Replacement Screen Door?

[Ericb760]

My 30 year old screen door has seen better days. It looks like at some time in the past someone tried to walk through it. The metal sheet in the middle of the door is warped and off track. I'm looking to replace the entire door but can't seem to find any online. I find re-screening kits, latches, and that plastic piece that slides left to right, but no actual screen doors. Anyone know where I can find a new one, or even a decent older one, that fits an 89' Winnie Chieftain?

[Elandan2]

You probably should start with RV salvage yards.

[tmsnyder]

Finding one at an RV junk yard sounds like your best bet. 

In the meantime, can you take it apart, straighten it and put it back together?   Maybe reinforce the bent part?

[Ericb760]

Finding one at an RV junk yard sounds like your best bet. 

In the meantime, can you take it apart, straighten it and put it back together?   Maybe reinforce the bent part?

No, I haven't. I plan on doing that soon but that metal piece is seriously wrecked and I don't know if I can salvage it.

[Oz]

If you're talking about the lower, thin aluminum panel insert, you can replace that with sheet aluminum.  Even textured aluminum.

[Ericb760]

If you're talking about the lower, thin aluminum panel insert, you can replace that with sheet aluminum.  Even textured aluminum.

I am, and that's a good idea!

[Oz]

Let us know how it works out.  I had to do it with mine.  Found one in a junkyard.  It was a little too big, but I used tin snips and voila!  Good as new.

[Ericb760]

Let us know how it works out.  I had to do it with mine.  Found one in a junkyard.  It was a little too big, but I used tin snips and voila!  Good as new.

On second thought, I am referring to the aluminum panel in the middle of the screen. The one that runs about 3/4 of the way across the screen that allows you to access the plastic piece that slides left and right. Same concept though. I had a look at it today. Looks like I can remove the screen door from the hinges (which are integrated with the actual door) and take it apart from there.

[Oz]

Yeah, got ya.  I had to replace my slider as well. Had to move one cross brace down a little to accomodate the slightly larger replacent one.  I did the same with that.