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jrloucks
Explorer
Jul 12, 2018

Can someone identify what this item might be?

We own a 1984 Class C (Travelaire on a Ford e350 XL Chassis). Bought it in 2012, we are the third owners, and have done quite of bit of reno/repairs to it since then.

However, I can't for the life of me figure out what this metal object is above and to the left, outside of the entry door.



Perhaps it's part of a screen porch attachment (which we don't have). It does have some ring terminals on it, but these terminals both touch the metal, which tells me it's probably not an electrical fixture (like a porch light). I could remove it and see what is underneath.

It's just been a mystery and typically out-of-sight (out-of mind), but every once in a while I catch a glimpse of it, scratch my head and wonder...

So thought I'd ask the collective wisdom of this forum...

Thanks,

Jack
Class C
  • jrloucks's avatar
    jrloucks
    Explorer
    May 22, 2020
    I finally pulled the mysterious item off the outside wall. It is made of plastic, and two wires run down the inside wall to a old-style TV antenna wall plate, like so:



    A google search eventually turns up a "braund mfg. weatherproof tv lead-in connector", like so:

  • Jaxom's avatar
    Jaxom
    Explorer
    Jul 14, 2018
    Part left over from a Tiki idol from the Brady Bunch?
  • jrloucks's avatar
    jrloucks
    Explorer
    Jul 13, 2018
    It isn't a hold latch for the door, as the door opens to the right. Here are a couple more photos:

    Wider angle photo showing item at the top left of the photo:

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/MimHV66w8dfzK6iYA

    Another close-up photo of the item from a different perspective:

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/4gJNi5UPQYv4hZey8

    At this point it appears (to me) to be used as part of a screened (add-on) porch. When I get some extra time I'll temporarily remove it to see if there is any electrical wiring connected in behind.

    Again, it's simply a curious mystery for me but not preventing us from enjoying our MH in any way.
  • PartyOf_Five's avatar
    PartyOf_Five
    Explorer
    Jul 13, 2018
    Our door opens to the right side facing and it clicks into a piece like that to be kept in the open position, like when just using the screen door.
  • Photomike's avatar
    Photomike
    Explorer III
    Jul 12, 2018
    Latch for a door or part of an awning.

    Do you have a picture showing where it is located?
  • pianotuna's avatar
    pianotuna
    Nomad III
    Jul 12, 2018
    Hi,

    I believe it may be a latch to keep the door open. Part of it may be missing.

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