How to replace rotten trailer doors. A 14 minute video describing how to repair and replace trailer doors.
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@lawade745 ай бұрын
Great job but don't bond the aluminium to the plywood. They expand and contract differently. Better to seal the edges with silicone on the edges to water proof and help prevent water intrusion
@clintonmccoy355111 ай бұрын
This is exactly what i needed, Thanks!
@jdnorris-dreammakeraiken6 ай бұрын
Clint, I’m sorry I didn’t reply sooner, I just saw this comment. I’m new at this stuff. I have the whole series from taking it down every step of the way and re-installing the doors and hardware. I just don’t know how to edit and upload videos very well. How many were you able to view? And did you get to repair your own door?
@monicaagee271620 күн бұрын
So did you have to buy new hinges, we repaired a 5 foot cargo door that was so rotted that the bottom frame had come off, we redrilled the holes in the same place and hung it but it is catching at the bottom. You can left up on the door so I am afraid that the hinges have sagged. They look good, no rust. Not sure what to do now.
@Jdnorris918719 күн бұрын
Monica, I used the same hinges. I pre-loaded the weight before drilling the holes, knowing that once you tighten the screws, the weight will cause the door to drop slightly. There is some wiggle to the hinge, it will wiggle up and down slightly. Before drilling the new holes, I positioned the door where I wanted it to be and pulled all the wiggle out of the hinge by pulling downward on it, so it couldn't sag after it was completed. I hope this makes sense.
@monicaagee271617 күн бұрын
@@Jdnorris9187 thank you that helps a lot. I just put the back in the same holes, I may be able to adjust it and still have the holes hide underneath the hing, thanks for your help
@ArmandoHernandez-uk7sc6 ай бұрын
Great video
@jdnorris-dreammakeraiken6 ай бұрын
Thanks Armando, did it help you get your repaired?
@ArmandoHernandez-uk7sc6 ай бұрын
@@jdnorris-dreammakeraiken I will repair mines soon
@verdeanpetersen83506 ай бұрын
Im building a new box trailer and will be making a new door. Your break down was a big help. I need to find new h shaped aluminum frame. Was your wood in the door one inch thick?
@Jdnorris91876 ай бұрын
Mr. Petersen, I am glad to hear it was helpful. I need to ask, did it show the entire process from start to finish? I tried filming the entire process, step by step and it took about 8 hours and I was filming myself, so I had 50 clips of short videos. I tried to edit them into one video but am not sure if the entire start to finish was posted or if it was only one of the first clips. If you could give me feedback on that. I will know if I need to edit it or alter the posts by others more smart than I. Thanks JD
@verdeanpetersen83506 ай бұрын
It looks like it was full. Watch it till you reinstalled the door. Was the wood in the door 1 inch thick?
@Jdnorris91876 ай бұрын
@@verdeanpetersen8350 oh, sorry I missed that answer. I used 3/4” BC grade plywood.