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door construction
Posted:
Wed May 04, 2005 11:37 amby cjm
Ok.....now that I have a shape in mind, I need a quick lesson on door buildin'.....any good links? Maybe a quick DIY Mike?
thanks cj
Camp Inn Door Frame Kit
Posted:
Thu May 05, 2005 6:57 amby KZ76017
cjm,
I ordered a door frame kit from Camp Inn that came with complete instructions. It was a 3 page document with step by step instructions. Cary, from Camp Inn was even nice enough to send me a template for the cutout.
I'm very happy to have used this method as it provided me with a locking door handle and a good weatherproof seal. I would highly suggest going the extra mile and getting the kit.
I also bought the windows form them.
Check out the lastest pictures of my build journal.
Posted:
Thu May 05, 2005 8:04 amby IraRat
Do you have link for them?
Posted:
Thu May 05, 2005 10:12 amby mexican tear
Posted:
Thu May 05, 2005 10:25 amby IraRat
Thanks! (I went to Campinn.com, but nothing THERE.)
Also, maybe I'm blind, but I don't see any door kits on the site.
Posted:
Thu May 05, 2005 10:41 amby mexican tear
IraRat
Just give them a call and they will make it happen. They even made me a special kit since I had already cut my doors.
kai
Posted:
Thu May 05, 2005 11:10 amby IraRat
Cool. Anything that can make this easier is okay with me!
I'm just doing a simple 30 by 36 rectangle, but I don't want to take any chances!
Posted:
Fri May 06, 2005 9:10 amby IraRat
I just sent them an e-mail, but I'm curious about exactly what came with your kit. Did it include the edging, handle, latch, etc.--basically EVERYTHING you need except for the actual wood door and framing itself?
Posted:
Fri May 06, 2005 10:48 amby mexican tear
Yep, It came with it all.
kai
door frame parts
Posted:
Fri May 06, 2005 11:05 amby KZ76017
yeah, check out my teardrop build photos, I took a picture of what I received while it was still in the box.
Posted:
Fri May 06, 2005 11:31 amby IraRat
I see. The thing is, all I'm gonna need is the edge trimming and handle stuff. I'm using a porthole for a window--as everyone on this site is sick of hearing about.
Posted:
Fri May 06, 2005 11:35 amby mikeschn
Grant can help you out with the edge trimming and the handle!!!
http://www.teardrops.net/lilbear/parts.html
Mike...
door source
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Sat May 07, 2005 12:33 amby darockrider
I picked up a great door for my small motorcycle towed teardrop from a local RV salvage. In a previous life it was a cargo access door from a larger travel trailer or fifth wheel. I stripped off the white enamel and installed a window (from a semi truck salvage) and voila a great door!
and cheap. Less than $50 for door and window!
gerald in Winnipeg
