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02-16-2020, 01:34 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Shepherd
Posts: 11
M.O.C. #23839
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Bathroom Door Issues
We have a 2019 3121RL Montana 20th Anniversary Edition 5th wheel. On this last trip to The Grapevine Vineyards Campground in Grapevine, TX, (great campground, by the way), our bathroom door started acting up. It’s a cantilever style door, if that makes sense. We’re not sure if our guests tried to force it open/shut or if there’s another problem. Has anyone had this experience and if so, how did you fix it?
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02-16-2020, 01:57 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Anderson
Posts: 2,596
M.O.C. #22835
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If you are talking about a "Pivot Door", then chances are some of the metal supporting hardware is bent, causing the door to not swing as it use to. It's possible the camper may have had some flexing and it could have damaged one of the joints.
I had problems with mine from the day I purchased the camper. It seemed to open and close very tight, like it was in a bind. Under warranty, "they" supposedly fixed it by replacing with a new door. But when I got the camper back, it worked fine for short while and then the same thing happened again. I solved the problem by simply squirting some WD40 (oil) on the metal joints. It's worked nice ever since.
If it's out of align, then the metal support on the bottom that holds the door is probably bent. This could easily happen by someone just hanging on the door too heavy. If this is the case, then you will need to take the door off the frame and straighten out the bent metal. It doesn't take much for those door to get out of align.
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2019 Montana High Country 375FL
2014 Chevy Silverado Duramax, 6.6L Dually
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02-16-2020, 02:25 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Hawkins - Tx
Posts: 142
M.O.C. #25774
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Noticed this is your first post. Welcome to the forum. I don’t have that type of door on my RV, but I’m sure you’ll get many good suggestions like Dutchmen’s. Good luck in figuring it out.
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2020 Montana 3812 MS with a Reese Goosebox
2006 Dodge 3500 Dually, LB, 6 Sp, 5.9 Cummins with Flashpaq Super Chip Tuner
South Bend Flywheel and Clutch, Loadlifter 5000 Rear Air Bag Kit
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02-16-2020, 04:54 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Welcome to the forum! Before we would buy our 2017 we made the dealer install normal hindges so it opens into the bathroom toward the toilet. On our rig, if you left the door as a pivot you couldn't acess the bathroom or the bedroom without putting a slide out.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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02-16-2020, 07:22 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Shepherd
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M.O.C. #23839
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Thank you, DQDick. The forum has been very helpful to us over the past year. Glad to be a member.
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02-22-2020, 02:59 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: neptune
Posts: 140
M.O.C. #20983
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Welcome from New Jersey.On our 3721rl the top slide bolt[the one with the lock nut ]comes loose.Loosen the lock nut all the way and tighten the bolt and then tighten the lock nut .I hope this helps.It works on ours. 
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02-16-2020, 07:20 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Shepherd
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M.O.C. #23839
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Thank you, G&S Russell. I have been a member of the forum since we bought this rv last year, but for the life of me, I haven’t been able to figure out how to post until today!
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02-16-2020, 07:18 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Shepherd
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M.O.C. #23839
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Thank you, Dutchmen Sport. My husband has made several attempts to work on it. I got my can of WD-40 out and did my own thing while he was outside. WD-40 is my go to for squeaks, so I thought it might just do the trick! It didn’t really help, but he’s going to try silicon in the track next, and maybe loosening the bolts just a little bit. The flat pieces of metal do not look like they have been bent.
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02-26-2020, 03:49 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Seven Points
Posts: 6
M.O.C. #25644
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My cantilever door was wobbly. Adjusted the position of the door and reinserted the threaded end in the fitting and tightened the nut to tighten the head which slides into fitting.
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02-26-2020, 07:05 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Bullhead City
Posts: 36
M.O.C. #22520
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mapittm
We have a 2019 3121RL Montana 20th Anniversary Edition 5th wheel. On this last trip to The Grapevine Vineyards Campground in Grapevine, TX, (great campground, by the way), our bathroom door started acting up. It’s a cantilever style door, if that makes sense. We’re not sure if our guests tried to force it open/shut or if there’s another problem. Has anyone had this experience and if so, how did you fix it?
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Ours broke almost immediately. I called Keystone and they sent a replacement for the roller carriage at the top but it took so long to arrive I had to make one in my garage. The replacement they sent has lasted for the last two years so I hope that’s behind us. BTW some parts (like this)on the rig seem to be used. Can’t prove it but the rapid corrosion of the propane lines and hot water anode leave me wondering???
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01-14-2021, 07:34 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Olmsted Falls
Posts: 215
M.O.C. #20364
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Does anyone know the part number for that roller and bolt? Ours just broke, the bolt and inside of the carriage have stripped threads. I also couldn't find a manufacture of the door??
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RMC(SW) USN Ret.; AT&T Ret.
2024 3231CK, IS, 400W Solar, Slide covers, Predator Gen,, 2016 Chevy High Country 3500 Diesel Dually 
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01-15-2021, 05:22 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Northville, NY
Posts: 807
M.O.C. #21158
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Our3820FK
Does anyone know the part number for that roller and bolt? Ours just broke, the bolt and inside of the carriage have stripped threads. I also couldn't find a manufacture of the door??
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The door is made by Morryde.
They have and "improved" replacement part.
SP205-517 (roller space plate)
UO136-2074 (sliding door roller)
I emailed them and they sent me one at no cost.
try:Jennifer.Gregory@morryde.com
The last two pictures show how I modified the original roller. I had done that before I received the replacement and that is still in use and holding up since June 2020. Keeping the Morryde part in case my mod fails.
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Jim B
2017 Lariat F-350 FX4, CC, SB, 6.7 PSD 4WD
2018 MONTY 3731FL, at our private winter site in GA
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01-15-2021, 05:29 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Northville, NY
Posts: 807
M.O.C. #21158
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I drilled out the roller and used a 5/16 stove bolt with lock nuts. I reversed the action so the roller floats on the bolt which is basically what the new part from Morryde does. The washer is an oil impregnated bronze bushing. Not sure where you would get that, maybe a hardware store. I just had it among my 40 years of accumulated junk.
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Jim B
2017 Lariat F-350 FX4, CC, SB, 6.7 PSD 4WD
2018 MONTY 3731FL, at our private winter site in GA
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04-21-2021, 02:18 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 3,933
M.O.C. #20477
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DebNJim B
The door is made by Morryde.
They have and "improved" replacement part.
SP205-517 (roller space plate)
UO136-2074 (sliding door roller)
I emailed them and they sent me one at no cost.
try:Jennifer.Gregory@morryde.com
The last two pictures show how I modified the original roller. I had done that before I received the replacement and that is still in use and holding up since June 2020. Keeping the Morryde part in case my mod fails.
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Just talked to Jennifer - she is sending me parts. I am paying for shipping. We like the door when it works right.
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Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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02-27-2020, 04:53 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Georgetown
Posts: 23
M.O.C. #25205
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mapittm
We have a 2019 3121RL Montana 20th Anniversary Edition 5th wheel. On this last trip to The Grapevine Vineyards Campground in Grapevine, TX, (great campground, by the way), our bathroom door started acting up. It’s a cantilever style door, if that makes sense. We’re not sure if our guests tried to force it open/shut or if there’s another problem. Has anyone had this experience and if so, how did you fix it?
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We had the same problem this weekend. I took the bolt out, it was jammed, slid thru the track, little tricky, screwed in to the rollers and tightened down the washer. Is working great but I’ve read this works loose over time.
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02-27-2020, 05:58 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Wamego
Posts: 5
M.O.C. #24694
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our 2019 3021 the bathroom door doesn't want to latch with out many tries. We have also had issues with the door knobs splitting open. Happened with the bathroom door first and now the pantry door.
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03-21-2020, 04:18 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Renton
Posts: 34
M.O.C. #21079
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Pivot door hinge weld failure
I attached pictures of the pivot door hinge and exposed door frame. Our pivot door all of a sudden hung and swung crooked. In taking the door jam apart to expose the hinge I found the top weld had failed. I rewelded and reinstalled the door. It works well again.
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03-21-2020, 05:56 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: lake stevens
Posts: 504
M.O.C. #24938
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Our Class A we recently sold to buy our Montana had a rear bath with a sliding door it rattle like crazy going down the road. I removed the door and put up a curtain, we ended up actually liking the curtain in terms a a privacy door, look it is not like the door adds much sound deadening. I plan to remove our swivel door in our 3791RD and install a curtain. The curtain will also give better clearance in the lake as well as the bath. Wife likes to do her primping with the door open especially after a shower so the open door blocks the hall and the bath at the same time since the door is half in and half out.
Look curtains are cheap try it if you do not like it put the door back
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03-21-2020, 06:47 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Renton
Posts: 34
M.O.C. #21079
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I suggested the curtain idea to my wife before fixing the door hinge. She vetoed the idea��
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Steve & Char
2018 3120RL
2016 Ford F-350, 6.7 PSD, 4X4 SRW
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03-21-2020, 07:01 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: lake stevens
Posts: 504
M.O.C. #24938
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We were hesitant at 1st however thew wife loved the extra room and that should could dry out the bath much faster after showers. Since the doors have large gaps at the top and bottom and they are just light weight hollow doors they really do not provide any more privacy. Our 3791RD has a fairly small bath so for us it makes the bath so much bigger.
Frankly I do not understand why they (Keystone) did not use a sliding door like most bedroom doors.
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