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Subject Topic: Squeaky cupboard doors..!!!! Post Reply Post New Topic
23/7/2014 at 9:58pm
 Location: NE UK
 Outfit: Hi Gear Corado 6 ABI Jubilee Equerry
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Hi, just returned from a weeks holiday in the caravan, been a bit of a test since I've spent a couple of months getting it right for the holiday.

All went well, caravan included, but one big problem is the squeaky cupboard doors, not just one, but all of them.

They have a long spring type plunger, & when you open them they let off a horrible squeaky noise, especially first thing in the morning, it echoes around the caravan site.

I've took them to bits, & it's not the door hinge, the plunger type spring thing doesn't make a noise either, but when it's put together that's when the problem starts...I've tried using oil/candle wax but to no avail.

Is there a quick fix..?..or should I replace the hinges with maybe magnetic ones.?

Cheers,

K.


24/7/2014 at 8:03am
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What about some grease ? Can put it on with a cotton bud .

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Animals have feelings..

JEFF................


24/7/2014 at 9:33am
 Location: seaham co durham
 Outfit: elddis hurricane astra sportstourer
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wd40 job done


24/7/2014 at 3:56pm
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Hi, give hinges, stays and pivot points a good spray with silicon spray. then work them a few times. advantage of silicon spray is that its not oily and any excess will just polish off.


25/7/2014 at 2:55pm
 Location: NE UK
 Outfit: Hi Gear Corado 6 ABI Jubilee Equerry
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WD40, & Silicon Spray worth a try then..

Cheers,

K.


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25/7/2014 at 6:14pm
 Location: leicester
 Outfit: swift lowick archway
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cooking oil sorted mine out put on with a cotton bud


26/7/2014 at 9:12am
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i use carplan silicone grease.. you can buy it in tubes from car accessory shops

slippery but not oily so to speak.. perfect for plastics and the like..

trog



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