DIY two-stage door opening

[Mr. B]

It was very simple for me to order online this item for $39 including shipping.

Should be simply glued on the rail where the sliding wheel runs, in order to provide an intermediary stopping of the side sliding door, if you don't want to fully open it.

Does engine had experience with such stopper?

[Boxster1971]

I don't have any experience with this product since my 2013 Interstate came with an Airstream installed stop that hold the door about half way open.

This item was introduced on the Sprinter-Forum last summer by user "jbluetooth".

The discussion on how it performs starts on page 3 of the 8 page thread, link below.

http://sprinter-source.com/forum/sho...t=41035&page=3


- - Mike
2013 Lounge EXT on 2012 Sprinter

[unifreck]

Thank you Mr B and Mike for bringing this item to my attention. Just ordered the
third generation product from mfg. Norton Engineering in San Diego, California.
All the discussions seem positive and guaranteed for life of your ownership of the Sprinter. Not many warranties like that AEW

[73shark]

Originally Posted by Boxster1971

I don't have any experience with this product since my 2013 Interstate came with an Airstream installed stop that hold the door about half way open.



- - Mike
2013 Lounge EXT on 2012 Sprinter

Is yours the spring-loaded ball at the top that allows the door to be bypassed and fully opened or the one at the bottom that stops the door midway but can't be bypassed?

[Boxster1971]

Originally Posted by 73shark

Is yours the spring-loaded ball at the top that allows the door to be bypassed and fully opened or the one at the bottom that stops the door midway but can't be bypassed?

I have the one at bottom of door that can't be bypassed.


- - Mike
2013 Lounge EXT on 2012 Sprinter

[Mr. B]

Mike, thank you for the link to that thread.
Marc and Mike, what is your opinion of the factory made intermediate stopper, how well it works?

[Boxster1971]

Originally Posted by Mr. B

Mike, thank you for the link to that thread.
Marc and Mike, what is your opinion of the factory made intermediate stopper, how well it works?

I like the intermediate stopper (Half-Stop) made by Airstream. It engages the Sprinter door latch so it will stay in the half open position no matter the incline.

[Mr. B]

Do you know Mike if they sell it separately?
I mean can I buy the parts and install it?

[73shark]

Originally Posted by Mr. B

Do you know Mike if they sell it separately?
I mean can I buy the parts and install it?

Yes but you will have to attach it to the plastic above the lower track. I used screws and adhesive. The downside to the lower fixed intermediate stop is that there's no bump stop (so it just bangs into the stop) and you can't open the door fully w/o removing it. I've never had the need to remove it tho.

The one you show in the picture is probably the better option for DIY.

[Mr. B]

Oh I know what you mean! I have it installed by Airstream, and that is kinda bracket with the pin, where the original door hook is clicks. Yes, it opens the door I'd say for three-quotes, and you cannot open it fully. Yes yes, I got it..

[73shark]

Here's what mine looks like:

[Mr. B]

Yes Marc it is what we are talking about.
But if you unscrew and move this bracket more to the right to minimize the door opening, it wouldn't allow you to fully open the door, and you won't be able to access the hidden place.

However, the current Sprinter models have an option of "two stage sliding door opening". It is interesting how they do that, I've never seen.

[73shark]

It's the spring loaded ball located at the top track I mentioned in Post #4. It could probably be DIY but would require drilling about a 3/4" hole to put it in. But it does allow the door to be fully opened if desired just as the one you found. I've just never found the need to fully open the door since they reinstalled the black tank flush check valve properly.

[Mr. B]

Once I have a time I'm gonna search and look to that spring-loaded ball at MB dealer, as it is interested how it was designed.

[73shark]

Once you see it, you see that it would be a relatively easy DIY install. In fact I've see similar spring-loaded ball latches for use on closet and cabinet doors.



This is obviously a little smaller than the Sprinter which has a slightly larger ball and instead of a strike plate, the ball protrudes between the two rollers on the top track.

[Sebtown]

I installed the Norton Industries door stop last year and am pleased and surprised how well it works. It will hold the door open on an incline and is easy to roll over when I want the door wholly opened.

[Mr. B]

Sebtown, does the plastic roller have no harm jumping on the bump?

Marc, do you know where to get this part, at MB dealer, or somewhere else?

[73shark]

I got mine at my MB dealer. The spring-loaded ball would be a hardware store item or online.

[Mr. B]

Will check at MB dealer and then tell you what and for how much they will offer to me )

[Sebtown]

The Norton doorstop is exceedingly thin an has had no noticeable effect on the roller.