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Entry Door Holder-Opener

Does anyone have a good alternative to this for holding the door open? The rubber is worn and won't "latch" anymore. I think a posilock is more money/effort than I want. I would be open to just replacing the rubber if anyone knows where to find one.
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

Re: Entry Door Holder-Opener

Reply #2 –
We've got that same door keeper rubber thingy.  Ours works OK in calm conditions, but won't stand up to a stiff breeze.  As a backup, I use a short bungee cord stretched from the door handle over to the awning hook under the adjacent window.  Simple and effective.

1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Entry Door Holder-Opener

Reply #3 –
I was able to tighten the screw a bit to get it to hold better. might be worth trying
1991 U300 Side Aisle 6V92 Silver #3897
2004 U320 40' #6246

Re: Entry Door Holder-Opener

Reply #4 –
For what it is worth: I found a description and part numbers in my OLD 2016 RV Parts & accessories catalog.
The part is called a: Plunger Door-Stop Angled/Straight.
Angled plunger 3" #342-10304 (Bell #1762-0556) $9.14 ea.
Angled plunger 4-3/4" #342-10314 (Bell #1762-0557) $9.41 ea.
Straight plunger 3" #342-10284 (Bell #1762-0558) $9.14 ea.
I think Bell might be the name for the original manufacturer.

The replacement rubber socket repl part #342-10404 or Bell #1762-0555. Price was $3.82 back in 2016. I bought one to replace the robber on my 1989 GV from my local RV dealer.

Hope this helps
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

Re: Entry Door Holder-Opener

Reply #5 –
Quote from: kgrover –
I was able to tighten the screw a bit to get it to hold better. might be worth trying
I believe that is part of the design of these.  Tightening collapses the bore just a little, but they can still wear out as mine did.
I switched to a different design (McMaster-Carr) but it's not really meant for outdoor use.  This original design unit is actually pretty good and I would keep with it if I were to do it again.
John Fitzgerald
1991 U300 (SAI) Side Aisle Island Bed 40'
Detroit 6V92 with Allison Retarder
Meridian (Boise), Idaho

Re: Entry Door Holder-Opener

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Huginn –
I think the JR Products 10635 Pivoting Door Holder Receiver is the replacement for it... Amazon.com: JR Products 10635 Pivoting Door Holder Receiver : Automotive
It is also available from Walmart.
This was exactly it, thanks. It fits so tightly that I actually ended up hitting it with a bit of dry lube because I didn't like how much it was pulling on the metal arm when I tried to close the door. It's perfect now.
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1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.