How to secure an inside pocket door

Ron N-WO

Ron
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Colorado
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
 
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
 
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 !
 
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.
 
I put an extendable shower curtain rod in place when travelling. Easy to install and remove and leaves no damage
 
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.
 
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.
 
We like to keep ours open while traveling. I found some latches on Amazon made for sliding or French doors that worked for us .
 

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