Anyone have construction problems?

[steve dunham]

The cabinet doors on our trailer were sagging and the hinges were bending when subject to stress dusing travel leading to hinge bind.
I attached a small smooth wooden or nylon block on the back side of the cabinet door . When the cabinet door is closed the block rides on top of the lower cabinet face frame . This seems to have releaved the downward pressure on the cabinet door and hinges
Not overly attractive but functional.

[gbaglo]

Originally Posted by steve dunham

The cabinet doors on our trailer were sagging and the hinges were bending when subject to stress dusing travel leading to hinge bind.
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You might want to point out that your trailer is a Casita, not an Escape.

[Viajante]

https://www.etrailer.com/Enclosed-Tr...re/383700.html

This looks like a match for chrome hinges.

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Viajante

https://www.etrailer.com/Enclosed-Tr...re/383700.html

This looks like a match for chrome hinges.

That looks like it and much better price then what I paid for my replacements from Escape . I guess have some on hand for replacement . Pat

[Zardoz]

Originally Posted by gbaglo

You might want to point out that your trailer is a Casita, not an Escape.

You're doing the Lord's work, Glenn. God bless you.

[gbaglo]

Originally Posted by Zardoz

You're doing the Lord's work, Glenn.

Figure there is enough panic going around. No need to worry about Casita hinges.

[techfan]

Originally Posted by Patandlinda

That looks like it and much better price then what I paid for my replacements from Escape . I guess have some on hand for replacement . Pat

In reference to the "Etrailer" hinge...

BE CAREFUL with this one. It says can be mounted either right or left. This then puts the pin upside down in some cases. If you notice the ones from Lee Valley can be ordered either RIGHT or LEFT. This means the hinges are built differently. I ordered from Lee Valley and ordered hinges designed to open on the right. If they were installed upside down, the pin cap would be at the bottom.

Just saying...

[Iowa Dave]

"What's this little smooth bolt I found laying on the floor?"

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by techfan

In reference to the "Etrailer" hinge...

BE CAREFUL with this one. It says can be mounted either right or left. This then puts the pin upside down in some cases. If you notice the ones from Lee Valley can be ordered either RIGHT or LEFT. This means the hinges are built differently. I ordered from Lee Valley and ordered hinges designed to open on the right. If they were installed upside down, the pin cap would be at the bottom.

Just saying...

Tim I am willing to bet that is the same exact hinge as Lee Valley . It looks to be the same as the Escape hinge also . Much better price . When I removed our hinges there isn't any reason why you could not flip around right or left . There is a pin pressed into a hole at rear of hinge . I forget what you call the pins . It still will pit but cheaper replacement . Pat

[techfan]

Originally Posted by Patandlinda

Tim I am willing to bet that is the same exact hinge as Lee Valley . It looks to be the same as the Escape hinge also . Much better price . When I removed our hinges there isn't any reason why you could not flip around right or left . There is a pin pressed into a hole at rear of hinge . I forget what you call the pins . It still will pit but cheaper replacement . Pat

I have the Lee Valley ones and looking at the Etrailer ones, I can tell you that they are NOT the exact same hinge. The Etrailer ones have caps on both ends of the pins. The Lee Valley ones do not. (I'll take that bet in the form of a good Oregon/Washington IPA six pack ) The pin is held in place by a press fitting on the bottom and probably accounts for why there are left and right hinges. I would not want to get the Lee Valley ones and reverse them.

Also, don't get the price issue. Lee Valley sells them at $22 a pair, Etrailer sells them for $10.99 each. Hmmm...

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by techfan

I have the Lee Valley ones and looking at the Etrailer ones, I can tell you that they are NOT the exact same hinge. The Etrailer ones have caps on both ends of the pins. The Lee Valley ones do not. (I'll take that bet in the form of a good Oregon/Washington IPA six pack ) The pin is held in place by a press fitting on the bottom and probably accounts for why there are left and right hinges. I would not want to get the Lee Valley ones and reverse them.

Also, don't get the price issue. Lee Valley sells them at $22 a pair, Etrailer sells them for $10.99 each. Hmmm...

Ok your on I took a few pictures of the hinges I removed from trailer . you can maybe make out the little pin thatis holding the pin in as a extra measure . Believe you can reverse this Escape hinge , no problem Pat

[Patandlinda]

Hey Tim just looked at my printed sheet for Lee valley and there were 29.50 for a pair . Must be selling these hinge"s like hot cakes now so a price reduction ? Pat

[gbaglo]

Are you citing CAD price or US price from both sources, or mixing them?

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by gbaglo

Are you citing CAD price or US price from both sources, or mixing them?

Glen haven't looked at their website this year . My information came from last year . I filed away 3 sources . It was from last year 's website of Lee Valley I had printed out . Pat

[Patandlinda]

Wow just looked at Lee Valley website 22.00 for the pair . Think I'll get a spare to keep on hand . Pat

[gbaglo]

$22 cad?

[techfan]

Originally Posted by gbaglo

$22 cad?

No that was $22 U.S. as I logged in to the US site.

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by techfan

No that was $22 U.S. as I logged in to the US site.

How are your hinges holding up that you got from Lee Valley ? They still look from cast only the pin is stainless , before I get some . I might also look into the stainless ones too . Not in a hurry though and not disturbing these I just installed for awhile . Pat

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Donna D.

I've searched and can't find it... lots of hits for cabinet hinges and a refrigerator hinge. But nothing about the outside door hinge.

Anybody?

Donna I just ordered the stainless steel strap hinges from the source I previously gave you . I called my order in . Item number WHCSSFH . 15.95 each plus shipping coming to for me 42.90 having mine come UPS not post office (we have problems with post office )you can save more if you use Post Office. Hinges can be reversed but I am getting right hand . phone # 1-800-4838111. . Company name
www.westernhardware.com . These are under truck hardware , stainless -strap-hinge .
I can be the first . I will post when I get them . Price is very good I paid Escape a lot more for my replacement hinges. Pat

[Donna D.]

Thanks Pat for the information. I look forward to your assessment of the hinges and some pics!