Broken external door catch

[JOCKSERB]

Just getting ready to go away — opened the door and locked the catch, and lo and behold, the wind caught the door and broke the catch

• Keep your external door open.
• Retains the habitation door to the exterior of your van

What are these caravans made with? I can’t believe this. Can I repair it myself, or is it another trip to the dealer with a minimum £70.00-an-hour charge?

 

[Dustydog]

Do you mean the catch that secures the lock or the plastic retainer catch that holds the door open?
Various types of glues and epoxy resins are a main feature of my caravan tool box😎

 

[JOCKSERB]

Plastic retainer catch that holds the door open.

 

[Dustydog]

One of These?
Readily available on line , Amazon, most caravan dealer shops. Inexpensive👍

 

[JOCKSERB]

Yes, one of them is. Are they all the same size? Thanks

 

[Dustydog]

99% yes

 

[Buckman]

Cost less than a tenner. I had to fit one last year and easy to do.

 

[audiorob]

You will need to clean off the old mastic and bed the replacement on ‘W4 mastic sealing strip’ . I think the plastic gets brittle and if like mine gets somewhat discoloured so the rereplacement will look the part too!

 

[RogerL]

I often wonder whether caravans and their components are suitable for outdoor use - frequently they seem to leak in the rain or deteriorate in the sun.

 

[JOCKSERB]

Thankyou so much for all your help.