I have a Compass CV20 based on a 2019 Ducato and ( through what I consider to be a stupid design) I’ve ended up with a smashed rear door window on my 10 day old van
I opened the rear door to get our chairs out of the van and the wind caught the door and whipped it through 180 degs smashing the window against the corner of the van.
I’m at a loss as to why anyone would design something that is so easy to severely damage and then fail to give adequate warnings.
My previous van, also on a Ducato, never suffered this problem because the window was a different make and didn’t contact the corner of the van when fully open.
The worst part is that this particular converter makes a big sales pitch about the ‘fully opening barn doors’ but I can't find a bit that says ‘except in windy conditions’.
My question is :- Does anyone know of a opening limiter strap/device that would prevent the doors from opening more than 90 degs or for that matter any suggestions that could solve this problem?
Unfortunately, the Fiat door restraints only do just that. Restrain. They don’t stop it.
This is only our second rear lounge configuration and I love relaxing in it overlooking the beach/mountains/river. Howeve, I will be constantly on edge now watching for leaves rustling excessively prompting me to leap out and shut the doors.
I hope some knowledgeable person out there can help.
I opened the rear door to get our chairs out of the van and the wind caught the door and whipped it through 180 degs smashing the window against the corner of the van.
I’m at a loss as to why anyone would design something that is so easy to severely damage and then fail to give adequate warnings.
My previous van, also on a Ducato, never suffered this problem because the window was a different make and didn’t contact the corner of the van when fully open.
The worst part is that this particular converter makes a big sales pitch about the ‘fully opening barn doors’ but I can't find a bit that says ‘except in windy conditions’.
My question is :- Does anyone know of a opening limiter strap/device that would prevent the doors from opening more than 90 degs or for that matter any suggestions that could solve this problem?
Unfortunately, the Fiat door restraints only do just that. Restrain. They don’t stop it.
This is only our second rear lounge configuration and I love relaxing in it overlooking the beach/mountains/river. Howeve, I will be constantly on edge now watching for leaves rustling excessively prompting me to leap out and shut the doors.
I hope some knowledgeable person out there can help.
