Safety Coat Hangers

[StanandShirley]

Has anyone found out where you can get coat hangers with a clip so they don’t come of the rail when going over rough ground. Living on the Fens some roads are like have a show-ground ride. I have only found one supplier but they are expensive. Sure I have seen them somewhere or suggestions on how to stop them jumping off the rail.

 

[M-J]

Google ‘anti theft coat hangers’

 

[StanandShirley]

Cheers M-J seen those but would like to take the hangers off sometimes sure I have seen some with a spring clip somewhere

 

[Lynne Roy]

I put ours on backwards and they don’t come of anymore, worth a try

 

[Stealaway]

Like the ones in Hotels? I would simply slow down. That much bouncing can't be good for the van.

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[denisejoe]

Have you tried putting pipe lagging over the bar? That will help the hangers to grip.

We actually live on an unmade road and have never had a problem with clothes or hangers coming off the rail. Maybe you're travelling too fast for the road conditions.

 

[Speve]

https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/foru...nd-clothes-fall-off-of-rail-any-ideas.112078/

 

[Riverbankannie]

https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/foru...nd-clothes-fall-off-of-rail-any-ideas.112078/

Nice to review an old thread with posts from a couple of much missed members.

 

[tonyidle]

Like the ones in Hotels? I would simply slow down. That much bouncing can't be good for the van.

It depends where the wardrobe is positioned relative to the rear axle. I've not had a problem prior to owning the current van. The wardrobe is as far to the rear as is possible without it being external and is therefore at the very end of the rear overhang. It takes very little to cause clothing disaster. As already suggested face the hook the opposite way. It works for me.

 

[pappajohn]

This may take a time little to picture.

Buy hangers with a small kick out on the open end of the hook or bend one with pliers.
Slip a strong rubber band over the hook.
Hang the garment and hanger on the rail.
Pull the rubber band under the rail and over the kick out on the hook.

Loop the band two or three times over the hook to shorten or tighten it

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[PeteH]

We had similar in the Winne; due to the wardrobes being right at the rear. Got some foam pipe lagging (large) pushed it OVER the hangers, This held the hooks on the rail and the gap at the top above the rails was almost filled so nothing came off?.

 

[rosalan]

My wife bought several coat hangers that used a spring loaded clasp, a bit like a carabiner principle, they were great but cannot find them even on ebay now and I have looked.

 

[TizzyOnTour]

After a bit of searching, we found these. Think you can get them on Amazon now

https://www.hangerworld.com/adult-c...ic-clothes-hangers/blue-windproof-hanger.html

 

[Reallyretired]

Swmbo takes so many clothes the wardrobe is stuffed Nothing can move.

 

[StanandShirley]

Once again the power of the Funsters have come up trumps for some ideas thanks to all. Reading the posts it’s because the wardrobe is at the rear in our new van Chausson 640 so thanks for that suggestion. I can also rule out driving too fast but again thanks for pointing that out too

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[bigtwin]

Maybe look at reducing tyre pressures?

Ian

 

[Duck Truck]

Sue jams so much in, I DEFY GRAVITY to overcome her packing

 

[PeteH]

Sue jams so much in, I DEFY GRAVITY to overcome her packing

Don`t even go there!, we have a family wedding in June. And the `van Wardrobe is already bursting at the seams!!, and that is with a month still to go!.

 

[Minxy]

What's a wardrobe?

When we get a new MH/camper one of the first things I do is shelve it and turned into a pantry with all our clothes getting neatly folded and put in cupboards.

 

[Duck Truck]

When we get a new MH/camper one of the first things I do is shelve it and turned into a pantry with all our clothes getting neatly folded and put in cupboards.

Sue would be taking tins of beans out and saying do I look good in this

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[Minxy]

Sue would be taking tins of beans out and saying do I look good in this

... maybe ...

 

[Duck Truck]

can i get that lady on a slice of toast with cheese on top?

 

[Stealaway]

can i get that lady on a slice of toast with cheese on top?

And what if that's Minxy?

 

[Lenny HB]

Full air suspension will solve the problem and get rid of some of that surplus cash us oldies accumulate.

 

[Minxy]

And what if that's Minxy?

Pleeeeeeeeaaaassssssseeee .. I have better taste than that ... I like Branstons beans!

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