I NEED 2 Hurrican hinges (CANCEL THE ORDER)

[fm-usa]

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CANCEL THAT ORDER!!!
Have to go a different route.

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I'm prepping to build my trailer. I need 2 hurricane hinges.
Hopefully someone here has extras they can unload.
I need both in 5 foot length.
Email me since I'm not here a lot.
fvm(a)usa[DOT]com
THANKS!

[finleycraft]

Frank can take care of you. They are not the cheapest hinge but well worth it http://teardroptrailerparts.com/ looks like a 5ft piece will run ya 71 bucks with shipping x2 if that is what you need. Happy building!

[fm-usa]

OUCH! . . . $71 for one?
Those plastic hinges are more palatable at $17.00 each. Tho I don't know their longevity. Price and weight I'd carry 2 spares anyways.
I also see Ebay has them for $45 each. Since I've never delt with Hurricane hinges before I'd be digging deep checking for quality.

[finleycraft]

I have yet to hear a person say they aren't worth it though. I have been through numerous rain storms and very windy days. Haven't had ANY leaks. If you install it right it will save you $$$ in the long run in repairs and time.

[fm-usa]

I know you're right.
Budget is the main issue then ease of replacement second.
I'm keeping these hinges out in the open, just in case.
I could use metal piano hinges with a rubber cover but I know those ALL too well... (last resort).

I'm toying with the idea of a stiff plastic milk carton, cutting it in a spiral to make a long plastic hinge. Maybe do 2 layers worth. Has anyone tried this?

[Tomterrific]

Look for a coveyer belt suplier in your city. These guys use fiber reinforced rubber sheet that is super tough. Years ago I found a place down from where the kids had soccer practice. Their dumpster was full of end cuts and long strips where they narrowed the belt. I thought about using one of these strips/ribbons as a waterproof living hinge. My idea used aluminum bar stock screwed on each side of the strip to secure the hinge.

Tom I am

[fm-usa]

DOG GONE IT, tossed out one of those belts 6 years ago.
My Pack-Rat mentality is slipping.


LOL, Thanks! Will look.

[tony.latham]

These will save a bit of money:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ON-SALE-RV-Tear ... 2u&vxp=mtr

Make sure they're about 60.34" for a tad bit of overhang.

TL

[Tomterrific]

A bunch of folks have had leaking problems with a hurricane hinge. I'm one. I bought a $60 hurricane hinge thinking it was waterproof and I figured it was a traditional solution so I spent my tightwad money. It leaked heavy dew through capillary action the first time I opened the hatch in the morning. Great... I had to put a rubber cover over the hinge to make it completely waterproof. I could have used a $15 piano hinge and got as good of performance. Search for hurricane problems/leaks and see even a seller has come up with a way to seal the hinge. Why seal a waterproof hinge? So be aware, the hinge works if it is installed on close to a vertical hatch but water can get inside when a hatch is opened as water runs back to the hinge. It is a neat design but it did not work for me.

T

[Alan_H]

Has anyone picked up the "Better than Hurricane Hinge" business from li'l bear? http://www.teardrops.net/teardroptrailerparts.html

I keep kicking myself for not getting one before he retired.

[tony.latham]

Has anyone picked up the "Better than Hurricane Hinge" business from li'l bear? http://www.teardrops.net/teardroptrailerparts.html

I keep kicking myself for not getting one before he retired.

I have used three. Retired, or not, I'm fairly sure that Grant is still selling them. If I were building a fourth, I'd be knocking on his door, or at least a phone call.

Tony

[fm-usa]

... It leaked heavy dew through capillary action the first time I opened the hatch in the morning.
It is a neat design but it did not work for me. T

I see the problem.

HH2.PNG (36.89 KiB) Viewed 2260 times

[tony.latham]

... It leaked heavy dew through capillary action the first time I opened the hatch in the morning.
It is a neat design but it did not work for me. T

I see the problem.

HH2.PNG

It's been suggested for those that open the hatch while raining or wet with dew to apply a rubber bumper-gasket immediately below the hinge. I've never had a problem so I haven't added this.

Tony

[fm-usa]

It's been suggested for those that open the hatch while raining or wet with dew to apply a rubber bumper-gasket immediately below the hinge. I've never had a problem so I haven't added this. Tony

But the problem still exists unless the baffle is beyond the upper half of the hinge, that defeats the hinges simple purpose.
I see the HH should be recessed so a rubber cover is flush with the outer surface thus begetting proper Zero Drag airfoil. Has anyone done this?
FM

[tony.latham]

It's been suggested for those that open the hatch while raining or wet with dew to apply a rubber bumper-gasket immediately below the hinge. I've never had a problem so I haven't added this. Tony

But the problem still exists unless the baffle is beyond the upper half of the hinge, that defeats the hinges simple purpose.
I see the HH should be recessed so a rubber cover is flush with the outer surface thus begetting proper Zero Drag airfoil. Has anyone done this?
FM

Take a look at Kayakdlk's post here: viewtopic.php?f=21&t=64441

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