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Old 12-29-2021, 07:51 PM   #1
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Entry door mod to 180 degrees swing

I tried searching this topic, but didn't find anything directly related to my question, hoping to get some ideas here. My 2022 Vegas entry door swing is limited to 90 degrees by a flimsy restrictor (better name for it ???), which is bound to break in one of several ways. In previous years models it served a role of preventing awning arms damage, but in latest models awning arms no longer interfere with the entry door, so I'd like to allow my door to open 180 degrees. This was possible in a rental RV we used prior to buying our own and we liked this a lot, having a door fully open and latched to the outside wall to prevent it from sailing in the wind.
Removing the restrictor is the obvious first step, but is there an aftermarket hardware to allow latching at 180 degrees without damaging the door or the wall? Hopefully something RV specific, not a barn door hardware that looks out of place.
Thanks in advance and Happy New Year!!!

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Old 12-29-2021, 08:10 PM   #2
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Any Travel Trailer door catch will work.

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Old 12-29-2021, 08:20 PM   #3
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So simple, if only I knew the right words to search for, thanks for your help as always!
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Old 12-30-2021, 07:47 AM   #4
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Door Catch

I have this one.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...c=1&pldnSite=1

It works well

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Old 12-30-2021, 12:20 PM   #5
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I did the same thing. My wife hated the way it did not open all the way.
Bought these.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Old 12-30-2021, 12:28 PM   #6
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Can also try these. They are the ones that are installed on all my basement storage areas. Very clean looking and simple. I thing the ones with the swing arm will be flipping around when not being used, especially since they have to be mounted horizontally.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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