Baggage door stop

Ron B. · #1 12-19-2009, 03:44 PM

What are builders putting in place to stop the bagage door from swinging forward and damaging the hinge?
Thanks Ron

RV10inOz · #2 12-20-2009, 01:52 AM

We used a Gas Strut like you use on the doors! Moubted on the top of the door not the bottom.

I thought I had a pic somewhere....but it seems not!

DB

Ron B. · #3 12-20-2009, 05:43 AM

Thanks for the reply. Hadn't thought of a strut. You must have one with much less presure , I wouldn't think it would take much to hold it open and I would not like to have to push that hard to close the door. It's not that strong. Somethink to think about.
Thanks ron

RONSIM · #4 12-20-2009, 02:45 PM

Attached at the top of the door and door frame. Allows about 110 degree of swing.

rsipp · #5 12-20-2009, 09:32 PM

I have seen several variations of flexible wire or small diam. cable used as a travel limit. Some were dressed up with colored shrink wrap etc. I need to install something myself.

Dick Sipp
N110DV

Rick S. · #6 12-21-2009, 07:09 PM

A swift smack to the back of the head for anyone opening my baggage compartment but me!!

Ron B. · #7 12-22-2009, 02:47 PM

My partners will not like that!!! Probably I would be the first one to get smacked.

Janekom · #8 12-27-2009, 06:51 AM

Even a piece of electrical wire (#18 or 16) with two terminals crimped on and two small screws will do it. Lasts for ages keeping my electric drill's chuck key.