Holding Entry Door Open

DaveAlb · 05-29-2022, 11:39 AM

I have friction hinges on my entry door which are ok. The wind sometimes blows it around though. I would like a way to secure the storm door in the open position. Any solutions or good ideas out there?

bsmith0404 · 05-29-2022, 11:41 AM

You can use the same door holds that RVs used for years before the friction hinge came along.

DaveAlb · 05-29-2022, 12:07 PM

Would that be a magnetic closure? Just sticks to the fiberglass and fastens to the door with screws or something like that?

bsmith0404 · 05-29-2022, 01:04 PM

No, something like this.

sierraman68 · 05-29-2022, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bsmith0404

No, something like this.

I agree with Smitty. I installed this on my Cougar 25RES and it works great.

DaveAlb · 05-29-2022, 01:24 PM

Looks pretty screw intensive. Probably the way to go I suppose. Thanks😀

bsmith0404 · 05-29-2022, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveAlb

Looks pretty screw intensive. Probably the way to go I suppose. Thanks😀

Just put a piece of butyl tape behind each one and run the screws through it. If you use self tapping screws, it’s an easy install

**chuckster57** · 05-29-2022, 02:28 PM

I wouldn’t use self tapping screws, they will fail in a short time….seen it on customer units.

NH_Bulldog · 05-29-2022, 02:42 PM

I use magnets secured with 3M VHB adhesive. I did this when I removed the gas strut that held mine open so I could install MorRyde steps. Two magnets secure the door and it has never blown closed.

AP Products 013-09802 Magnetic Door Hold Backs, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N63U2UZ...ing=UTF8&psc=1

travelin texans · 05-29-2022, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bsmith0404

No, something like this.

I prefer this same latch type in stainless steel, it won't break or bend.

wrvond · 05-29-2022, 05:26 PM

The friction door is supposed to resist movement in winds up to 20 mph. Any more than that and I'm staying inside!

**sourdough** · 05-29-2022, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by wrvond

The friction door is supposed to resist movement in winds up to 20 mph. Any more than that and I'm staying inside!

Now, now. If I did that in my world I would never come out! Sort of a nice day today....about 35mph and dust everywhere. Normal stuff for most of the year anymore it seems. Of course that's why I leave here.

travelin texans · 05-29-2022, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sourdough

Now, now. If I did that in my world I would never come out! Sort of a nice day today....about 35mph and dust everywhere. Normal stuff for most of the year anymore it seems. Of course that's why I leave here.

I'm with you!
Lived in the Texas panhandle the 1st 45 years of my life, 20 mph is a nice cooling breeze, 30+ was normal daily winds, 50+ mph gusts not out of ordinary, thought that's the way it was everywhere............not so!
Yep! Left there & don't ever intend to live there again!

**sourdough** · 05-30-2022, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by travelin texans

I'm with you!
Lived in the Texas panhandle the 1st 45 years of my life, 20 mph is a nice cooling breeze, 30+ was normal daily winds, 50+ mph gusts not out of ordinary, thought that's the way it was everywhere............not so!
Yep! Left there & don't ever intend to live there again!

I'm with you. Now if I could just figure out the secret key to getting DW to feel the same way

travelin texans · 05-30-2022, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by sourdough

I'm with you. Now if I could just figure out the secret key to getting DW to feel the same way

I have folks ask about the weather in Amarillo, Lubbock & other places in the panhandle & I say it's ALWAYS too something, too hot, too cold, too windy, too dusty, too little rain, too much rain, too many tornadoes, but rarely too pretty.
I transferred to the Ft Worth area in '95, as we're unpacking after finding a house the DW looking out the picture window says, "come look at this" it was raining & I said "at what?" " the rain" she says "yea" & she said "it's coming straight down, I didn't know I ever came straight down, it's always rained sideways before!".

wrvond · 05-30-2022, 08:51 AM

I was stationed in Hawaii and came up for orders. I tried to stay in Hawaii where the average temperature is 75°F. The detailer sent me to South Texas telling me the average temperature there was 75°F - what he didn't tell me was that it was 120°F during the day and 30°F at night!

Back on topic:

I have these if the OP wants them:

DaveAlb · 05-30-2022, 12:01 PM

Thanks all! I’ll mull over your fine comments and take it from there.👍

Bustinbeards · 05-30-2022, 01:01 PM

I was going to do this but did not because it would allow the door to hit the awning arm. Before you make a move Make sure the door won’t hit the awning when the awning is deployed.

larryflew · 06-05-2022, 09:36 AM

Have used a magnetic on ours for years. I did have to replace it after 3 years just because of minor rust.

https://smile.amazon.com/LHE-Magneti...%2C204&sr=8-10

Socaldave · 06-07-2022, 09:52 AM

I just recently removed the gas strut from the bottom our entry door and installed 2 sets of magnets with 3M tape and it works well. I like the main door wide open for better view weather permitting. Amazon packer must have been lazy as I received a whole box of 6 pairs when the add stated 2 pieces.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RLR45NP...t_details&th=1

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