. It is kind of like an entry curtain on a walk in cooler. I don't know if you can still buy them and they were inexpensive.
Roy
Roy Keen
Minden,NV
76 X Glenbrook
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| Re: [GMCnet] screen doors [message #123827 is a reply to message #123822] |
Fri, 29 April 2011 14:04 |
Ray Erspamer
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I search the net and ebay for nearly 2 years before I found my screen door for
$200. I can't imagine having an RV without one, to me it was one of the most
critical items GM missed, it should have been offered as an RPO right out of the
gate. My recommendation is to keep searching.
Ray
Ray & Lisa Erspamer
78 Royale "Great Lakes Eagle"
Center Kitchen TZE368V101144
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226
Email: 78GMC-Royale@att.net
414-745-3188
Web Site: http://ray-lisa.page.tl/
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From: Dan Gregg <gregg_dan@hotmail.com>
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Sent: Fri, April 29, 2011 1:10:20 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] screen doors
Sherman, the only place I know of is Applied GMC. they are expensive. We just
keep our door closed and open the windows.
Dan
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| Re: screen doors [message #123828 is a reply to message #123819] |
Fri, 29 April 2011 14:18 |
Dennis S
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| vega7677 wrote on Fri, 29 April 2011 13:02 |
Who sells screen doors that will fit a 1978 Royale ?
Thanks,
Sherman
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Sherman,
Ragusa is the only company currently making screen doors for the GMC...
http://ragusarv.com/
This is the door JimK at Applied sells.
Very well made. I have one -- awaiting time to complete the install.
There have been a few companies making them in the past. The Burch screen door is occassionaly available in the used market. When fitted correctly it is a very nice door.
Other owners have used invisible doors and fitted trim around the entrance. Here is one nice example ...
http://gmc.dwinchester.com/ click on screen door for his album.
Dennis
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: [GMCnet] screen doors [message #123833 is a reply to message #123828] |
Fri, 29 April 2011 15:07 |
Ray Erspamer
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From what I've heard the Ragusa is a VERY nice door and fairly easy to install.
Ray
Ray & Lisa Erspamer
78 Royale "Great Lakes Eagle"
Center Kitchen TZE368V101144
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226
Email: 78GMC-Royale@att.net
414-745-3188
Web Site: http://ray-lisa.page.tl/
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From: Dennis Sexton <dennisfsexton@aol.com>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Fri, April 29, 2011 2:18:58 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] screen doors
vega7677 wrote on Fri, 29 April 2011 13:02
> Who sells screen doors that will fit a 1978 Royale ?
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> Thanks,
> Sherman
Sherman,
Ragusa is the only company currently making screen doors for the GMC...
http://ragusarv.com/
This is the door JimK at Applied sells.
Very well made. I have one -- awaiting time to complete the install.
There have been a few companies making them in the past. The Burch screen door
is occassionaly available in the used market. When fitted correctly it is a very
nice door.
Other owners have used invisible doors and fitted trim around the entrance. Here
is one nice example ...
http://gmc.dwinchester.com/ click on screen door for his album.
Dennis
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Germantown, TN
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Holley Hyperspark Ignition System
414-484-9431
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| Re: [GMCnet] screen doors [message #123835 is a reply to message #123833] |
Fri, 29 April 2011 15:18 |
KRDietz
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I installed one last year. It's fairly stout but keep in mind it's
still a screen door.
The castings are nice and the hinges are marvels of engineering. I did
spend a LOT of time adjusting it. Tweaking this, moving that. I even
had to carve on the coach a little (bolt heads and door frame) to get is
just right. I couldn't use the "bulb" weatherstrip supplied. It just
wouldn't let the door shut right.
I do have it fitting very nicely now. I actually enjoyed the process,
but that's who I am. :^)
Still not a perfect seal but it would be hard to make one that would.
What I didn't think about but turns out to be a nice thing is the little
bit of privacy it give you. If it's nice outside and not buggy you
would sit with your coach door wide open. People take this as an
invitation to walk up and chat. Not usually a bad thing but sometimes
not what you want. With the screen door you can still enjoy the weather
outside but people understand that your door is "closed".
Never thought about it until I had it. :^)
Kelvin
'723 23' in Eugene, OR
> > From what I've heard the Ragusa is a VERY nice door and fairly easy to install.
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> Ray
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> Ray& Lisa Erspamer
> 78 Royale "Great Lakes Eagle"
> Center Kitchen TZE368V101144
> Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226
> Email: 78GMC-Royale@att.net
> 414-745-3188
> Web Site: http://ray-lisa.page.tl/
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> ________________________________
> From: Dennis Sexton<dennisfsexton@aol.com>
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Sent: Fri, April 29, 2011 2:18:58 PM
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] screen doors
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> vega7677 wrote on Fri, 29 April 2011 13:02
>> Who sells screen doors that will fit a 1978 Royale ?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Sherman
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> Sherman,
>
> Ragusa is the only company currently making screen doors for the GMC...
> http://ragusarv.com/
> This is the door JimK at Applied sells.
> Very well made. I have one -- awaiting time to complete the install.
>
> There have been a few companies making them in the past. The Burch screen door
> is occassionaly available in the used market. When fitted correctly it is a very
> nice door.
>
> Other owners have used invisible doors and fitted trim around the entrance. Here
> is one nice example ...
>
> http://gmc.dwinchester.com/ click on screen door for his album.
>
> Dennis
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| Re: [GMCnet] screen doors [message #123849 is a reply to message #123835] |
Fri, 29 April 2011 18:01 |
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mike miller
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| KRDietz wrote on Fri, 29 April 2011 13:18 |
... I do have it fitting very nicely now. I actually enjoyed the process,
but that's who I am. :^)
Still not a perfect seal but it would be hard to make one that would.
What I didn't think about but turns out to be a nice thing is the little
bit of privacy it give you. If it's nice outside and not buggy you
would sit with your coach door wide open. People take this as an
invitation to walk up and chat. Not usually a bad thing but sometimes
not what you want. With the screen door you can still enjoy the weather
outside but people understand that your door is "closed".
Never thought about it until I had it. :^)
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My wife saw your door, now it is fairly high on the list for "must haves" for my "keeper coach."
Thanks Kelvin, for making my list longer!
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo'
http://m000035.blogspot.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] screen doors [message #123885 is a reply to message #123835] |
Fri, 29 April 2011 21:54 |
Dennis S
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| KRDietz wrote on Fri, 29 April 2011 15:18 |
I installed one last year. It's fairly stout but keep in mind it's
still a screen door.
The castings are nice and the hinges are marvels of engineering. I did
spend a LOT of time adjusting it. Tweaking this, moving that. I even
had to carve on the coach a little (bolt heads and door frame) to get is
just right. I couldn't use the "bulb" weatherstrip supplied. It just
wouldn't let the door shut right.
I do have it fitting very nicely now. I actually enjoyed the process,
but that's who I am. :^)
Still not a perfect seal but it would be hard to make one that would.
What I didn't think about but turns out to be a nice thing is the little
bit of privacy it give you. If it's nice outside and not buggy you
would sit with your coach door wide open. People take this as an
invitation to walk up and chat. Not usually a bad thing but sometimes
not what you want. With the screen door you can still enjoy the weather
outside but people understand that your door is "closed".
Never thought about it until I had it. :^)
Kelvin
'723 23' in Eugene, OR
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Kelvin,
I trial fit my Ragusa door a week ago. The door gap on my coach is only about 1/16 inch at the bottom hinge -- I was thinking a small notch might be required to allow the door to close.
Any photos of the trimming and fitting you did would be very helpful.
A photo of the final latch fitting and pieces you bought to complete the seal would also be great.
Here is what I have -- the original has been replaced in some early factory recall.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=38913&title=00110&cat=4620
Thanks,
Dennis
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: [GMCnet] screen doors [message #123900 is a reply to message #123833] |
Fri, 29 April 2011 23:43 |
jimk
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We have both and there will be another soon.
The origional Birch doors are available used.
On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 1:07 PM, Ray Erspamer <78gmc-royale@att.net> wrote:
> From what I've heard the Ragusa is a VERY nice door and fairly easy to install.
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> Ray
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> Ray & Lisa Erspamer
> 78 Royale "Great Lakes Eagle"
> Center Kitchen TZE368V101144
> Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226
> Email: 78GMC-Royale@att.net
> 414-745-3188
> Web Site: http://ray-lisa.page.tl/
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> ________________________________
> From: Dennis Sexton <dennisfsexton@aol.com>
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Sent: Fri, April 29, 2011 2:18:58 PM
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] screen doors
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> vega7677 wrote on Fri, 29 April 2011 13:02
>> Who sells screen doors that will fit a 1978 Royale ?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Sherman
>
>
> Sherman,
>
> Ragusa is the only company currently making screen doors for the GMC...
> http://ragusarv.com/
> This is the door JimK at Applied sells.
> Very well made. I have one -- awaiting time to complete the install.
>
> There have been a few companies making them in the past. The Burch screen door
> is occassionaly available in the used market. When fitted correctly it is a very
> nice door.
>
> Other owners have used invisible doors and fitted trim around the entrance. Here
> is one nice example ...
>
> http://gmc.dwinchester.com/ click on screen door for his album.
>
> Dennis
> --
> Dennis S
> 73 Painted Desert 230
> Germantown, TN
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| Re: [GMCnet] screen doors [message #124355 is a reply to message #124346] |
Tue, 03 May 2011 07:12 |
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USAussie
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Mark,
Contact Bob Burkitt, he has the ORIGINAL trim that Alex Birch used.
rburkitt@cinci.rr.com
Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Mark Grueninger
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 7:01 AM
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] screen doors
I have what looks like glue residue around the door frame. I think that
might be from some sort of trim. Do you by chance sell the trim? Is that
the Birch screen door trim on your website? I have a palm beach, would
that trim fit mine as well? Sorry for all the questions but I ma new at
the GMC adventure...
Mark
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Now I will need to get a 3rd job to buy all the neat stuff on your web site. not sure where my screen door came from but it does not seem big enough to cover the opening. lots of room for critters to come visit.