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JeneenaeJeneenae Member Posts: 15
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Our screen door has busted a string. We don’t even have dogs just my mom with Alzheimer’s! 
Has anyone had this issue and have you been able to repair or are we looking at a new screen door? This is a 2021 and we are second owners. 
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  • BaylissBayliss Member Posts: 1,357
    @Jeneenae, I have no personal experience with repairing the screen door, but these discussion threads may get you started (or at least make you aware of what is involved.)  There are other discussions on this forum.  Use the "Search" box at the top of the forum page and enter "screen door" or related terms to find additional info:

    https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/11252/tab-400-screen-door-string-repair#latest

    https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/13390/help-screen-door-string-issue#latest
    2019 T@B 320 S Boondock Lite; 2007 Toyota Tundra 4x4
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    Greg & Marlene (Tucson, AZ)


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  • ScottGScottG Administrator Posts: 5,549
    While it's not the simplest of tasks, it is doable and a whole lot cheaper than a new door (that is, if you can even get one these days). Study the resources for Bayliss' first link above carefully, and assemble everything you need before diving in. And feel free to post questions (or requests for emotional support) here...  ;-)
    2015 T@B S

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  • JeneenaeJeneenae Member Posts: 15
    Oh wow thanks so much!! I will look into this! 
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  • JeneenaeJeneenae Member Posts: 15
    Oooh no I finally go around to re stringing this door and got it back together but it only opens 1/2 way. I’ve done something wrong does anyone have any ideas? 
    Thanks !!
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  • JeneenaeJeneenae Member Posts: 15
    I’ve got to go back to the drawing board and try to string it again something is wrong 😑 
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  • vhollowvhollow Member Posts: 76
    Either the lengths of the six cords are incorrect in relation to where you crimped them together (in the part that loads into the rail) or the crimps themselves are catching on each other when you open the door. The best way to avoid that is to put shrink wrap tubing on the crimps. Pictures would help generate suggestions. Good luck! Remember, even Scott did it twice! The tensioners at the top and bottom might also be off.
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  • JeneenaeJeneenae Member Posts: 15
    Thank you ☺️ great ideas 💡  I did notice those comments in the threads about the shrink wrap. Looks like a trip to the hardware before I attempt the redo. Also watched a video and I may have tightened it up too much before crimping 
    thanks so much for the advice and encouragement! 
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  • JeneenaeJeneenae Member Posts: 15
    hello I’m back for more support please. So on the third try I was able to accomplish the resting. But when I initially was tearing open the frame I did drill out both rivets the one that the string wraps around remained in tact but I knew it wasn’t stable and failed when I moved the frame (and tryed to open and close it again). Does anyone have a solution for this. I know it had been discussed but don’t remember details about a solution. I’ve spent way too much time in this and am considering a new door since there is wear on the plastic caps on either end of the pull bar also. I’m just wondering even about another brand why so may issues with this door!!?? 
    HELP PLEASE!! IDEAS ANYONE? 
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  • ScottGScottG Administrator Posts: 5,549
    I also mangled that lower rivet the first time I disassembled my door. I posted my solution here. It has worked fine for three seasons now.
    Regarding the inability of the repaired door to open fully, I agree with @vhollow's suggestions above. I'm not aware of the video of this repair, so I can't comment on whether it gave good instruction or not.
    My advice is to carefully reread this entire discussion, make sure you understand exactly how the door works (it's not immediately intuitive), then reattempt the repair using the tutorials from the manufacturer and vhollow.
    Be patient and consider your first attempt a practice run. I've successfully repaired my door twice, but I did a much better job the second time. Good luck!
    2015 T@B S

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  • vhollowvhollow Member Posts: 76
    In the admittedly verbose instructions Scott references above I provide one solution to a drilled out lower rivet/string tensioner. Scott provides another. My repair is going strong (with 60 lb fishing line instead of nylon cord after four years of regular use (camping at least once a month all year). In fact, I have started repairing house blinds with monofilament too. There is a lot to be said for repairs made to last and last! I hope you persevere!
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