Causes and DIY Fixes for Cracking Entry Doors

[Ting3]

Why is my entry door cracking?
Has anyone else had this happen to theirs?

 

[Mikendebbie]

If you search ENTRY DOOR CRACKED lots of threads come up. Here is a link to one thread where it is suggested to use FRP (fiberglass reinforced panel) from Lowe’s or Home Depot.

Being curious about this myself, I would like to find a thread or video explaining how you go about swapping out the OEM door panel with a replacement.

entry door liner cracks

My 2018 Legacy entry door inner surface is riddled with horizontal splits. Has anyone else had this issue, if so how can iy be fixed?

www.montanaowners.com

 

[LeftOverParts]

A couple pics of the entry door from our ‘21 when I did the all thread fix. Maybe peeling or cutting off the skin is possible??? You’d have to secure the lock box, hinge plates, and make sure the newly skined door fits the surround. Btw, note that quality build where the hinge plate is off and one of the hinge screws goes into the foam. Also, a number of the screws were over tightened, enlarging the holes/not holding so had to go up to #10s.

Or, use adhesive caulk to add new material out to the inside of the door surround over the old skin??? (Maybe use trim to hide the edge.)

I also recall there was a post here about someone with a damaged entry door and some company was selling salvaged 5ver doors on eBay for a few hundred bucks.

 

[Rider13]

Why is my entry door cracking?
Has anyone else had this happen to theirs?

I used the frp wall board to repair mine, it was not easy. I completely removed the door from the rv, removed the window, lack and frame around it. I peeled of the old cracked material and used it the best I could as a template. Then cut out the frp to fit the door. Being a lot thicker I had to compress the foam insulation around the edges to get the frame back on. Installed the window and lack reinstalled the door on the rv. After some prying a little hammering the door is working better then new.
Good luck

 

[bigred715]

I had the same problem with my 2010 Montana. Since it was on the inside and not hurting anything except to look at it I just let it be. Too much work to fix it. Only time I noticed it was opening the door or when I opened door and latched it to stay open. No longer have the trailer and don't RV anymore.

 

[Rene T]

One member of RVForum.net put on a piece of indoor/outdoor carpet. Came out real good.