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Wanted: tear drop door or a small door

Postby Donkeypuncher » Tue Dec 27, 2016 9:26 pm

Looking for a cheap door for my new CT build. Hoping to get some leads on cheap ones. Must be smaller than 46 inches in height.
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Wanted: tear drop door or a small door

Postby cshane » Wed Dec 28, 2016 12:30 pm

Might want to look at R.V. Baggage access doors, works well so far for me and cheaper than others. eBay might be the best bet. Mine is pictured in my avatar.


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Re: Wanted: tear drop door or a small door

Postby Donkeypuncher » Thu Dec 29, 2016 10:16 am

cshane wrote:Might want to look at R.V. Baggage access doors, works well so far for me and cheaper than others. eBay might be the best bet. Mine is pictured in my avatar.


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How are those for locking and being able exit from?
I saw some at a RV salvage yard but didnt think the would work for my needs.
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Re: Wanted: tear drop door or a small door

Postby cshane » Thu Dec 29, 2016 10:33 am

Mine has two thumb locks for keeping it closed ,one key lock for locking it when we're not inside but as for being inside you just turn the latch to close. Drawback no window. I can snap some pics if you like?


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Re: Wanted: tear drop door or a small door

Postby Donkeypuncher » Thu Dec 29, 2016 12:57 pm

cshane wrote:Mine has two thumb locks for keeping it closed ,one key lock for locking it when we're not inside but as for being inside you just turn the latch to close. Drawback no window. I can snap some pics if you like?


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yes please
And if you have a brand or link that be great.
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Re: Wanted: tear drop door or a small door

Postby cshane » Thu Dec 29, 2016 6:27 pm

Image baggage door, exterior view.

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Re: Wanted: tear drop door or a small door

Postby cshane » Thu Dec 29, 2016 6:29 pm

Image baggage door , interior view.

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Re: Wanted: tear drop door or a small door

Postby cshane » Thu Dec 29, 2016 6:30 pm

Image Image thumb locks

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Re: Wanted: tear drop door or a small door

Postby cshane » Thu Dec 29, 2016 6:31 pm

Image thumb lock

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Re: Wanted: tear drop door or a small door

Postby Donkeypuncher » Thu Dec 29, 2016 8:35 pm

cshane wrote:Image baggage door, exterior view.

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I can dig that
No specific brand?
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Re: Wanted: tear drop door or a small door

Postby cshane » Thu Dec 29, 2016 9:18 pm

R.V. scrap yard find. They make different kinds no specific maker on it. EBay is riddled with them for reasonable price.

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Re: Wanted: tear drop door or a small door

Postby cshane » Thu Dec 29, 2016 9:20 pm

They also make different mounting styles, I have a smaller one with surface mount trim insert style.

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Re: Wanted: tear drop door or a small door

Postby Donkeypuncher » Fri Dec 30, 2016 9:17 am

Thanks man. looks like I am going back to the junkyard
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Re: Wanted: tear drop door or a small door

Postby cshane » Fri Dec 30, 2016 12:06 pm

Right on, I'd like to see what you come up with!


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Re: Wanted: tear drop door or a small door

Postby Al in PA » Sat Dec 31, 2016 8:51 am

While the door is a great idea, you may want to find a different lock. The keys on those compartment doors are interchangeable. Mine fits my camper, my daughter's camper, and my truck cap. For security, I'd want a different lock or an additional lock of some sort.
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