Replacement Catch for Habitation Door Fly Screen

[ZydecoJoe]

Can anybody tell me where I can get a replacement part for my habitation door fly screen retaining clip ?.
One of the photos show the clip that has lost one of the two little lugs from one side that fits into the Fly Screen assembly the part that you pull down. Second photo shows where it should go.
The van is a Auto Trail 2005 Tracker but I'm sure this kind of set up is on many vans and not only At's.
I just caught it with the lid of the dustbin and bang up it flew and off came the lug...

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[gjh]

I can't see your photo as I'm not a member of Facebook but if they are like These then just Google and you'll find plenty for sale.

 

[Kate Taylor]

Spare parts are available from caravan accessory stores, according to Nigel Hutson on our sister magazine Practical Caravan's website.

Read all about DIY fixes for Seitz blinds and flyscreens in his articles here
and here.

 

[ZydecoJoe]

Thanks both GJH and Kate but wrong type.
Can you put images on this site ?.
This clip is about 43mm long and just 3mm thick.

 

[gjh]

Your handbook might tell you which manufacturer's door is used, to allow you to search.

If not, try Googling and selecting Images to see if there is a photo of the right one.

Graham

 

[ZydecoJoe]

Now sorted. Drilled a small hole in the side of the clip and used a nail with the head cut off as a kind of hinge pin. A bit tricky drilling the hole in the correct place by hand but it's now fully working. This is not just a AT problem or British built problem as I was contacted by a Benimar owner with same problem, if the catch was made of aluminium no real extra weight but a much stronger longer lasting product. Thanks to all that tried to help.

 

[Kate Taylor]

Thanks for telling us the outcome – and sharing your ingenuity!

 

[ZydecoJoe]

Thanks Kate you never know it could help other motorhome owners with this small but vital problem.