split basement door

[jepalmer]

love the split basement door - no more head knockers! Has anyone come up with a simple solution to keep the horizontal sections from trying to close when the wind blows?
thanks

 

[GMK32RLS]

Door magnets from Amazon worked for me. You will need to drill clear through the door and attach with SS screws.

Hamilton Bowes #1 Strongest - RV & Trailer Magnetic Door/Baggage Door Catch Camper Black Plastic (2-Pair)​

 

[jepalmer]

thanks
did you use one or two catches?

 

[GMK32RLS]

I put just one set on, but I am going to add the other set. I don't think one is enough in a stout gust of wind.

 

[JOHN D]

love the split basement door - no more head knockers! Has anyone come up with a simple solution to keep the horizontal sections from trying to close when the wind blows?
thanks

Bungee cord

 

[Hotrodjohn]

love the split basement door - no more head knockers! Has anyone come up with a simple solution to keep the horizontal sections from trying to close when the wind blows?
thanks

Where did you get it???

 

[JOHN D]

Any hardware store.

 

[Bozo]

Any hardware store.

Doesn’t the door rub on the latches for the lpg doors? I would be inclined to use magnetic catches to act as bumpers and catch in one.

 

[JOHN D]

Doesn’t the door rub on the latches for the lpg doors? I would be inclined to use magnetic catches to act as bumpers and catch in one.

No problems as long the bungee is tight

 

[John R]

I put these on my 385 about a year ago. Just used the 3m tape that they came with and has been great

Amazon.com

 

[Todd F]

I used these. They hold the door far enough away that the propane latches do not rub. I tried the magnets but they weren't strong enough to hold the door in a good breeze.

 

[ChasCapeGir]

I like the split door. But it holds rain - I discovered this weekend on first trip. it rained during our trip. When I raised the door to disconnect the water hose - rain water poured down inside of the door after I raised it.

Solution is going to put a clear bead of caulk around outside of frame of the door. I found The door entry basement door does the same thing (hold water).