How to better secure habitation door when open (1 Viewer)

[Smokaijo]

Hi Funsters,
We have a cassette lift so the habitation door staying open and fastened to van is a must however in this increasingly windy weather our present female/male connectors are just not doing it!
Today with the winds being gale force I was almost decapitated lol but hubby grabbed the door in time. The pics are what we have right now.
So would be interested in what other funsters have in place .

 

[buzz1]

Hi
There was a thread on here recently ref this as many people gave some tips , have a look in search section
Good luck

 

[Jev88]

Bungee cord around wing mirror or fixed point.

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[Jimbohorlicks]

Bungee cord to cycle rack.

 

[PhilMary]

I have the solution for you.
For sale on classified door/flap retention clips.

 

[Smokaijo]

Hi
There was a thread on here recently ref this as many people gave some tips , have a look in search section
Good luck

Wouldn’t happen to know which key words as habitation door sent me down a rabbit hole

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[Reallyretired]

I've used bungees for years.

 

[Two on Tour]

Bungee cord to cycle rack again.

 

[StillGoing]

Wouldn’t happen to know which key words as habitation door sent me down a rabbit hole

This one?
https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/secure-habitation-door-whilst-open.293827/

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[buzz1]

Wouldn’t happen to know which key words as habitation door sent me down a rabbit hole

Sorry been away from phone, but looks like you’ve been pointed in right direction by others

 

[VXman]

Bungee cord around wing mirror or fixed point.

Yep. From hab door handle to drivers door handle on my Fiat/Burstner coach built.

 

[mitzimad]

nothing is a good as a bungy imho

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[Larby]

Used on hab door and gas locker

 

[bigtwin]

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Used on hab door ant gas locker

Smokaijo the above is the solution that you are seeking. Any solution that involves a bungee is a Heath Robinson attempt and will, at some point, end up giving you a fat lip (or damage to your paintwork).

Do it right.

The above retainers are used by top motorhome brands as the means to restrain doors/lockers for a reason; they are durable and capable.

Ian

 

[nicholsong]

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Used on hab door and gas locker

Those are the real answer. Forget bungees they just stretch in a strong wind and bang the door around.

They are what are fitted to 44t trailers: imagine one of those trailer doors catching the wind when driver is unloading - broken bones or even fatal.

We have not drilled for these but have a ratchet strap, not bungee, from hab door to wing mirror mounting.

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[Brains]

A simple loop of paracord between door and wing mirror

Unlike a bungee, it does not stretech and it cant come undone accidently

 

[GMLS]

One of these with a hole drilled through both parts an an R clip on a piece of string

 

[Mike800966]

The horrible thing about these door restraints is that they let go without any warning ,,, until the door hits you.
We've long used a bit of sailing halyard/paracord in our case tied from the door liner to the passenger door handle.
Totally reliable, never let us down,,and cheaper. The deluxe model (1m longer) also let's us restrain the door at 90 degrees for when it's a bit breezy
Mike

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[Nanniemate]

Wouldn’t happen to know which key words as habitation door sent me down a rabbit hole

Just bungee it . Glad he didn't let you get decapitated . Are you sure your life insurance is up to date

 

[Attila the Hen]

Can thoroughly recommend the NiksNaks “Hab Strap” as sold by Parrotsol Central on EBay for £16.99 - does the job well without causing any damage. Item no.185978509201. Good luck! (And yes, I’m the seller’s proud Mum but it does work, believe me!)

 

[SallyM]

Hi Funsters,
We have a cassette lift so the habitation door staying open and fastened to van is a must however in this increasingly windy weather our present female/male connectors are just not doing it!
Today with the winds being gale force I was almost decapitated lol but hubby grabbed the door in time. The pics are what we have right now.
So would be interested in what other funsters have in place .View attachment 850451View attachment 850452

Bungee cord, one end hooked into door, the other on the rear wheel..works a treat!

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[PhilMary]

I have the correct solution for sale on the Classifieds.

 

[Woodburner]

Yep. From hab door handle to drivers door handle on my Fiat/Burstner coach built.

Ditto (except ours is a Knaus)