cabin door on 280

[JYurgo]

My cabin door takes 2 men and a boy to move. Any ideas how to free it up? Thanks

 

[2000SEARAY280SS]

Mine is the same way. Sorry don't know of a fix but I do know what does not work. WD-40 and silicon spray.

 

[Henry Boyd]

Rollers are probably shot, typical issue with 280 DA. Do a search there has been a lot of prior discussion on the topic.

 

[jim_m5]

try running a candle on the tracks. The wax helps.

 

[gerryb]

EVERY time you force a cabin door open, the problem gets worse. Search the site - the info you need is posted many times over. Worse case is that the plastic sliders are worn. Best case is you need a good cleaning and lube to get it to work as it should. The key is to keep the tracks clean and lubed. As soon as you feel any sticking, time to clean and lube so as to NOT damage the rollers...

 

[Two Peas]

EVERY time you force a cabin door open, the problem gets worse. Search the site - the info you need is posted many times over. Worse case is that the plastic sliders are worn. Best case is you need a good cleaning and lube to get it to work as it should. The key is to keep the tracks clean and lubed. As soon as you feel any sticking, time to clean and lube so as to NOT damage the rollers...

I can attest to this advice - CSR forums have tons of advice on sticky doors, especially on the 280DA.

The one piece of advice I can share that has worked well for me is that after I hose out the bottom aluminum track and area (where the bottom of the door rests on the track, and where it slides under the helm), is this: I take a microfibre cloth and about 4 ounces of rubbing alcohol and force the cloth through as much of the track as I can. I soak the cloth in the alcohol first. The result is that the track ends up perfectly clean, and the alcohol evaporates quickly, leaving a clean, dry track.

Ever since I've followed the advice of keeping the track clean, my door has functioned almost flawlessly. It is amazing what a difference the cleaning has made - I use no lubricant at all...

 

[dpvandy01]

Mine gets cleaned after every overnight or long day spent on board...