Need to replace screen door slider

[sheelister]

The squarish plastic slider near the handle of our screen door has bitten the dust! Local RV suppliers don't have anything that size. Anyone ever replace theirs? Can use recommendations as to where to look. Thanks.

[Shane Wood]

Try Tiara rv or bontrackers

[sheelister]

bon trackers search doesn't show anything relevant. Different spelling??

[Shane Wood]

Originally Posted by sheelister

bon trackers search doesn't show anything relevant. Different spelling??

Bontragers
Sorry

[r time soon]

Most entry doors have a sticker or 2 stuck to the door themselves in the hinge area. How about a picture or this door information? Manufacturer and model number should help immensely.

[gmisek]

I ordered mine from Amazon
Lippert Components 239061 Screen Door Slider Panel with Push-Down Knob Opener, White

[brad chilton]

Amazon with lippert parts .. You get whole kit to replace handle assy ... Plastic slider is avail to I believe

[R38Special]

Amazon has the clear plastic piece. We just replaced ours.

[Ozzie]

If you have the "clear" 8" x 8" slider like in our 2013 31SL, this is it:

PN 4701-00 -- Dexter RH Screen Door Slider, Clear for Series 5050 Radius Corner Upgraded Screen Door Includes 4700-00 Slider Stopper, $35.00. Buy at:

JACK@PACIFICRVPARTS.COM

[sheelister]

How did you get the slider into the two tracks on the door?? Looks like I need to break the door frame to get it in! Took black handle off, but to no avail. Suggestions?

[Shane Wood]

Originally Posted by sheelister

How did you get the slider into the two tracks on the door?? Looks like I need to break the door frame to get it in! Took black handle off, but to no avail. Suggestions?

Bend it to put it in
Insert 1 side then bend the plastic to pop in the other side

[sheelister]

Thanks. I thought about doing that. The thinner edge of the slider actually bends fairly easily. But the thicker edge is so much stiffer, I'm afraid I might break it if I bend it. Maybe if I warm it up in the sun it will bend enough to work. Thanks. I'll keep trying

[Shane Wood]

Originally Posted by sheelister

Thanks. I thought about doing that. The thinner edge of the slider actually bends fairly easily. But the thicker edge is so much stiffer, I'm afraid I might break it if I bend it. Maybe if I warm it up in the sun it will bend enough to work. Thanks. I'll keep trying

Or a hair dryer

[Ozzie]

Thank you very much for the comments about listing part numbers and part sources for parts for sharing with the Redwood community. We need to add tips too, like for the case here!

Here is the method for installing the slider:
1. Remove the two quarter inch plastic button caps on the "edge" of the door just above the black handle latch.
2. Remove the two screws that hold the slider support top bar in place.
3. Gently remove about 8 inches of screening on the top and bottom of the top support bar. Pull the small rubber screen rib out enough so you can raise the top support bar upward a bit
4. Gently move the top support arm upward about one inch. This will allow you to insert the clear plastic door slider.
5. Reassemble in reverse order of the steps above. You'll need a screen removal/insertion tool.
That's it ... simple after you do it once!��

Good luck and stay safe,
Ozzie

[Barb]

I just went online. Delivered in 2 days. Easy