Bathroom door - safety strap May 06, 2020, 08:33:32 pm Hi all, So out adventure is going well so far.... I have a ton of questions that I will ask once we are home and have general access to wifi and some post traveling downtime.For now... Wondering if anyone has a solution they have used with good results to keep the bathroom door from swinging open and stressing the hinges?Somewhat like a safety chain on a bathroom mirror or household screen door. I found this door support for a jeep that is sort of the idea I am thinking but wondering if anyone has done this on their camper with good results and specific product recommendations. Here is the link the jeep idea.. Smittybilt Jeep Wrangler Adjustable Door Straps 769401 (Universal Fitment)Thanks!! Jodi 1 Likes
Re: Bathroom door - safety strap Reply #1 – May 06, 2020, 09:55:47 pm Why would the bathroom door ‘swing open’ unless it isn’t closed/latched securely? If the door is ajar and the rig is not *level*, the door may swing open, but otherwise it should stay closed. Is the door latch not closing properly? Bathroom door latches on LDs often need adjustments to close properly; if the door is popping open and swinging, this may be the cause. 3 Likes
Re: Bathroom door - safety strap Reply #2 – May 06, 2020, 10:10:39 pm Jodi, Our RB has a closet door latch similar to this RV latch sold on Amazon. Amazon.com: RV Designer H531, Privacy Latch, Brown, Interior Hardware:...I purchased a backup latch from the Mothership. As Joan mentioned, sometimes the strike plate on the jam needs to be adjusted. Either up/down or forward/backward. Once the latch is working properly/replaced, it should secure the door during travel. Adjustment should be pretty simple. In the meantime, you may want to use a small piece of Velcro in the door jam as a stop gap. Good luck.Kent 2 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Bathroom door - safety strap Reply #3 – May 07, 2020, 03:22:13 am I had to replace mine as well. For the trip wedge something under the door to keep it closed. I actually used a wheel chock to keep mine closed!Then I got a replacement in Amazon.Juanita
Re: Bathroom door - safety strap Reply #4 – May 07, 2020, 01:04:40 pm [Quote from: Joan - May 06, 2020, 09:55:47 pmWhy would the bathroom door ‘swing open’ unless it isn’t closed/latched securely? If the door is ajar and the rig is not *level*, the door may swing open, but otherwise it should stay closed. Is the door latch not closing properly? Bathroom door latches on LDs often need adjustments to close properly; if the door is popping open and swinging, this may be the cause.The latch often gets out of adjustment and can break if forced.The Mothership is a good source of replacements, it can be difficult to match parts online, the Factory normally is familiar with the needed correct replacements.Take stock of the little, specialized fittings on your LD and consider buying a few spares at the same time. The various door latches are prime candidates for breakage.Larry
Re: Bathroom door - safety strap Reply #5 – May 07, 2020, 09:46:48 pm Sorry, wasnt really clear on my explanation...The door latch is working great. The door works great. But the hinges are not at all "stiff" so when you open the door and let it go even with hardly any inertia or any off level-ness it swings and I can hear it stressing / creaking at the point where the hinges attach to the wall. Not sure if this makes sense. My dad and myself are both very careful with all of the things in the RV but if someone was to open the door and not be aware / careful or if it was slightly off level and swung open unexpectedly I would hate for it to pull the hinges out. I think we have some ideas for a solution. If we come with one will post to let you know. Thanks!!
Re: Bathroom door - safety strap Reply #6 – May 07, 2020, 10:10:27 pm Quote from: JodiH - May 07, 2020, 09:46:48 pmThe door latch is working great. The door works great. But the hinges are not at all "stiff" so when you open the door and let it go even with hardly any inertia or any off level-ness it swings and I can hear it stressing / creaking at the point where the hinges attach to the wall. Not sure if this makes sense. Lazy Daze uses five hinges on the bathroom door, in most models. This is two more than what most builders use.The door shouldn't creak or make any other noises if the hinges are in good shape and the screws are tight.The hinge screws do loosen with time and use and should be tightened periodically while doing the same to every hinge and door handle in the rig, the screws loosen unless they have been glued in place. The exterior screws can loosen too.A drop of oil occasionally on all the hinges isn't a bad idea.Larry
Re: Bathroom door - safety strap Reply #7 – May 07, 2020, 10:14:07 pm Good idea Larry. Thanks! They didnt seem loose at all but we will try to give them a turn to tighten and see if it helps. On an aside from the above comment.... if we tighten the exterior screws wont it crack the paint?
Re: Bathroom door - safety strap Reply #8 – May 07, 2020, 10:49:53 pm Quote from: JodiH - May 07, 2020, 10:14:07 pmGood idea Larry. Thanks! They didn't seem loose at all but we will try to give them a turn to tighten and see if it helps.On an aside from the above comment.... if we tighten the exterior screws won't it crack the paint?If the screws are loose enough to crack the paint when tightened, IMO, the screws need to be tightened.The seal between the screw and body can be renewed with an application of Captain Tolley's Creep Crack Cure Penetrating Sealant, a thin sealant with strong capillary action, it gets sucked into the voids. Two applications should do the job, wiping up any excess immediately. The paint can be touched up if desired.https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?id=3780156On the exterior sides, there is a metal trim strip the covers the junction between the aluminum sides and the lower fiberglass skirting.The screws securing the trim piece are often loose and many will not tighen and instead spin, water has entered the screw hole and damage the wood. The screws are plain steel and can rust away. To repair, buy new stainless steel screws in the same size but in a much longer length. I blow the hole out with compressed air and then inject wood glue into the hole, using an irrigation syringe.Marine epoxy would be a better choice but beyond what most want to deal with.While the glue is still wet, install the new screw, the extra length should grab onto good wood and once the glue has cured, the hole is sealed. After all the screws are tightened, apply Captain Tolley's along the top edge of the trim strip, to seal it.BTW, this needs to be done in dry, warm weather where there is no moisture present. A good summertime project.Larry 5 Likes
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