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11-26-2017, 07:20 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2017 27' International
Currently Looking...
Antes Fort
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 166
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Cabinet door hinge frustration!
Always coming unfastened and difficult to snap back on. Why do they have to be so complicated? Is there an easy way of putting them back together that I am missing? 2017 International Serenity.
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11-26-2017, 08:17 AM
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New Member
2004 28' Classic
Brantford
, Ontario
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 2
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Unhinged
Hey- Ive been in the cabinet business for many years using the euro style hinge you pictured.
Hold the door at 90 to the cabinet and slide the front of the hinge onto the plate with the back on a bit of an angle -once the front is locked in press the back in agianst the plate -you should hear a click when the hinge locks in.
If you find its the same hinge - its likely its not snapped in properly - also if you practice snapping a door on and off a dozen times youll becime an expert - lining the front up is key-top to bottom - good luck
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11-26-2017, 08:22 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 7,638
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Airstream uses these because they work for cabinets with no face frames, and are very adjustable.
But I bump the hinge while loading things. Snap! It's off.
So my solution was to visit e-bay and buy a package of these:
Made for boating to secure Bimini tops to rails.
The size is good for straddling the tab that releases the hinge.
Think "Bumper".
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11-26-2017, 08:34 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
Matthews
, North Carolina
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 43
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These hinge clip protectors from Baer work great.:
https://www.baersupply.com (Part # GFF072135807540)
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11-26-2017, 09:01 AM
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#5
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2017 25' International
Niagara-on-the-Lake
, ON Canada
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 1,836
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Quote:
Originally Posted by daboose
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I don’t think I need a box of 500. ☹️
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11-26-2017, 09:17 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 26' Flying Cloud
Bastrop
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 60
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I had the same issue with our cabinets. Thanks to feedback on the Forum I used these clips and they work perfectly.
I went to the site and added a quantity of 1, and the shopping cart said they were $0.61 each.
Try again with the quantity you need.
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11-26-2017, 10:09 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 7,638
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I hope you're right.
I just ordered 40. ($37)
I think $13 to ship is too much, but it will be worth it.
If I have some left over, I'll send them to anyone who asks.
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11-26-2017, 10:11 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 25' International
Carlsbad
, California
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 706
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They work great.
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11-26-2017, 10:13 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2015 30' Flying Cloud
Travelers Rest
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 19
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Just ordered 26 of the clips. Based on what everybody is saying - looks like the solution many Airstreams may need as a standard feature.
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11-26-2017, 10:17 AM
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#10
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Rivet Master
2017 25' International
Carlsbad
, California
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 706
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11-26-2017, 11:19 AM
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ranchometal
2014 23' Flying Cloud
2018 25' Flying Cloud
Mare Island
, California
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 34
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Great idea. Thanks for the links!
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11-26-2017, 12:08 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Florence
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 712
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I’ve used the clips about a year now, and no more issues. Highly recommend 👍
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11-26-2017, 02:58 PM
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Something Shiny
2017 27' International
Mosinee
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 70
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Quote:
Originally Posted by daboose
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These clips are a simple, yet effective fix. Airstream became aware if the solution about a year ago - we picked up the clips at the service center in JS during Alumapalooza.
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Mark & Gina
2017 International 27FB
700W Solar roof mount + 160W Zamp portable = 860A
ProPride hitch, 1400#
2018 Ford F250 Platinum 6.7L Diesel
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11-26-2017, 06:31 PM
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#15
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2 Rivet Member
2017 27' International
Gwinn
, Michigan
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 43
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European hinge clips
At Alumapalooza this May, Airstream said they are aware of the hinge problem but didn’t know that clips were supposed to come with the hinges. They found this out later. We asked for some and got them at no charge. Not sure what the cost would be if you need them shipped.
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11-27-2017, 03:30 AM
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#16
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3 Rivet Member
2017 27' International
Currently Looking...
Antes Fort
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 166
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Thanks all!
I figured it out.
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11-27-2017, 05:32 AM
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#17
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2 Rivet Member
2020 28' Flying Cloud
Hiawassee
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 59
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So far , these clips have worked great!
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11-29-2017, 01:50 AM
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Opinionated newb...
2018 25' Flying Cloud
League City
, TX
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 479
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OMG, this is a gift! I can't believe they don't come with em, thanks for this thread!
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11-29-2017, 06:48 AM
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Rivet Master
Kensington
, Maryland
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 554
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mollysdad
I hope you're right.
I just ordered 40. ($37)
I think $13 to ship is too much, but it will be worth it.
If I have some left over, I'll send them to anyone who asks.
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Yes please. I'll split shipping and take a bunch whatever that works out to!
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12-17-2017, 08:50 PM
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#20
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Chuckles
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Longmont
, Colorado
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 3
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sburrw
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Ordered these clips and they are no longer steel. We’ll have to wait to see if the plastic ones work.
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