Need some input

[GPW]

Although the sandbag idea here still hasn’t registered ( I’m “thick”sometimes ) , you just need something to hold the doors open , right? What about those RV door rod and clasp door holder open thingies ... They look pretty easy and Strong .... http://www.easternmarine.com/trailer-do ... hook-dh500

OT... Saw a Great show on cable about “How Beer saved the World” ... Whoa!!! never knew that ....Without Beer, we might not be here.. More Beer is indicated !!! new Foamie Standard Ballast ( FSB ) ... 650 lb. Beer ...

[KCStudly]

Because of the way I designed the trim at the bottom the doors will only open to 90 degrees to the body.

GPW, above quote might explain why those std tie backs would be harder to implement.

[mezmo]

Hi Mel,

What about...

Getting some Large "L" or shelf brackets - with at least 1ft long legs - and mount
a piano hinge to one of the legs, and attach the hinged leg to the door or door
frame - whatever is appropriate . That will allow you to fold the bracket up
for travel with the doors closed, and once you need access/park/set-up-camp
you can open the door(s) and fold down the large "L"/Shelf bracket and have the end
of the non-hinged leg simply slide into a very shallow "U" shape catch or such
thus 'locking' the "L"/Shelf bracket in place, holding and stabilizing the door(s) in
place.

And here's a folding shelf bracket that could be mounted and used the same way or
perhaps just mount both legs to the door(s) and the door frame/opening and use the
folding feature as the diagonal stay to hold the door(s) open/in place . It all deprnds
on your clearances etc. as to the specific way/details to do the mounting for any of the
above,

http://www.amazon.com/JR-Products-20735 ... B002UC2UTK

You could also just make a triangle out of scrap wood with at least 1ft long base and
height and hinge one side, as above etc. If you have some scrap 3/4 ply pieces you
could use that to make the triangle. Just be sure to not use the end grain when mounting
the hinge or other hardware, fasten them to/through the face of the ply for strength. It'd
probably be a good idea to also use small nuts and bolts, with washers,through the ply
for mounting the hinge and the catch for the end of the non-hinged side of the triangle
etc..

Just a couple of ideas for your need...

Cheers,
Norm/mezmo

[bonnie]

Mel , you can buy spring hinges that keep the door closed automatically ... or how about an old screen door hook and eye?
I’m still trying to figure out the sand bag proposal ...
Bonnie , French seam ... that’s brilliant !! We’ve long thought of covering a Foamie with a tight fitting sewn fabric cover ... with a nice uniform seam for the “finished” edges... That would work and look Great huh ??
BTW , How’s Bub ?

Bub's great. I'm still cutting away the top portion. My youngest looked at it the other day and her only comment was it looked roomie inside. Hopefully more will get done this weekend. (Oct 1.)