Mallah Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Up for ideas here folks. We occasionally leave our labrador in the van for an hour or two in the evenings as she is very happy to curl up on her bed and sleep, in fact she often doesn't acknowledge us when we get back when she's in the van she's so comfy! Anyway, moving from a Swift to a Coachman the internal door handle is much bigger in the Coachman and could potentially be opened by our labrador who like most has mastered the trick in the house. Just wondering if anyone had come up with anything that would prevent her from jumping up and opening the door from inside? Wondered about sticking a towel over it with velcro sticky pads so she can't see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaT Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 We had the similar problem with our Elkhound. He certainly has mastered the lever handle on any door, we now leave the rear boxer cushion from the front seating area, standing on end and leaning diagonally across the door way. This has kept him n the meantime but we mainly have the cages in the awning or car, that's his main home whilst on tour. Mercedes Benz GLC 250d Sport, towing Coachman VIP 575 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnaldo Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) Can't you just lock the door when you go out ? John Edited March 30, 2015 by Johnaldo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WispMan Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Can't you just lock the door when you go out ? John I think that justs lifts the inside handle up so the mutt could again flick it down again. Graham Unless otherwise stated all posts are my personal opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaT Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Correct the mutt just turns the handle down again, so you need the protect the handle from the mutt from doing so. Mercedes Benz GLC 250d Sport, towing Coachman VIP 575 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coachman Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I haven't owned a dog for years now but would it be possible to attaché a harness which would allow her freedom of movement and long enough (if the door was opened) to allow her out into the awning safely. Just a thought. 2017 Mercedes Benz 220 CLS AMG design Shooting Brake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterjohn Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Reminds me of the joke about the dog who would chase anyone on a bike. Answer? Take the bike off him . ...Peter Peter and Sandy pulling a 2016 Coachman VIP 565 with 2016 Ford Kuga 2. 0. 180 ps. Titanium Nav. Retired and loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTQ Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) Fit one of those external fold over door, grab handles? http://www. fiammastore. com/Fiamma-Security-Products-for-caravans-and-motorhomes/Fiamma-Security-31-and-46-Security-Door-Handle This also might help, but I don't know this product: http://www. fiammastore. com/Fiamma-Security-Products-for-caravans-and-motorhomes/Fiamma-Safe-Door-Security-Lock Edited March 30, 2015 by JTQ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richandjan Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 . ..the internal door handle . .... could potentially be opened by our labrador who like most has mastered the trick in the house. .... Just wondering if anyone had come up with anything that would prevent her from jumping up and opening the door from inside? . ..... We don't have a dog but share the same problem for stopping our 2 year old daughter from escaping (for clarity - this is whilst we are in with her - we don't leave her inside on her own!). As yet, unsolved. 2014 Coachman Pastiche 520/4 | 2013 Freelander 2 HSE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummond Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Ah, richandjan, a two year old. ...what's one of those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre19 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Sorry Mal . .... can't help you with the problem . ...... our dogs are quite content to stay in the van . .... it's too comfy for them . .... Good luck . ..... Pete Mine : Land Rover Defender 90, big, black and shiney. Polly's : Land Rover Discovery Sport, HSE in Scotia Grey . ....... Towing : A 2011 Coachman Pastiche 545, on the driveway . ....... and now a CT Ninja, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallah Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 We had the similar problem with our Elkhound. He certainly has mastered the lever handle on any door, we now leave the rear boxer cushion from the front seating area, standing on end and leaning diagonally across the door way. This has kept him n the meantime but we mainly have the cages in the awning or car, that's his main home whilst on tour. It's always the simple ideas. Like it and shall give this a go - no messing with velcro etc just move the cushion on the way out then lob it out of the way on the way back in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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