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Replaced elecrical door hatch on my camper
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January 8, 2013 - 10:47 pm
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I had a problem where the plastic tabs broke the electrical hatch door. On my last trip to the campground, I looked in my rear view mirror to see the electrical cord was vibrating out of the hatch. I had to pull over and tape the door close. I found the Bargman Electrical hatch door on Ebay. Today I installed it with a little cutting on the wall panel but well worth it!
The old electrical hatch door
[img width=640 height=480]http://i.imgur.com/a70Ml.jpg[/img]
The new door installed
[img width=640 height=480]http://i.imgur.com/kNbC2.jpg[/img]
New door with cord coming out
[img width=640 height=480]http://i.imgur.com/34CQF.jpg[/img]
Hatch door open. I have plenty of room now to add a 12 volt recpticle for my new winegard automatic satellite to plug into, then I can close door and lock to deter theft.
[img width=640 height=480]http://i.imgur.com/lZ8pu.jpg[/img]

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January 9, 2013 - 7:44 am
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Looks good.  I have the same hatch on my RV.  I like the lock because I think it keeps it closed better while traveling....so the cord doesn't vibrate out.

Matt O 2006 Skyline Nomad 27' travel trailer.  Previously owned 1986 Coleman Columbia / 1992 Coleman Senecca / 1989 Born Free Class C RV.

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January 9, 2013 - 7:57 am
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I was trying to picture an electrically operated hatch on a camper?  :-[ ::) ;D

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January 9, 2013 - 11:28 am
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Me too... LOL!

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January 9, 2013 - 5:33 pm
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Will have to admit that when you took a air cut off tool to the side of your camper, I was a bit apprehensive but it turned out great.
Good looking Mod and functional as well. Still thinking about that offer on the other one.

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January 9, 2013 - 9:08 pm
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CampNnuts, give it a few years and someone will invent a electric door to open things on a camper.  😉
Fw Arcadia, as you witnessed, it is no problem to install. I see where camper manufacturer cuts corners on cost to build. As you witnessed, the cheap stuff does not hold up! I am one who believes to spend a little more to the job right the first time and make happier customers! Even if the customer is me.  😀

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