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03-15-2015, 05:43 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
1974 29' Ambassador
1976 25' Caravanner
trenton
, Missouri
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 103
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Securing Door While Traveling
A couple of years ago I saw on the forums a guy who had fashioned a small block of wood which fit into the exterior grab handle and lapped over the door to keep it secure while towing. I can't seem to find this anywhere on the forums now. I"m really tired of the old bungee cord across the door. Please help if you can thanks
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03-15-2015, 06:00 PM
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Rivet Master 
1968 24' Tradewind
Oxford,
, Mississippi
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 1,564
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I have a good pic of one that I found on the forums several years ago.
I made one and use it every time I pull my 68. Send me a PMwith you email and I'll send you a pic. I can't figure out how to post a pic here.
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2001 Toyota Tundra
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03-15-2015, 06:41 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Here,
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Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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03-15-2015, 07:40 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 27' Flying Cloud
Kansas City
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,968
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The one I remember had a locking pin. This one is better looking.
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03-15-2015, 09:24 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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MICHAEL
Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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03-16-2015, 12:44 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1981 31' Excella II
Richmond
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 133
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Locking door handle
Camping world has a great handle that has a three position base, which allows it to be used as an assist handle in the middle position, or flat against the door to secure the door in transit.
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31' 1981 Excella II
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or
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03-16-2015, 01:02 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 231
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We just use a rubber door stop wedge slipped through the grab handle, drilled a hole in it and attached one of those little bungee cords with the red ball on it to keep it on the handle when camped. Works like post #3 above, always at hand.
cheryl k
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03-16-2015, 01:46 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 29' Ambassador
Boynton Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 568
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AWCHIEF
Here,
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I wonder why that deadbolt is mounted backwards? And why a deadbolt isn't a great way to keep a door from flying open (or your stuff from "flying away").
I'm very confused here! 
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03-16-2015, 02:26 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1989 25' Excella
Torrington
, Wyoming
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 18
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I,too, am wondering about this. Does this mean the deadbolt isn't to be trusted on the road? Is this just extra security?
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03-16-2015, 02:57 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 22' Safari
Hilltop Lakes
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,767
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Easy to make, work great
Quote:
Originally Posted by AWCHIEF
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I made three of them while I was at it. Easy to enlarge the plan view photo to the right size on a copier. Cut it out of scrap plywood with a jig saw. Paint it as you choose.
I keep ours in the window as shown. It's in plain sight when you're closing the door. Of course, we also put it on our checklist.
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03-16-2015, 04:46 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 231
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Roadways can be rough, trailers flex, doors can come open no matter which way they swing. It's an extra precaution some of us use, not a requirement.
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03-16-2015, 05:05 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 27' International FB
Venice
, Florida
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 706
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AWCHIEF
Here,
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Thanks for sharing!
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03-16-2015, 05:47 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 25' Tradewind
Metro Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,524
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Subscribing. Thanks, y'all!
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03-16-2015, 07:53 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1967 22' Safari
West Fork
, Arkansas
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 395
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VTS backwards deadbolt
This shows how we think we have solved the issue with door coming open while on the road as well as securing the door from either inside or outside.
VTS has a deadbolt adapted with an extended bolt so that penetrations through frame or door are fairly small. It fits in the jamb rather than the door and since we had the interior skins off, it was reasonably easy to install but still not easy. We added a block of wood to the jamb to give it more substance.
I know the door exterior looks like hammered dog poop in this pic but it is much better now that we have made progress cleaning it up.
Jim
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03-16-2015, 08:34 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 426
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This must be more of a problem with older Airstreams.
My 2015 Airstream door fits tight as a drum and the dead bolt engages at least an inch into the main frame. There is no way that door would open accidentally on a rough road.
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03-16-2015, 08:50 PM
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Dazed and Confused
Currently Looking...
1983 31' Airstream310
Hillsburgh
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 3,805
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RVDreamer
This must be more of a problem with older Airstreams.
My 2015 Airstream door fits tight as a drum and the dead bolt engages at least an inch into the main frame. There is no way that door would open accidentally on a rough road.
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You just Murphy'd yourself. What can seem improbable or even impossible still has probable or possible within the words. Never say never and pray it never happens to you.
Murphy may bite you in other ways. The Airstream Gods are a fickle bunch.
Cheers
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03-16-2015, 09:10 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 426
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Isuzusweet
You just Murphy'd yourself. What can seem improbable or even impossible still has probable or possible within the words. Never say never and pray it never happens to you.
Murphy may bite you in other ways. The Airstream Gods are a fickle bunch.
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Thanks for the warning, luckily I'm not worried about Murphy in this case. If my door comes open due to a rough road when I have it bolted then I will have a lot more damage to worry about than just a suicide door. 
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03-16-2015, 09:11 PM
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Rivet Master 
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Murphy was an optimist. Be warned.
Sent from my pocket Internet using Airstream Forums
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Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it. 
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03-17-2015, 08:00 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 27' Safari FB SE
Pfafftown
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 918
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Attached is a PDF with a scale drawing of the wood door lock block which you can use for a template. I intend to make one with 3/4" plywood. You may need to adjust for your particular installation. Easy to cut with a bandsaw, jigsaw or even good scrollsaw with the right blade.
AS Door Lock Pattern.pdf
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Airstream - 2008 Safari 27FB SE (Sweet Pea)
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03-17-2015, 08:27 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
Placerville
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,328
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I made several extra of these and have given some out at rallies. Hopefully those of you making your own, after all you'll have plenty of material left, and make them available as you camp. It's been several years since I posted that 'how too' article and since have noticed that many later Airstream models with doorway grips could adapt versions for their use. Just trace the shape to cardboard and trim to fit. My lock and 'travel' dead bolt should be adequate for my Trade Wind but this little piece of wood sure feels and looks very secure. 
Neil
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