How to keep hurricane hinge from sliding

[les45]

I know that this topic has been discussed before, but it is one that bears repeating for those newer folks like me who think too much when trying to solve a problem. I had visions of some sort of fabricated bracket that would have to be screwed onto the body to cover both ends of the hinge. After a little research on some past forum posts I found this really neat (and simple) idea. Simply cut off the rounded portion of the lower leaf of the hinge and install a small sheet metal screw into the rounded part of the upper leaf. I cut the rounded part of the lower leaf flush with the side of the body. My hinge overhangs 1/2" and I drilled for the sheet metal screw about 1/4" from the edge. After these screws are in place on both sides, the hinge is totally secure and cannot move side to side.

[LDK]

I made my hatch rain diverters out of angle aluminum and it keeps the hinge from sliding plus it keeps the water out of the galley.I used ss screws and jb weld to fasten it to the camper. The critter has been outside for over 6 months and not one drop of water in the galley or the cabin I'm happy to say.