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Post by cobber on Dec 31, 2006 6:59:12 GMT 10
G'day KB's 1 & 2, The little plywood attracts my attention, naturally...it needs to be rescued and restored NOW, or it won't survive. The other thing can last for a few more years yet, exposed to the elements. The name on the plywood, is it "Poncho" ? a pet name given by it's owners I suppose. I see the door hinges have been put on the smart side of the door...the other side is the dumb side.  We hope you both have a healthy and prosperous 2007  . Mr. & Mrs Cobber. |
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Post by Geoff & Jude on Dec 31, 2006 7:14:31 GMT 10
cobber you might notice that there is no front window to be covered or obstructed when the door opens on the 'smart side' of the little bondy, although there might be a bit of a problem opening the door if there was an annex attached. what do you think?  geoff |
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Post by groovy on Dec 31, 2006 9:22:22 GMT 10
Geoff
I wholeheartedlt agree with you, although with an annexe or awning attached to the van, the problem of opening the door would not be a minor one.
Greg
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Post by cobber on Dec 31, 2006 11:04:02 GMT 10
G'day Geoff, I see and agree with what you are saying..but, Window up front of van ...door shut...tis good, light comes in. Window up front of van... front hinged door open, covers window, tis good, light comes in, through doorway, tis very good cause if door opens during travel it blows shut again ;D I just don't understand why some / most doors are hinged on the trailing edge, there must be a good reason for it and I hope it's better than not wanting to cover a window because if it opens during travell, crash ..bang...damage...tis bad    Cobber. |
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Post by Geoff & Jude on Dec 31, 2006 13:07:58 GMT 10
cobber
your logic makes sense, but for some reason they mainly hinge from the back. (about the damage when the door opens, i think clyde has some thoughts that probably can't be printed.)
one way to overcome the 'opening while traveling', is to have a latch hook at the front of the door and the latch lever is put in it when traveling.
this does present another problem.
i'm told by seasoned travelers that (at night while you're inside with the door closed), 'bad people' slip this latch over the forward hook to keep the door locked without access from the inside while they steal all the good things in your annexe.
as usual, solving one problem often creates another.
maybe the best thing to do is re-swing the door!!!!!!
geoff.
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Post by rtcruiser on Jan 1, 2007 10:37:32 GMT 10
It's a pickle all right.
I think most doors are hinged the way they are simply because it is more natural for right handed people to use that way (well I find it is anyway).
Maybe a little roller door would have been better ;D
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Post by groovy on Jan 1, 2007 13:54:51 GMT 10
I think the main reason is simply a production logistics thing, as most production vans have an opening window in front of the door, they use the same door, jam etc on all vans as it simplifies their production line and component supply.
Greg
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