How to secure an inside pocket door

[Ron N-WO]

Hello,

2022 Navion model D. Inside pocket door when traveling puts alot of stress on the door frame and lock. Door occasionally slams shut and I have adjusted the bottom rollers. Has anyone come up with a device to better secure the pocket door to the door frame while traveling without major screws/devices being installed? Many thanks...Ron N

 

[be happy]

Are you wanting to secure the door in the open (in wall) or closed? If in the open position my first thought went to command strips with velco straps. Or even velco with sticky backing. You might even find a clamp that would fit over the track.
Good Luck safe travels

 

[wyocamper-WO]

The pocket bedroom door on my Vista just uses a barrel bolt to latch it open.

 

[Ron N-WO]

Are you wanting to secure the door in the open (in wall) or closed? If in the open position my first thought went to command strips with velco straps. Or even velco with sticky backing. You might even find a clamp that would fit over the track.
Good Luck safe travels

Thank you !

 

[Morich]

I find command strips and velcro are a combo that can be put on and then peel off really easy when selling.

 

[bjhay]

Our Micro Minnie has a hook at the top corner of the door and a loop of elastic cord attached to the frame, we just put the cord over the hook to hold the door open. You could probably do something similar with a hook and eye style lock from a hardware store as well.

 

[Road Warrior-CB]

I put an extendable shower curtain rod in place when travelling. Easy to install and remove and leaves no damage

 

[Riverbend]

2023D I use a 5" piece of foam pipe insulation. It tucks nicely around the latch (with the door open) and tucks into the wall enough to keep it, and the door, secure and rattle free while driving. when not in use, it stores nicely around the bath faucet or in the cabinet.

 

[be happy]

Like that shower curtain rod idea. Thats why asking questions is so important, way to much to learn.

 

[Catjer]

We keep the sliding door open when travelling so the dog can access her food and water kept in the shower. The rattle drove us crazy so a piece of foam from a parcel is inserted between the door and the wardrobe wall. I may insert another higher up but the single piece has worked well.

 

[johnnyk-WO]

We like to keep ours open while traveling. I found some latches on Amazon made for sliding or French doors that worked for us .