Cabinet hinge replacement

[Greg A]

Thanks, Doug. Worth giving them a try for the price.

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by escape artist

Hi: Jim Bennett... Richelieu would be to Canadian for Home Despot in the US. Liberty sound much better for them. Our new kitchen sports knobs and pulls from Richelieu. Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

I buy a lot of hardware from Richelieu for work. There is a big warehouse here in town, but I usually just get it shipped as it costs less than the minimum 90 minute trip to the warehouse.

Originally Posted by Greg A

Says it is a self-closing hinge. Is that what is wanted on the bathroom door for a hinge replacement? They're in stock at HD right by me and I might try them as the ones that are on there keep warping.

With most of these hinges it is quite easy to remove the spring if desired.

[Patandlinda]

Not to be a wet blanket but at least on older Escapes like us. Anyone check their hinges lately ? I noticed on ours when doing last mods , our hinges are rusting . We live in California ,use venting and dryers in trailer . Not spending money on more hinges . Will need to clean them up and put a clear finish on them and hope I don't have to paint them . PT

[gbaglo]

Originally Posted by Patandlinda

Not to be a wet blanket but at least on older Escapes like us. Anyone check their hinges lately ?

Unlike some others, I am not unhinged.

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by gbaglo

Unlike some others, I am not unhinged.

Are you sure about that ? Pat

[Rossue]

Originally Posted by gbaglo

Unlike some others, I am not unhinged.

Me either Baggy. Just wish there was an option to spend another <$50 for better hinges, or another $20 for a real Atwood coupler. Definitely do not advise buying the aluminum rims either as mine have corroded after two years.

[escape artist]

Originally Posted by gbaglo

Unlike some others, I am not unhinged.

Hi: gbaglo... I'm not either... just slightly warped. Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Rossue

Me either Baggy. Just wish there was an option to spend another <$50 for better hinges, or another $20 for a real Atwood coupler. Definitely do not advise buying the aluminum rims either as mine have corroded after two years.

Our rims are fine Ross. Also have on our truck , they are over 13 -14,years now . But the hinges inside trailer are rusting . Pat

[dfandrews]

Originally Posted by Patandlinda

Our rims are fine Ross. Also have on our truck , they are over 13 -14,years now . But the hinges inside trailer are rusting . Pat

Pat,
I wonder if the rust is from all the stays along the the old highway by the ocean, north of Emma Wood?

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by dfandrews

Pat,
I wonder if the rust is from all the stays along the the old highway by the ocean, north of Emma Wood?

Could be Don but wouldn't I see rust on my truck rims ? What about the frame , tanks etc? You stay at Jalama beach ? Do you have rusting ? Pat

[MyronL]

Just did a preliminary dry-test on my bathroom door. Want to use the same screw holes. Looking like some door trim trimming will be needed. Expect a stronger, wider swinging, successful replacement of the cheapo Escape ones will hinge upon the heftier but slightly smaller (Pix2) Home Depot Liberties.

[Ron in BC]

Originally Posted by MyronL

Expect a stronger, wider swinging, successful replacement of the cheapo Escape ones will hinge upon the heftier but slightly smaller (Pix2) Home Depot Liberties.

That would be nice, we await your results.

Ron

[MyronL]

The prime issues here seems to be: are we willing to cut into the door trim to seat the Liberty hinge, (not reversible) and, how to mask the other holes left by the Escape hinge, and, after that's done, will the door latch still match up? We shall see.

[Ron in BC]

I thought that a recent post about installing new hinges said they didn't cut the trim and the latch lined up perfectly without adjustment.

Sometimes when I have an unwanted screw hole etc. I just put in a screw with or without a flat washer. If it looks like it has a purpose it's better than an empty hole.

Ron

[MyronL]

Right, so it was a surprise when the Liberty hinge would not line up when using the old screw holes. Also note, old hinge is bent to fit around the door trim, new hinge is flat. Have no desire to fill in the old holes and drill new ones a few millimeters over for the Liberty one.

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by MyronL

The prime issues here seems to be: are we willing to cut into the door trim to seat the Liberty hinge, (not reversible) and, how to mask the other holes left by the Escape hinge, and, after that's done, will the door latch still match up? We shall see.

Myron , Escape has some matching tape for oops . Pat

[Ron in BC]

Originally Posted by Patandlinda

Myron , Escape has some matching tape for oops . Pat

What do you mean "oops"? I prefer to call them design modifications.

I know what you mean, I'd hate to drill new holes also. The ETI method of bending and installing the hinges over the door trim seems mickey mouse to me. I'd cut the trim and have the hinges sit flush. But, hey, it's easy to tell someone else to hack up their trailer.

Ron

[Jim Bennett]

Just to be clear, Escape long ago moved away from the bent hinges for those looking and wondering.

[Tonny LR]

Myron and Jim,
Thanks for sharing the bathroom door (BD) hinges part numbers. I bought the Liberty hinges from Home Depot and installed them without difficulty. The BD is very steady and secure. I did not cut the trim. I used cushion pads for the gap and filled the screw holes with wood filler and light wood stain. It turned out very nice and recommend this mod. Thanks.

Tonny

[Greg A]

Originally Posted by Jim Bennett

Just to be clear, Escape long ago moved away from the bent hinges for those looking and wondering.

What year did they do this? I think mine are still like Myrons, but I'll have to go look.