Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

I am starting my hatch for a Generic Benroy. How much spacing is usually left between the Hatch and wall, and how is the hatch kept from sliding on the Hurricane Hinge?? Thanks in advance, I know the help is here. Love it.

Well, I always provide a 1/4" gap between the hatch and side walls. And on the KIT I'm rebuilding, I added teflon shims for centering hatch & prevent side movement. one each side. Works great with a 1/4" gap hatch to wall & 7/32" teflon shim (cut from chopping board). Just the way I do it, it's not law.



My KIT rebuild is HERE.

Like Gage said,

1/4" on each side...

Typically by not opening it up too far keeps it from sliding out of bounds...

I did have one trailer where it would go out of bounds from time to time. A good swift hit with the palm of your hand will tell it where to go!!!

Mike...

My gas struts keep the hinge from sliding

lol,
If MadJack was around, He'd chime in on how he adds a small screw to keep the hinge from sliding letf/right.
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"Jack AKA (Madjack) talks about proper installation of Hurricane hinge:

I made my hatch 1/4" smaller than the sidewalls, so that's 1/8" space on
each side for free hatch movement.

To keep the hurricane hinge from sliding...1) cut the hinge so that it is 1"
longer overall than the width of the tear...this will act a deflector to keep
rain water from running into the galley 2) on the hatch portion of the hinge,
cut it off so that it is 1/2" shorter overall than the body portion 3) drill a
hole in the body portion of the hinge barrel 1/8th" from the ends and run a
small screw down into the hole after mounting is complete...this will keep
the hinge from sliding and from leaking.... "

Mike

To keep the hinge from sliding sideways. Fasten the tops of the support struts to the rear of the center of mass so the hinge carries some weight while opened. To move side ways it has to be able to "juggle" a bit. Put the upper support to the rear of the center of mass and the hinge will also carry part of the weight. Don't want to put the upper support forward of center of mass as that will put even more weight on them.

When i first built mine i had the supports at the center of mass and the hinge would slip to the side real easy. I have since gone to a different set up and now all is good.

Ok, I am going to incorporate a couple of your ideas for the hatch. Thank you all for the help.

Clint

Depending upon the style of hinge; there are two fixes.

For the hurricane hinge: remove 1/8" from each end of the inside tube then crimp the outside ends.

For a piano hinge: use a center puch to lock the hinge to the pin on one end.

No slippage.

Mad jacks the man.you can tell your the real deal when people quote you.lol