Replacing an access door

We also had to replace the access door to the refrigerator. First remove the old door by removing all the screws holding it on and pull it off.

Then measure the opening between the framing both height and width. You will have to buy the replacement door to fit this opening. Because of the age of our camper we could not find an exact replacement, so we found one that fit the height and width of the opening, but the corners were not as rounded as the original. 

In order to make the replacement door work we had to first remove the corner radius blocks that were put in for the old door. 

Then we used the new door to mark the siding so we could trim it off. Using sheet metal shears to cut the corners along the marks.

Next we put butyl tape around the new door frame piece. This is to seal the joint from water. Gray putty tape can also be used.

Next put the access door frame into the opening and secure with screws through the mounting holes.

Finally put the door into the frame, most new doors simply snap into place. And the job is done.

It took about half and hour to replace this door. The new door cost 40 dollars, so it isn't cheap, but most mobile technicians around here charge 85 dollars and hour and up plus parts. Along with a service call charge of 50 dollars and up just for coming out. So I saved at least 90 dollars by not having to pay the service call or labor bill. Not bad for a half hour of my time.

Have fun and Happy Rving.