Rear Door

[spm1982]

Hi

Again, may be a stupid question but here we go.....

Is there such a thing that allows you to open the up and over door on a van and keep it open a few inches safely.

Gets pretty warm in the van at night so was thinking if we could lock the rear door open a few inches it would allow some air to move about

Thanks

S&L

 

[MikeH]

A bike lock? Something like these?

Halfords | Locks | Bike Lock | Check out our Range of Bike Locks|

Would have to attach it to something sturdy on the door and the van. I sometimes sleep with my rear doors open a bit but my head is right next to the opening so I don`t bother with any locking device. I think the shock of seeing me would scare anyone off :scared:

 

[spm1982]

We sleep with our heads at the door too just worried i may hit the thing open to far and lose all the pillows

 

[n brown]

any number of ways of doing that securely,but why not just put a roof vent in ? you can get some pretty low and smart looking ones from marine shops like Force4 chandlers.

just noticed you're from Brizzle !this shop is in the next road down from ss great britain

 

[spm1982]

Ah roof vent sounds like it may be a good plan, i'm guessing its not a fit yourself type job??

 

[n brown]

i see it as a fit yourself job -it's only chopping a hole in your prized posession !
but it's not too difficult really
some hatches are designed to pop up a couple of inches only,for light and air. others open fully and can be used for escape. most come in 2 pieces,an inner and an outer that screw together with the roof in between,these are the simplest to fit.is your ceiling ply lined ?

 

[grumpyengraver]

Yes there is look on Ebay under VW T4 there is sometimes a gadget listed on there, cant help with a link I'm afraid.

:camper:

 

[spm1982]

Thanks for your help guys, i think a vent is a definate!!! much better for the summer.

hunting about i have found 'ventlock' which is spot on what i am after

S&L

 

[n brown]

if you need any help or advice fitting it,pm me

 

[trevskoda]

try a mushroom vent for boats,it wont let water in and some have mozie netting inside.

 

[Rodeo]

My 2p...I bought a s/hand omni roof vent for £20, it has blind and flyscreen plus fan.We usually leave it open a small amount at night.It works fine.The fan will be handy in hotter climes.