To hold the trailer door open, my trailer came with one of the plastic knobs that sort of snaps into a groove. It doesn't hold the door securely in a strong, swirling wind. The wind would push hard enough on the door to make the ball go backward in the groove, past the narrow spot, and pop out. I am tired of having it slam shut (or hit me) when I least expect it.I've had experience with the metal t-shaped hold backs, and they can detach in a strong wind as well. So I don't want one of those.Can anyone suggest a more secure hold-back device that won't let loose in high wind, yet is easy to engage/disengage with one hand?

My friend tied down his t-latch with a bungee.

I have the C clip style. First, I got the metal female end (instead of the plastic). They work MUCH better. If for some reason the clip won't hold, I use a bungee cord. Don't usually try to keep the door open in high winds - just open and close as needed.

I switched mine out to a ball and snap holder. Never came open again even in high winds. AND bonus was it was much easier to latch and unlatch and close and plastic so it didn't scratch the RV. Camping stores carry it.

rockhillmanor wrote:I switched mine out to a ball and snap holder. Never came open again even in high winds. AND bonus was it was much easier to latch and unlatch and close and plastic so it didn't scratch the RV. Camping stores carry it.X2

I really like the aluminum positive catch style like this one- usually used on horse trailers and commercial rigs.Positive latch, easy to unlatch, and will not break.

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Mandalay_Parr
Explorer
Mar 03, 2016
My friend tied down his t-latch with a bungee.
toedtoes
Explorer III
Mar 03, 2016
I have the C clip style. First, I got the metal female end (instead of the plastic). They work MUCH better. If for some reason the clip won't hold, I use a bungee cord. Don't usually try to keep the door open in high winds - just open and close as needed.
rockhillmanor
Explorer
Mar 03, 2016
I switched mine out to a ball and snap holder. Never came open again even in high winds. AND bonus was it was much easier to latch and unlatch and close and plastic so it didn't scratch the RV. Camping stores carry it.
Anmacc2
Explorer
Mar 03, 2016
rockhillmanor wrote:
I switched mine out to a ball and snap holder. Never came open again even in high winds. AND bonus was it was much easier to latch and unlatch and close and plastic so it didn't scratch the RV. Camping stores carry it.

X2
Chris_Bryant
Explorer II
Mar 03, 2016
I really like the aluminum positive catch style like this one

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usually used on horse trailers and commercial rigs.
Positive latch, easy to unlatch, and will not break.
Dutch_12078
Explorer II
Mar 03, 2016
Chris Bryant wrote:
I really like the aluminum positive catch style like this one

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usually used on horse trailers and commercial rigs.
Positive latch, easy to unlatch, and will not break.

That's a good strong hold back, and Eastern Marine has them for $5.99. Someone else may have them cheaper, but I didn't find them in a quick price check...
Tiger4x4RV
Nomad
Mar 03, 2016
I use a long loop of nylon cord/string. Loop it around the cab door handle, then over the latch or handle of the open coach door.
DiploStrat
Explorer
Mar 03, 2016
I use one of these. Simple and no moving parts or loose ends.

Here is one from Lowes.
RoyB
Explorer II
Mar 03, 2016
My RV trailer door uses something like this to keep the opened door held in place.

Never really noticed any problems using this method...

Roy Ken
4x4van
Explorer III
Mar 03, 2016
rexlion wrote:
The wind would push hard enough on the door to make the ball go backward in the groove, past the narrow spot, and pop out.

Sounds like your hold-back is installed incorrectly. It should be installed so that the arm swings up/down, not side/side. If installed correctly, the arm must be lifted up in order to go past the narrow spot and pop out. I have the same type (although the metal version), and it is impossible for the wind to unlatch it.

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