Upper cupboard spring loaded hinge replacement to keep doors in open position

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• Nomad Member Posts: 7,209

  December 2016

  Got a pic?

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• ChanW Member Posts: 3,161

  December 2016 edited December 2016

  Cool. Wish I'd found these before I did the 'spring mod'.
  I'm going to remove the springs now! Thanks.
  These are on Amazon 
  
  

  Chan  -  near Buffalo NY
  2014 S Maxx
  2011 Tacoma 4cyl ... edit: 2022 Tacoma 6cyl - oh yeah! 
  
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• Nomad Member Posts: 7,209

  December 2016

  

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• KBaggins1 Member Posts: 135

  December 2016

  Those are the ones that we used.  Thanks for finding them on Amazon and posting the link.

  2014 T@B M@XS;  2017 Ford Transit Low Roof, Reg. Wheel Base

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• AldebaranJill Member Posts: 457

  December 2016

  This weekend at my first trial run of the springs mod, they irritated me, thank you for posting this link,have ordered and will remove my springs.

  2013 MAXX T@B towed by a 2015 Volvo S60 5 CYL AWD Sedan
  Seattle, WA

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• rfuss928 Member Posts: 1,023

  December 2016

  In addition to the hinges similar to the OP, I had to add these:
  
  from:  http://www.tab-rv.com/forum#/discussion/comment/46243
  
  My DM clamshell came with these extra spring loaded hinges on the rear cabinets that pass through to the kitchen.  I bought two extras and added them to the front overhead cabinets.  Pretty easy install.  Similar parts are available at Lowes & Home Depot in my area.  ~$2
  Just another approach to a solution.
  Have fun!
  Bob
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  

  

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• TexasSlim Member Posts: 5

  December 2016

  Bob, after seeing your post we have looked at Lowe's, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, and many outlets online, but have been unable to find this hinge.  Do you have a source for them?

  Slick 'n' Slim
  2017 Max S Outback, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser

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• rfuss928 Member Posts: 1,023

  December 2016

  I purchased mine directly from Dutchman about six years ago.
  Their part - Cabinet hinge # 112566
  
  I found this at Lowes with a quick online search.  It is what I have seen in my local store.  Although not an exact match it is very similar except for the mounting flange on one end and I think it would work.
  
  https://www.lowes.com/pd/Richelieu-1-1-2-in-x-1-1-2-in-Satin-Nickel-Cabinet-Hinge/3576254
  
  
  
  
  

  

  

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• AldebaranJill Member Posts: 457

  December 2016

  This is, so far, the best mod ever!
  
  Easy, inexpensive, and honestly, the factory should be using these. They're a total drop in replacement.
  
  @Verna = I suggest sending this to factory, these are what should be shipping with new T@B's.
  
  @KBaggins1 Absolutely FANTASTIC FIND!!!!!! 
  
  Get rid of your springs! These are way way way way better. I got mine on Amazon.
  Amerock BP2811J23-14 1/2-Inch Overlay 2-Way Adjustable Concealed Matrix Blum Hinges, Nickel, 1 pair https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I24GTQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_0j2rybT70AMFF
  
  
  $8 for a pair!
  
  
  
  
  

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• Verna Member Posts: 6,878

  December 2016

  @AldebaranJill, you can send a message to the factory with your information. This is really not something that Mike or I need to be involved in. 

  Verna, Columbus, IN
  2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
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• AldebaranJill Member Posts: 457

  December 2016

  Is there an email address or do I just call the number?

  2013 MAXX T@B towed by a 2015 Volvo S60 5 CYL AWD Sedan
  Seattle, WA

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• Nomad Member Posts: 7,209

  December 2016

  Over there in the right hand column is contact info.

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• AldebaranJill Member Posts: 457

  December 2016

  Done, thanks!

  2013 MAXX T@B towed by a 2015 Volvo S60 5 CYL AWD Sedan
  Seattle, WA

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• TabberJohn Member Posts: 588

  December 2016

  KBaggins1 said:

  These are a direct replacement, no extra drilling.  Works like a charm.

  Does this mean the factory installed hinge is a MIC knock-off with an inadequate spring?
  Where is the Amerock unit made? 
  

  2015 T@B Max S (White/Silver) -> 2014 Ford Escape 2.0L (turbo, AWD, factory tow)
  

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• Tabaz Member Posts: 2,365

  December 2016

  I just replaced my struts with the Amerock hinges.  Much better design.  The struts just have too much pressure in them.

  2016 Outback 320 with a 2010 Ford Expedition,
  2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.

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• ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437

  December 2016

  AldebaranJill, OutbackAZ, Did you replace both hinges per cabinet? Just curious.

  2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
  TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
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• Tabaz Member Posts: 2,365

  December 2016

  Yes, both hinges on one door.  I can do just one hinge on the other door and report back to you.

  2016 Outback 320 with a 2010 Ford Expedition,
  2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.

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• Tabaz Member Posts: 2,365

  December 2016 edited December 2016

  One of the Amerock hinges on each door works just fine.  Save yourself $8 by buying just the two-pack.

  2016 Outback 320 with a 2010 Ford Expedition,
  2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.

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• ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437

  December 2016

  Outback, Thanks for the quick reply! They look pretty sturdy, that's why I asked.

  2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
  TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
  Spokane, Wa.
  Eric aka: Lone Wolf  
  
  
  

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• Photomom Member Posts: 2,217

  December 2016

  On my mod list for next year! The springs work okay but are kind of tacky.

  John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
  

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• DebM11 Member Posts: 26

  December 2016

  Thanks for the info, I too was wondering about the one hinge replacement. 

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• TexasSlim Member Posts: 5

  December 2016

  These hinges look great, but unfortunately are no longer an option for us.  When we contacted the factory about our hinges popping out, they recommended that we glue them in, so we can no longer remove and replace them.

  Slick 'n' Slim
  2017 Max S Outback, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser

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• Vermonster Member Posts: 80

  December 2016

  Texasslim, leave the existing hinges in place and add the spring hinge in the middle

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• marknjudy Member Posts: 378

  December 2016 edited December 2016

  Just wondering, do the holes line up exactly when replacing these? Does it matter whether it's an Outback or Max S?

  Mark - 2016 T@b Max S (Silver/Red), 2012 F-150

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• Tabaz Member Posts: 2,365

  December 2016

  Yes - the holes line up exactly - direct replacement.  I have a 2016 Outback.

  2016 Outback 320 with a 2010 Ford Expedition,
  2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.

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• dinzzy Member Posts: 182

  December 2016

  I replaced with the Amerock hinges.  I used the original screws!!  They fit perfectly. 
  I have one very happy wife!!

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• KBaggins1 Member Posts: 135

  March 2017

  I noticed on a pic of a brand new T@B that the factory was using struts to hold up the front over counter cupboard doors.Thought I would bump this thread to show the alternative to the struts for older models. 

  2014 T@B M@XS;  2017 Ford Transit Low Roof, Reg. Wheel Base

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• TabberJohn Member Posts: 588

  March 2017 edited February 22

  Instructions for the Amerock replacement hinges above indicate a 105° opening.
  Factory installed struts appear to be slightly less than 90°. See: http://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/4475/2017-t-b-maxs-has-great-upgrades-included
  So those two options hold the doors open just fine but in your face.
  I wanted the doors to remain open when using the galley, not just for stocking or removing items.
  I considered the spring fix since that goes well past 90° if the spring is long enough and positioned correctly.
  I ended up using tiny rare earth magnets so the doors snap all the way to the ceiling (cost: $1 plus super glue gel).  See: https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/comment/52584#Comment_52584
  A hinge that opens far past 90° and presses the door against the ceiling would be the ideal solution. Until then I'll stick with my magnets.
  

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• KBaggins1 Member Posts: 135

  March 2017

  You are right the Amerock hinges do not hit the knob to the ceiling. The cupboard door closest to the trailer entrance has the knob 1 1/2 inches below the ceiling. The other one comes 3/4" between the ceiling and the knob. Even if the door knobs could touch the ceiling , I still could wack my head on them if we just left them open while in the galley and not paying attention. They work the way we intended them too. Your magnet idea is great, but we did not want to glue something to the ceiling. The reason we did not like the strut idea was because of the strain they put on the wood. Some where on this forum there is a pic of a strut that split the wood it was screwed into. And they reduce the size of the opening.

  2014 T@B M@XS;  2017 Ford Transit Low Roof, Reg. Wheel Base

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• jkjenn Member Posts: 6,394

  March 2017

  KBaggins1 said:

  You are right the Amerock hinges do not hit the knob to the ceiling. The cupboard door closest to the trailer entrance has the knob 1 1/2 inches below the ceiling. The other one comes 3/4" between the ceiling and the knob. Even if the door knobs could touch the ceiling , I still could wack my head on them if we just left them open while in the galley and not paying attention. They work the way we intended them too. Your magnet idea is great, but we did not want to glue something to the ceiling. The reason we did not like the strut idea was because of the strain they put on the wood. Some where on this forum there is a pic of a strut that split the wood it was screwed into. And they reduce the size of the opening.

  
  Strut placement is essential. I have not noticed any issues with a receded opening nor has their been any signs of wear on the wood on the cabinet. If people follow Austin's diagram, stress on the wood should not be an issue.

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