| Mid-excursion Failure (extremely non-critical) [message #223866] |
Sat, 28 September 2013 11:51  |
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Matt Colie
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Sometimes things break.
While we were preparing to get underway this morning, Mary thought that the door of the hanging locker (closet) was not unlatching. She asked for assistance. Well it was unlatched, but refused to open. I worked at it a little harder and got it started, but I could not tell what the real issue was until I got the door open enough to see that the mirror had come loose from the door back and was preventing the door from opening more. I was able to get a hand in and pull it loose the rest of the way without damage.
It had been mounted with tirm mount (double stick) foam tape and the foam has let go. I'm not just sure what I am going to do about it. I am real sure it will wait until we are back home.
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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| Re: Mid-excursion Failure (extremely non-critical) [message #223879 is a reply to message #223866] |
Sat, 28 September 2013 13:05  |
GeorgeRud
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The foam tape should be a good idea, but how about adding some simple mirror clips on the top and bottom of the mirror to hold it in place as well? Should be available at any home center or hardware store.
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
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| Re: Mid-excursion Failure (extremely non-critical) [message #223889 is a reply to message #223866] |
Sat, 28 September 2013 15:43 |
C Boyd
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Hi Matt, I got some stuff that will glue it to the door. Will just have to tape it or block it till it sets. Anxiously awaiting your arrival.
| Matt Colie wrote on Sat, 28 September 2013 12:51 |
Sometimes things break.
While we were preparing to get underway this morning, Mary thought that the door of the hanging locker (closet) was not unlatching. She asked for assistance. Well it was unlatched, but refused to open. I worked at it a little harder and got it started, but I could not tell what the real issue was until I got the door open enough to see that the mirror had come loose from the door back and was preventing the door from opening more. I was able to get a hand in and pull it loose the rest of the way without damage.
It had been mounted with tirm mount (double stick) foam tape and the foam has let go. I'm not just sure what I am going to do about it. I am real sure it will wait until we are back home.
Matt
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| Re: Mid-excursion Failure (extremely non-critical) [message #223892 is a reply to message #223889] |
Sat, 28 September 2013 18:18 |
tphipps
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Foam tape is not a good long term solution. My coach, this Summer, has temperatures as high as 130 F inside. I suspect foam tape would disintegrate at these temp ranges.
Use the simple mirror or glass "Ls", available at any hardware store.
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
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| Re: [GMCnet] Mid-excursion Failure (extremely non-critical) [message #223983 is a reply to message #223866] |
Sun, 29 September 2013 10:57 |
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Tangerine
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On 9/28/2013 12:51 PM, Matt Colie wrote:
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> Sometimes things break.
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> While we were preparing to get underway this morning, Mary thought that the door of the hanging locker (closet) was not unlatching. She asked for assistance. Well it was unlatched, but refused to open. I worked at it a little harder and got it started, but I could not tell what the real issue was until I got the door open enough to see that the mirror had come loose from the door back and was preventing the door from opening more. I was able to get a hand in and pull it loose the rest of the way without damage.
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> It had been mounted with tirm mount (double stick) foam tape and the foam has let go. I'm not just sure what I am going to do about it. I am real sure it will wait until we are back home.
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> Matt
Matt
My mirror fell off last year. It did not break, thank God, I do not
need anymore bad luck. My thought was that it had held for 40 years
with the double sided sticky tape, so I replaced the double sided sticky
tape and hope for another 40 years. Glad you are having fun on your trip.
Gary W. Mills (Livonia MI)
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