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A how to on MH door replacement with standard size doors

Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2009 10:01 pm
by smorenski
Hi guys i'm new here and just bought a 1986 double wide 1850 square ft trailer for 2k that needs a little tlc here and there but very livable i will add. anyways i want to replace the main back door in the laundry room with a standard size house door because i can't get a couch or fridge in lol and was wondering how hard of a task this is.I'm pretty handy with some tools but i've never replaced a whole door frame or window before and that is exactly what i wanna do to this.

Any ideas guys? Thanks!

Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 9:29 am
by Greg
Hi & welcome. The first thing you need to do is measure the height and make sure you can get a full size door in. You will need to reframe and have enough room for a double (at least) top header. Keep in mind that some electrical may need to be moved also.

Mark, the owner of this site has a book in the 'Books & parts" section that covers this & most other repairs & upgrades. Greg

RE: A how to on MH door replacement with standard size doors

Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 5:41 pm
by mnc
You can find out how and see what I did from my posting here:
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