Anode Rod, Screen Door and Door Window

[Jim Bennett]

With regards to the screen door, I just went an checked mine out. It had a gap between the door and the jamb at the bottom. When open holding the middle of the door and lightly pulling in at the bottom made it seal well when closed.

If the issue is that the top of the door hangs to low, the solution is not too tough of one. Looking at the door closely it is obvious that the screening plays an important part in the stability of the door. If one were to remove the screen material and rack the door to be square (or even a tad high on the latch side), then replace the screen it would then hold it in the new shape. Not that this is what someone should have to do on a relatively new door, it is just a solution.

Having replaced a ton of screens over the years, it is not that tough. I would even imagine you could get away with using the existing material, or replacing just the bigger panel. You just remove the rubber spline that holds it in, and when the door is positioned(shaped) properly, use a screen roller tool, you press the spine back in holding the screen in place. I probably have many of you confused, so I would suggest looking at one of the many videos out there. This one is good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMDuYmHTabU

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by MaryK

Does your trailer have the wrinkling of the door frame? I was told this is normal.

Mine does. This is the result of curving a straight piece of aluminum. I actually had not even noticed until I looked after reading this thread.

[MaryK]

Originally Posted by Jim Bennett

Mine does. This is the result of curving a straight piece of aluminum. I actually had not even noticed until I looked after reading this thread.

Nice to know your trailer has the same crinkle as ours. Since no one had responded to their door having it - that had me concerned.



Think the reason I noticed the door crinkle right away is because I can walk out the door without ducking. That gives me time to see/look at the door vs worrying about hitting my head going out the door :-)



Replacing window screening looks simple and something I could easily do and would be happy to do if it solved the problem. My only concern is if it makes it worse or my just doing the screen replacement voids what ever warranty we have on the door. It would of been so simple if we were told to try/do A, B or C and if it didn't work they would replace/fix, but with no reply from ETI we feel stuck as to what to do/what should we do.

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by MaryK

Replacing window screening looks simple and something I could easily do and would be happy to do if it solved the problem. My only concern is if it makes it worse or my just doing the screen replacement voids what ever warranty we have on the door. It would of been so simple if we were told to try/do A, B or C and if it didn't work they would replace/fix, but with no reply from ETI we feel stuck as to what to do/what should we do.

I would wait to see what Escape says. I would even send them another message or call again to remind.

[MaryK]

Originally Posted by Jim Bennett

I would wait to see what Escape says. I would even send them another message or call again to remind.

Will do.

[Fox hunt]

alright now I'm going to have to check my screen door. But i have never noticed any of the above issues -but again i never looked for them...I'm not very observant so i live in a state of bliss - everything is perfect!

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by Fox hunt

alright now I'm going to have to check my screen door. But i have never noticed any of the above issues -but again i never looked for them...I'm not very observant so i live in a state of bliss - everything is perfect!

*sits on fingers so as not to say anything I might regret*

[MaryK]

ETI has contacted us today and in ETI form they will take care of the window - new window rim covering will be sent. As for the screen door, we received more information on how to fix it, will give it a good try (numerous times if need be) and if it doesn't work out we will take it into a RV shop and have them work on it. With the added information on how to correct it - I think we can get it accomplished ourselves. I always knew they took care of their customers, but will admit I was getting a little concerned (reason I reached out here for some help). Reace called both my husband and I. Thank you Reace if you see this!!

[MikeS]

Originally Posted by MaryK

ETI has contacted us today and in ETI form they will take care of the window - new window rim covering will be sent. As for the screen door, we received more information on how to fix it, will give it a good try (numerous times if need be) and if it doesn't work out we will take it into a RV shop and have them work on it. With the added information on how to correct it - I think we can get it accomplished ourselves. I always knew they took care of their customers, but will admit I was getting a little concerned (reason I reached out here for some help). Reace called both my husband and I. Thank you Reace if you see this!!

Great news Mary!!!!

[Marry]

Originally Posted by MaryK

ETI has contacted us today and in ETI form they will take care of the window - new window rim covering will be sent. As for the screen door, we received more information on how to fix it, will give it a good try (numerous times if need be) and if it doesn't work out we will take it into a RV shop and have them work on it. With the added information on how to correct it - I think we can get it accomplished ourselves. I always knew they took care of their customers, but will admit I was getting a little concerned (reason I reached out here for some help). Reace called both my husband and I. Thank you Reace if you see this!!

Glad you are getting help!! ETI might get a little 'busy', but didn't loose their 'care'!!!

[Red Dog]

Originally Posted by MaryK;251939.

Does your trailer have the wrinkling of the door frame? I was told this is normal.

MaryK,

We picked ours up 01/17 and it has the same wrinkle if the door frame. Have not had any issues with it.

Thanks,

Fred M.

[MaryK]

Originally Posted by Red Dog

MaryK,

We picked ours up 01/17 and it has the same wrinkle if the door frame. Have not had any issues with it.

Thanks,

Fred M.

Thanks Fred for letting me know

[Ken G]

I drain my hot water tank always when i am not using the trailer and take the anode out.

[MaryK]

Originally Posted by Ken G

I drain my hot water tank always when i am not using the trailer and take the anode out.

Sounds like a good idea. I know the hubby drains ours, but don't know if he took out the anode. Will have to ask him.

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by Ken G

I drain my hot water tank always when i am not using the trailer and take the anode out.

Curious as to why. I have always done it to winterize only and have never had the slightest issue.

[Fox hunt]

I think it depends on your water I find my anode lasts a long time and I only drain when I winterize. I must have soft water...

[John in Santa Cruz]

Originally Posted by Fox hunt

I think it depends on your water I find my anode lasts a long time and I only drain when I winterize. I must have soft water...

make sure you don't have one of those aluminum placebo anodes. they don't do any good and are just a place filler.

a good reason to drain the water system is if its going to sit for weeks unused. pulling the anode is the only reasonable way to drain the hot water heater

[Defenestrator]

Originally Posted by Jim Bennett

With regards to the screen door, I just went an checked mine out. It had a gap between the door and the jamb at the bottom. When open holding the middle of the door and lightly pulling in at the bottom made it seal well when closed.

If the issue is that the top of the door hangs to low, the solution is not too tough of one. Looking at the door closely it is obvious that the screening plays an important part in the stability of the door. If one were to remove the screen material and rack the door to be square (or even a tad high on the latch side), then replace the screen it would then hold it in the new shape. Not that this is what someone should have to do on a relatively new door, it is just a solution.

Having replaced a ton of screens over the years, it is not that tough. I would even imagine you could get away with using the existing material, or replacing just the bigger panel. You just remove the rubber spline that holds it in, and when the door is positioned(shaped) properly, use a screen roller tool, you press the spine back in holding the screen in place. I probably have many of you confused, so I would suggest looking at one of the many videos out there. This one is good.

Man, I should have watched this before replacing the dog-mangled lower screen in my door. That little roller tool would have saved me at least an hour of work vs the cobbled-together impromptu tools I used.

[John in Santa Cruz]

ah, this tool? :-p



i dug that out when I was cleaning some old tool drawers, and remembered I've got a couple screens that need fixing

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by John in Santa Cruz

ah, this tool? :-p



i dug that out when I was cleaning some old tool drawers, and remembered I've got a couple screens that need fixing

Looks identical to mine.