Solution for door over microwave without hydraulic lift

[Zardoz]

Originally Posted by skiman

I seem to remember a door holder that folks use on Casitas that was a spring that bent in a "u" shape in the closed position. When you opened the door, the spring straightened out to a linear shape. Can't find it now. Hmmm?

Yep, had it on our 19. Came from West Marine. Easy install too.

[War Eagle]

Some time back, someone on the FiberglassRV forum used a small spring similar to an old-fashioned screen door spring but smaller. When you open the door, it straightens out and is rigid enough when straight to hold the door up. To close, simply bend the spring, and the weight of the door continues to flex the bend in the spring until the door closes. I hope that makes sense. I'll see if I can go back and the post and find photos.

[Red Dog]

Originally Posted by rubicon327

Fred...I did a little search. Maybe these could work for you?

Liberty 90-Degree Surface Mount Hidden Spring Hinge (1-Pair)-H01068C-UC-C5 - The Home Depot

I will certainly check this out. Thanks!

[rubicon327]

Originally Posted by War Eagle

Some time back, someone on the FiberglassRV forum used a small spring similar to an old-fashioned screen door spring but smaller. When you open the door, it straightens out and is rigid enough when straight to hold the door up. To close, simply bend the spring, and the weight of the door continues to flex the bend in the spring until the door closes. I hope that makes sense. I'll see if I can go back and the post and find photos.

War Eagle, if you go back to pg 4 of the thread several of us have already found some of these examples using the spring, including links and pictures, but if you have another example that is great.

[tractors1]

Originally Posted by skiman

I seem to remember a door holder that folks use on Casitas that was a spring that bent in a "u" shape in the closed position. When you opened the door, the spring straightened out to a linear shape. Can't find it now. Hmmm?

This is the one I picked up at West Marine. Think it measures 9 inches long. Stainless steel used on boat hatch covers.

[War Eagle]

There have been several other posts since I started looking for this, but I finally found what I was looking for, so here's yet another example (with photos) of the spring mechanism in use, this time by Tammie in her ParkLiner:
Tammie's ParkLiner projects - Fiberglass RV

[Donna D.]

Originally Posted by tractors1

This is the one I picked up at West Marine. Think it measures 9 inches long. Stainless steel used on boat hatch covers.

Looks like the ends are now nylon rather than metal. Here's a screen shot with SKU