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11-23-2017, 03:06 AM
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those overhead cabinets wiith open up doors
The open up cabinets are a pain. Made flat sticks to, prop the doors upwards
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11-23-2017, 04:11 AM
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Location: Tucson
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Isn't it sad that we spend as much as we do on our trailers and can't have the cabinet doors propped open without us doing it? I installed spring loaded metal supports on each cabinet door. Less than $6 each but obviously too much for Dutchmen to install.
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11-23-2017, 10:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by azdryheat
Isn't it sad that we spend as much as we do on our trailers and can't have the cabinet doors propped open without us doing it? I installed spring loaded metal supports on each cabinet door. Less than $6 each but obviously too much for Dutchmen to install.
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That is $18+ per trailer plus labor. If they make 6,000 trailers a year that would be $108,000, nice profit margin. Probably the same reason they don't have any QC to speak of.
Aaron
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11-23-2017, 12:41 PM
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Location: Tahlequah
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Oklahoma
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wahoonc
That is $18+ per trailer plus labor. If they make 6,000 trailers a year that would be $108,000, nice profit margin. Probably the same reason they don't have any QC to speak of.
Aaron
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Yeah but, the margin profit aside, don't forget they have to be installed and those cabinet stiles are pretty small for the blind installers to do their magic.
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11-23-2017, 08:09 PM
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Location: Graceville, FL
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I purchased spring loaded rods from CW they cost a few dollars, were easy to install and getting anything out of the overhead cabinets is a lot easier.
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11-24-2017, 01:43 PM
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Location: Sparta
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Looks like something I would slap down and bust myself in the head with.
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11-25-2017, 01:00 AM
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Arizona
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I also bought the spring loaded strong arms online for about $3.50 apiece. I even converted the cabinet over the sink to upward opening from swing to keep from smacking my face into it when the wife left it open.
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11-27-2017, 05:34 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Delaware
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I just bought a baggage door catch (like the ones for the outside compartments) and mounted it to the ceiling. At least in my tiny trailer it works perfectly! Easiest install ever.
https://www.amazon.com/Camco-44173-B...age+door+catch
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11-28-2017, 01:42 PM
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Location: allentown
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New Jersey
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Originally Posted by PamW
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I first tried those brass folding gadgets to hold mine open, but the stress on the composite cabinet frames was too much. Took those off and glued the wood chips back in. I then installed the baggage compartment door latches and they really work great... really easy install too !!!!
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12-05-2017, 12:49 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Delaware
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Ohio
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I had to take my trailer in for minor service and was able to get a picture of my "fancy" modification!
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12-06-2017, 12:24 PM
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Location: allentown
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New Jersey
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Yup.. I really like them.. Simple, cheap, and should last forever!!
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06-03-2018, 01:32 AM
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Ohio
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PamW
I had to take my trailer in for minor service and was able to get a picture of my "fancy" modification!
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So, I went out for my third trip this season, after the heat hit Ohio. Adhesive failed on one of them. I just slapped it back up and it held the rest of the weekend. Screws would obviously hold better, but I'm hesitant to put any holes in my trailer!
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06-03-2018, 01:45 PM
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New Jersey
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Use a stud finder. Then use the shortest screws you can..
Worked for me...
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06-03-2018, 02:40 PM
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Location: Delaware
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Ohio
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Firstime RVer
Use a stud finder. Then use the shortest screws you can..
Worked for me...
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That's what I'll do when I get sick of sticking them back up! :-)
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