F70100 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Usually after towing we find that both drawers opposite the cooker have come open. We store larder items in there so they might be a little on the heavy side so we're looking for a non destructive method of ensuring that they stay closed whilst we're moving. Any suggestions ?? Freelander 2 and Bailey Unicorn Valencia (Classic Edition. ..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiz2003 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Been there. ... Put the same catches as on bathroom drawers and cupboard next to the cooker Can post pictures if you like. .... Bailey Unicorn Valencia v1 with MAX Upgrade + POWR HD mover with roller upgrade + ALDE 3010-246 + Al-Ko ATC DisplaySeat Ateca 190PS TDI 4WD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtrailman Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 We just use a boot lace and tie all three handles together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasemold Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 We have a piece of doweling diagonally through all three handles. Freelander 2 chased by a 2011 Unicorn Valencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F70100 Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 Been there. ... Put the same catches as on bathroom drawers and cupboard next to the cooker Can post pictures if you like. .... Pictures would be much appreciated. Forgot to say that we removed the bottom pull-down door to leave a "shoe rack" area. Freelander 2 and Bailey Unicorn Valencia (Classic Edition. ..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiz2003 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Pictures would be much appreciated. Forgot to say that we removed the bottom pull-down door to leave a "shoe rack" area. The bottom pull down door was our first problem - apparently we were unique. ... Picture attached. .... Bailey Unicorn Valencia v1 with MAX Upgrade + POWR HD mover with roller upgrade + ALDE 3010-246 + Al-Ko ATC DisplaySeat Ateca 190PS TDI 4WD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F70100 Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 The bottom pull down door was our first problem - apparently we were unique. ... Picture attached. .... That looks very neat, and just what we need. I had a look at the Bailey Parts website but couldn't obviously see the locks required. Did you source them from here ? Freelander 2 and Bailey Unicorn Valencia (Classic Edition. ..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiz2003 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 (edited) That looks very neat, and just what we need. I had a look at the Bailey Parts website but couldn't obviously see the locks required. Did you source them from here ? I got them on ebay - should have got them slightly longer - I got 13mm should probably have got 15mm I bought these http://www. ebay. co. uk/itm/NICKEL-PUSH-BUTTON-CATCH-13MM-door-lock-handle-caravan-motorhome-boat-horsebox-/141236358860?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item20e257cecc Should probably have bought these. ... http://www. ebay. co. uk/itm/NICKEL-REGULAR-PUSH-BUTTON-CATCH-15MM-door-lock--caravan-camper-motorhome/140943867665?_trksid=p2047675. c100005. m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC. MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D25400%26meid%3Dcfb56eceb0fa4c6ca71aaa2503bb9424%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D10670%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D140943868027&rt=nc Edited October 9, 2014 by wiz2003 Bailey Unicorn Valencia v1 with MAX Upgrade + POWR HD mover with roller upgrade + ALDE 3010-246 + Al-Ko ATC DisplaySeat Ateca 190PS TDI 4WD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F70100 Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 I got them on ebay - should have got them slightly longer - I got 13mm should probably have got 15mm I bought these http://www. ebay. co. uk/itm/NICKEL-PUSH-BUTTON-CATCH-13MM-door-lock-handle-caravan-motorhome-boat-horsebox-/141236358860?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item20e257cecc Should probably have bought these. ... http://www. ebay. co. uk/itm/NICKEL-REGULAR-PUSH-BUTTON-CATCH-15MM-door-lock--caravan-camper-motorhome/140943867665?_trksid=p2047675. c100005. m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC. MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D25400%26meid%3Dcfb56eceb0fa4c6ca71aaa2503bb9424%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D10670%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D140943868027&rt=nc May I make a request for a photo showing the inside of the middle drawer - just curious to see exactly how they fit. Got to be worth a pint when I see you on site Freelander 2 and Bailey Unicorn Valencia (Classic Edition. ..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiz2003 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 (edited) May I make a request for a photo showing the inside of the middle drawer - just curious to see exactly how they fit. Got to be worth a pint when I see you on site Have taken a picture - let me know if you need more. ... You will notice that I have had to place a new crossmember so that the lock as has something to lock onto for the middle drawer. . I did the same at the top as the wood there was not sufficient either. ... I had plenty of spare time before the caravan arrived. .. You might also notice my other mod - the plastic insers in the drawers so that things do not fall between the gaps in the metal frame. .. Did the same in the bathroom. ... My caravan was well inspected by Bailey when it went back recently - I have made a LOT of changes. ..... That pint sounds very tempting. ..... Edited October 9, 2014 by wiz2003 Bailey Unicorn Valencia v1 with MAX Upgrade + POWR HD mover with roller upgrade + ALDE 3010-246 + Al-Ko ATC DisplaySeat Ateca 190PS TDI 4WD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin H Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 We use a length of pipe insulation through all 3 handles which keeps them shut, soft material so no damage and lightweight as well kev Kev H<p>Ford Transit Custom Campervan closely followed by a Lunar Lexon 640 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bivvyman Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 We use a length of pipe insulation through all 3 handles which keeps them shut, soft material so no damage and lightweight as well kev Thanks - excellent tip, just fitted mine . less than a minute Landcruiser + Bailey Unicorn Valencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F70100 Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 Have taken a picture - let me know if you need more. ... You will notice that I have had to place a new crossmember so that the lock as has something to lock onto for the middle drawer. . I did the same at the top as the wood there was not sufficient either. ... I had plenty of spare time before the caravan arrived. .. You might also notice my other mod - the plastic insers in the drawers so that things do not fall between the gaps in the metal frame. .. Did the same in the bathroom. ... My caravan was well inspected by Bailey when it went back recently - I have made a LOT of changes. ..... That pint sounds very tempting. ..... Many thanks. Looks like a nice little project for the next week or two. A pint of the Late Red was it ? Freelander 2 and Bailey Unicorn Valencia (Classic Edition. ..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F70100 Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 (edited) Just to round this topic off, I found a much simpler way to keep the drawers shut when on the road: The bungee cord hooks at the bottom onto a structural part of the dresser frame and over the bulkhead cutout at the top. Edited October 25, 2014 by F70100 Freelander 2 and Bailey Unicorn Valencia (Classic Edition. ..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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