Dometic CaraD (hourglass) door replacement plastic latch/linkages to fix faulty glass release mechanism
timbot said
11:06 PM Feb 25, 2023
After having repeated failures of the internal plastic linkages that release the glass section of the door on my Golf Savannah, I took matters into my own hands and am now producing a replacement that has more reinforcement and is more durable than the Dometic part.
These doors are used widely on Jayco (silverline), Golf, Avan, Avida, Zone RV and many more..
I'm selling these via ebay - the set of 2 x top and 2 x bottom linkages will do a whole door and cost less than a set of original replacements that will probably just fail again in another couple of years..
Good to see that someone has seen a problem, and made an improvement, so thanks for that
I do not have that type of door, but if I did, I would be carrying a few of your spare parts
Possum3 said
07:46 AM Feb 27, 2023
If anyone needs an entire "Hourglass" door including the mounting frame - send me a PM, and I'll sell below Dealer pricing, can also arrange fitment. May suit someone refurbishing old van or making their own.
Clackejack said
12:17 PM Oct 8, 2024
Hi Tim, I have tried the ebay url you have shown but no success. Is there another way to purchase the clips? One of mine has also snapped. Cheers.
rgren2 said
01:56 PM Oct 8, 2024
Clackejack wrote:
Hi Tim, I have tried the ebay url you have shown but no success. Is there another way to purchase the clips? One of mine has also snapped. Cheers.
He hasnt been on here since 12:49 AM Mar 21, 2023, try sending him a PM
timbot said
02:25 PM Oct 8, 2024
Hi All, I'll do another production run of the parts shortly and advise here when they are good to go.
Cheers
Tim
After having repeated failures of the internal plastic linkages that release the glass section of the door on my Golf Savannah, I took matters into my own hands and am now producing a replacement that has more reinforcement and is more durable than the Dometic part.
These doors are used widely on Jayco (silverline), Golf, Avan, Avida, Zone RV and many more..
I'm selling these via ebay - the set of 2 x top and 2 x bottom linkages will do a whole door and cost less than a set of original replacements that will probably just fail again in another couple of years..
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/334714326530
Cheers
Tim
-- Edited by timbot on Saturday 25th of February 2023 11:24:52 PM
I do not have that type of door, but if I did, I would be carrying a few of your spare parts
He hasnt been on here since 12:49 AM Mar 21, 2023, try sending him a PM
Cheers
Tim