Mobile home entry door replacement… odd size
#1
09-04-22, 12:37 PM
Mobile home entry door replacement… odd size
I have an 89 Champion mobile home that we use for a weekend cabin. My entrance door is needing to be replaced, it’s coming apart. The door itself measures 32” x 73.5”. The closest size that I’ve seen is 32” x 74” and even that is rare. Would the 74” door fit or do I need to find an exact 73.5 size?
#2
09-04-22, 04:17 PM
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#3
09-04-22, 04:39 PM
I did some more measurement since I’m currently at camp. I can see the side of the frame, it measures 34”. I can see the top frame but not below the aluminum threshold because of the carpet, that measurement is 74 3/4ish so adding the threshold and a 1” frame makes it 34” x 76” rough opening.
My previous measurements were the actual door without the frame. Now to find a reasonable replacement inswing with or without a window. It’s a camp that only gets used 6 times a year or so I don’t want to break the bank.
My previous measurements were the actual door without the frame. Now to find a reasonable replacement inswing with or without a window. It’s a camp that only gets used 6 times a year or so I don’t want to break the bank.
#4
09-06-22, 10:47 AM
OK, now that I've determined size, I have a 34 x 76, left hand, inswing door, lets talk type.
*If I buy an exterior inswing door, will the door be furthest out with a 4" frame toward the inside?
--- OR ---
*If I buy an exterior inswing door, will the door be inward with a frame outward and I need to add a screen door or is that a scenario that only comes with a "combination" door?
*Can I buy an exterior inswing and add my own existing screen door or do they only come as a combination?
I replaced my rear door a few years back with a dexter outswing with a shotgun window. My front door is exactly the same but its an inswing. Dexter doesn't seem to make an inswing door like that. The Dexter is a cheesy wood framed door with what looks like Formica on the outside. That would fit this bill perfectly if I could find one like that. This is a summer camp and an older mobile, I cant see putting a ton of money into a fancy door.
*If I buy an exterior inswing door, will the door be furthest out with a 4" frame toward the inside?
--- OR ---
*If I buy an exterior inswing door, will the door be inward with a frame outward and I need to add a screen door or is that a scenario that only comes with a "combination" door?
*Can I buy an exterior inswing and add my own existing screen door or do they only come as a combination?
I replaced my rear door a few years back with a dexter outswing with a shotgun window. My front door is exactly the same but its an inswing. Dexter doesn't seem to make an inswing door like that. The Dexter is a cheesy wood framed door with what looks like Formica on the outside. That would fit this bill perfectly if I could find one like that. This is a summer camp and an older mobile, I cant see putting a ton of money into a fancy door.
