Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

What kind of door hinge should I use for a door that will be 1&1/2" thick? My door and walls will be a sandwich construction. 1/2" ply, 3/4" insulation, and 1/4" interior skin.

Larry

My doors are 1 1/4" thick and are similar contruction to your doors. I purchased my hinges from McMaster-Carr. They are part #1264A12.



Two per side are sufficient for each door. I went with three per side because I thought it looked better.

I used torpedo hinges for mine. I like that I can lift off the door if I ever need to.

Two would have been sufficient but I thought three looked better too. I guess Aggies think alike.

If you like the Strap Style hinges, we use them on our Explorer Boxes and offer them for 1/2 the price of McMaster

I used the same hinges that Schaney used. They are strong and cost me about $5.00 each in 2006.

With the strap style hinge whats the best way to fasten it. With a bolt and nut, t-nut or wood screw???

LDK, for a heavier door like on a teardrop I'd go with bolts & nuts or bolts into t-nuts. On lighter doors like an Explorer Box front or side compartment, wood screws work fine, but if it will see off-pavement towing I like to go with bolts & nuts.

planovet wrote:I used torpedo hinges for mine. I like that I can lift off the door if I ever need to.

Two would have been sufficient but I thought three looked better too. I guess Aggies think alike.

I LIKE that look!

Are those tricky to locate?
(vendor, vendor, eh, eh?)

So you open the door... get a good hold.... and can lift it off?
That seems like a really handy thing when loading.

Yep, easy to lift off once the door is open.

Right hand hinge

Left Hand hinge

planovet wrote:Yep, easy to lift off once the door is open.

Right hand hinge

Left Hand hinge

So when you open the door?
How Far does it go back?
Does it lay close to flat?

I use the bullet hinge as well but decided only two per door. Great hinge and yes it will allow the door to swing all the way open. Ask me how I know as I had a door knob imprinted on the side wall. I was just thankful the window wasn't open. The removable feature was great during construction because the door could be constantly removed for fitting and finishing without having to remove and replace screws constantly. Some people I knew voiced concerns about not having hidden screws and how that may encourage thieves. If that is a concern just mix some epoxy and place in the screw heads.

Yep, it will go all the way flush to the side. Like zapj said you have to be careful or your open window or handle will hit the side.

Thanks for the replies, zap and plano!

They do sound great (opening allowing more space to move at your site; and removing during construction).

I just got the price estimate..... staggering!
Wasn't expecting that!

Need to think... and research!

I purchased mine from Moore Industrial Hardware on the internet. Type in the search box at their site, Torpedo hinge and your choices will show. Be sure and purchase both left hand and right hand hinges. I paid approx $79 back in '09 for my four. The site lists 'call' for a quote.