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07-26-2017, 03:32 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Lynchburg, VA
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You'll think this is crazy, but it's my best mod
I'm constantly accessing the front storage compartments of my 5er. Solar panel monitoring, batteries, cooler, etc. I got so tired of breaking my neck to latch the door overhead, and I got 2 magnets to hold it up. The magnets are extremely strong. They are oriented backwards to each other, and are off-set as well (I used the exsisting screws). So the magnets are attracted at a fraction of their potential. It's so nice to just raise up the hatch door until I hear "click"!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/xBU2cgTcwwWQ5ApH3
https://photos.app.goo.gl/tVhZKkZKAxaNhy1x1
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07-26-2017, 03:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Vancouver Wash
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2 30lb gas shocks would also work, along with slam latches....your mod a little less labor though...
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07-26-2017, 03:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Searching for trails
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No, I don't think that is crazy at all!
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07-26-2017, 03:56 PM
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Community Administrator
Join Date: Aug 2009
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Any mod to make life easier is a good one. Nice mod [emoji106]
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07-26-2017, 06:21 PM
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Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: B.C.
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You just solved a problem for me. When my side compartment door is open it covers the latch for the main door. A magnet on the inside of my compartment door and one on the main door lined up will work great. Thanks and no I don't think it is crazy at all.
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07-26-2017, 08:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
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That sounds awesome. They use them on the basement doors and such, why not the front too!
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07-27-2017, 04:58 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Lynchburg, VA
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A proper quick, brave, steady, ready gentleman!
2011 Sabre Silhouette 260BHS
2017 F-350 XLT CC DRW 6.7L
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07-27-2017, 05:20 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
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Thanks I think that is a very good idea
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07-28-2017, 09:12 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Full Timing. When I park I'm home
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I like the idea. Simple is best.
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