Swift Challenger Door Keeper (2022)

Apr 1, 2025
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After just buying the above, the magnet door keeper is driving me nuts.
It's very effective but when I try to close the door, it's so strong I think I'm going to pull the side panel of the van off!!!!
Does anyone else feel the same?
Has anyone got an idea of a solution please?
 
Mar 14, 2005
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I presume your having a problem with the strength of the magnet? If so if you can find some PVC electrical insulation tape of a colour of your choice, and cover both of the magnets with a layer of tape, that will reduce the holding force. If the holding force is not strong enough just remove one of the pieces of tape.
 
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I presume your having a problem with the strength of the magnet? If so if you can find some PVC electrical insulation tape of a colour of your choice, and cover both of the magnets with a layer of tape, that will reduce the holding force. If the holding force is not strong enough just remove one of the pieces of tape.
I will try this, thanks.
 

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I have read that some people put a coin on the magnet. However, the Profs’s solution is more elegant.
Mel
 
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I can confirm the suggestion by Prof John works, we used silver gaffer tape, just stick it on the circular door catch and then run round the edge with a sharp stanley knife, do the other side the same, it will need replacing once a year as the tape wears.
 
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I presume your having a problem with the strength of the magnet? If so if you can find some PVC electrical insulation tape of a colour of your choice, and cover both of the magnets with a layer of tape, that will reduce the holding force. If the holding force is not strong enough just remove one of the pieces of tape.
Thats a damn good idea :)
 
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Tried the gaffa tape (white) and works a treat, thanks.
It was either that or a body building course and a damaged caravan.
 
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