Simple Modifications

[wittmeba]

Hello,

I'm still new to this forum. Hope this is the right place suggest to the mfg.

I have spent much time on the rv.net forum and often enjoy exchanging ideas for simple modifications that just make camping more enjoyable.

One thing I really like that I did for my own rig was put a magnetic door keeper for holding the door open on the main entrance door. I was able to leave the existing latch in tact in case we encounter high winds but still want the door open. The magnetic latch is quite stout on its own.

Id like to see this become standard in the industry on all RV's for the door and all the outside storage access compartments. They could be about half the length as the storage compartments doors don't have handles to be concerned with hitting the side of the rig.

Here is my mod:
http://members.cox.net/bruce.wittmeier/images/MagDoorPropMag.jpg
http://members.cox.net/bruce.wittmeier/images/MagDoorPropBoth.jpg

I am impressed with what I see about Heartland and the thought behind the design. Perhaps they can be first.

Thanks,
Bruce

 

[bigredtruck]

this is very cool and we will be doing the same! Will make it much easier for the kids to close the door.

 

[mike3fan]

Yes very nice indeed,can you tell us where you picked up these?

 

[truknutt]

Yes very nice indeed,can you tell us where you picked up these?

Here is one source: Improvementscatalog.com

I have them in my stick home to hold the doors open when we "air out" the house. The wind-tunnel effect would just slam the doors; not with these magnetic stops!

It never occurred to me to mount them on the 5er.

 

[wittmeba]

Magnetic door prop

I ordered mine online as I couldnt find anything locally.

Here is a couple options: This chrome might hold up a little better too although mine dont look bad after 3+ years.

http://www.thehardwarehut.com/catalog-product-specs.php?p_ref=10909&q=

and nice gray
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0006LA2TC/104-0396612-5313521?v=glance

and 'Solid Brass' - might be best for outside.
http://door-hinges.com/catalog-product-specs.php?p_ref=10334

I dont remember seeing all these choices when I originally found the one I bought.

Just found this too:
http://gatelatchusa.com/s-cart/ds.phtml

Very powerful magnet and the striker plate is spring loaded to reduce impact and noise when connecting.

 

[wittmeba]

this is very cool and we will be doing the same! Will make it much easier for the kids to close the door.

True, however, it made it easier for 'me' to close the door. I dont have to go down the steps