How to repair huge hole in 5th wheel door?

Sherry
by Sherry
I live in 5th wheel with my labs. Someone tried getting in my yard and my dogs went through the door after them. Huge hole! Suggestions to fix. New door about 400.00. Plywood covers now.

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  • Mar12636992 Mar12636992 on Sep 20, 2017

    Why not take advantage of the hole and put in a dog door insert that can be locked inside when you are gone. Also put up a couple of signs that read "Beware of Dogs."

  • SandyG SandyG on Sep 20, 2017

    Not sure about repair, but you might want to check at trailer retail sales for used 5th wheel parts. Sometimes they are damaged, but still, sell parts that are usable.

  • KattywhampusLOL KattywhampusLOL on Sep 20, 2017

    Hello Sherry, I have searched andserched to try and find a way for you to have a sturdy repair for the hole in your 5th wheel door without a ton of money. I have had no luck. I've been chewing on this dilemma now for over an hour, and mentioned it to my sister who has done some rv travelling in her time, and my sister suggested perhaps you could find one inexpensively at a slavage yard or online through Craig's list. I sure do wish I could have helped you out with an exact solution on how to do this. I'm thinking right now that the plywood is better than a hole, and it's too bad you can't get some shhet metal between the plywood and door itself so if your dogs hit the plywood to get out again they will have to get through the sheetmetal too., and maybe do at least the bottom half of the outside of the door with some aluminum diamond siding stuff or match to whatever covers the outside of the door you've repaired. Sorry I couldn't do more to help. Maybe someone else has a better idea. It would be nice if ou could get a really good used door for a much lower price than you were quoted for a new one. Good Luck Sherry :) Thank you for thinking of coming to HOMETALK for a solution. :)

  • Ebbjdl Ebbjdl on Sep 20, 2017

    Where is 5th wheel, ? and what is it?

  • Scour the internet for used parts and if you have any salvage yards or "pick a part" typle places, see if they have any. I like the doggie door idea myself. Can you post a photo?

  • DMA DMA on Sep 20, 2017

    pictures attached of truck with attached 5th wheel trailer and closeup of 5th wheel hookup in bed of truck

  • V Smith V Smith on Sep 20, 2017

    I had to google 5th Wheel to see what it is. Your door isn't just a door it's automotive body too. This is a bummer, because typical body work can be heavy but that's where my head takes me. I'm thinking a sheet metal patch held on with pop rivets then fiberglass mesh and bondo. Bondo edges first to get mesh on tight, then spread bondo over entire surface. You may have to do it in layers sanding between coats but bondo is magic. Check in with the folks at the automotive supply store they may have more options for you, especiallg since this is you door and it needs to be secure and water tight.