richardds Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 My Autocruise has a single door and I would like to change it for a stable door with a window. Does anyone have any experience in changing doors and frames? Is it a DIY job for an average spanner man? I see plenty of suitable doors on e-bay and other sources which seem to be what I am after with the right hinge side and dimensions. I have tried youtube but nothing useful comes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayjsj Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 The stable doors you are talking about are usually found on older motor caravans and Caravans, they are not very secure as the top section is only held by a turnbuckle to the lower section, unless you add an extra bolt, as I did.The more modern 'Hartal' type doors are one piece , although sometimes with a window glass.And much more secure.Make sure you measure at least twice, but it will probably be a standard size. A DIY job for the winter, on a fine day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJay Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 richardds - 2015-10-26 6:32 PM My Autocruise has a single door and I would like to change it for a stable door with a window. Does anyone have any experience in changing doors and frames? Is it a DIY job for an average spanner man? I see plenty of suitable doors on e-bay and other sources which seem to be what I am after with the right hinge side and dimensions. I have tried youtube but nothing useful comes up. Surely if you change the door, the paint work will not match? Also as has been stated, a door in two parts easier to break into? And having a window in door, (though very nice) easier break in, as could then break glass, and open lock from inside. I would stick with what you have got, and if you do change the door arrangement, don't forget to inform your insurance, as would have made IMO a significant change to van PJay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicka Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 The later Autocruise doors were with windows that opened. O'Leary's & Magnum both did have doors in stock & may still have. So good chance of a colour match also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 richardds - 2015-10-26 6:32 PM ...Is it a DIY job for an average spanner man?... No it is not. It is difficult enough for professionals to install a new entrance door in a coachbuilt motorhome on an exact like-for-like basis and obtain a satisfactory fit, let alone attempt to insert a different design of door and matching frame. Although it might not be too difficult adding a window to your Stargazer's (?) present door if this is a simple flat one, and it MIGHT be practicable to convert your one-piece door into the stable-door type, I believe that planning to insert a replacement door and frame would just be asking for trouble. In two words - Forget it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tea Cup Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 It does make me wonder if there is an aftermarket opportunity for some adventurous company in this stable door request, particularly with the common complaint about the poor quality and fit of the doors supplied with new vans now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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