8
Kitchen
Hatch
To open the rear hatch
Unlock the handle and rotate it
vertically. Slowly raise the
hatch. If the hatch gives any
resistance, look under it to make
sure the prop rod is sliding
smoothly. On new trailers, you
may need to assist the prop rod,
with one hand, sliding it along
the groove on the bottom end.
Make sure that the prop rod slide
is fully moved to the bottom end
of the groove before releasing
the hatch.
To close the rear hatch
When closing the hatch, rotate
the handle
vertically
to pull back the locking bars.
Slowly raise the hatch with one hand lifting in the center of the hatch.
Using your other hand, slide the bottom end of the prop rod upward,
along the groove. As you guide the bottom end of the prop rod toward
the top of the groove, slowly lower the hatch. The hatch should close
smoothly without binding. If you feel resistance, do not force the hatch
closed. Check for items that are too tall and may be hitting the hatch,
ribs or prop rod. Check that the prop rod is sliding along the groove
properly.
When new, the hinge may slide from side to side. If the hatch binds
when almost closed, open hatch at least half way and then tap it
sideways to center the hatch.
Close the hatch fully and rotate the handle
horizontally
, extending the
locking bars, latching the hatch. Without rotating the handle, tug on the
handle to ensure that both sides of the hatch are properly latched.
Hatch should be locked during travel.
Periodically clean out gutters along side gaskets and along hinge.
