Magnetic "Door Halfway Open" Holder

profdant139 · 07-13-2016, 03:49 AM

We needed a way to keep the door halfway open, so I made this simple magnetic door holder:

The LMIC (Look Mom I'm Camping): Magnetic "Door Halfway Open" Holder

Kansas newbie · 07-13-2016, 05:52 AM

Wow! Great idea! Sometimes it seems so "closed-in" & I don't want the door totally open that this "mod" just might do the trick! Thanks!

Eagle · 07-14-2016, 05:49 PM

Those neodymium or rare earth magnets are SUPER STRONG for their size. You have a wonderful mod there to hold the door partially open.

BTW ~ those who do not have access to such magnets, they are available on Ebay in varous shapes and sizes.

I put two of them under my Harley Davidson (appx 1/2" x 1/2" x 2") to 'trip' stop lights that use a sensor in the pavement to trigger the lights to change. Without them, a motorcycle often does not present a large/strong enough presence for the sensor in the pavement to trigger the stop lights so you can sit and wait for a green light forever. Now that doesn't happen!

profdant139 · 07-14-2016, 06:09 PM

Eagle, that is a great idea -- I may put something on my bicycle for the same reason!

The magnets available on Ebay rarely have holes for mounting -- that is why I use computer magnets, which usually have holes.

Eagle · 07-14-2016, 06:46 PM

Actually, there is quite a number of offerings in Ebay of earth magnets with a hole in them for mounting...various sizes too.

earth magnets w/hole | eBay

On the motorcycle, I just placed them on the bottom side of the frame, I didn't fasten them in anyway as they really hold strong. Had them on for several years and never lost one!

profdant139 · 07-14-2016, 07:37 PM

Thanks for that link! I especially like the magnets with the countersunk hole, so that the screw will not stick up. Those would be better than the salvaged computer magnets that I used (except that mine were free).

John_C · 07-15-2016, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by profdant139

We needed a way to keep the door halfway open, so I made this simple magnetic door holder:

The LMIC (Look Mom I'm Camping): Magnetic "Door Halfway Open" Holder

Hi profdant139,
Good idea...

Silverado · 05-13-2017, 12:28 PM

While searching older posts I came across this post about magnets. I removed my factory latch and built a magnetic latch to keep it wide open. It works great and you are able to close the door while reaching from inside the trailer. I used two powerful rubber coated magnets as I hate rust. Picture is of the old latch which I never liked. Silverado