Convert Basement Door to side Hinge
I am interested in switching one of my Basement Doors from Top Hinged to Side Hinged. I believe I can keep the Lock/Latch at the same spot, but if not I think it would be ok to install a new latch. Th...
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VG1087RVing wrote:
I am looking for feed back from my fellow Roadmasters.
1- Is this even possible?
Why Not?
2- What kind of Hinge should I get?
Either look at the hinges already there and go to your local big box hardware store (Lowes etc) or remove the old ones and use them on the side. I would use a thin metal backer plate on the back side of the door and thru bolt the side hinge.
I would place the side hinges on the front edge of the door so the wind would blow the door shut in case someone forgets to latch it.
3- If i want to try it, maybe first doing it on a used door might be smart, is there a good place to go it used RV parts?
RV Junk yard
ANY HELP Would be great..
Thanks
