Fitting traveller rear doors

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moray
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Fitting traveller rear doors

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Hi all,

I'm about to fit the rear doors on my trav and want to make sure I'm doing it right before I start drilling.
So far I have identified which hinge goes where and fitted the hinges to the doors.

I think the next step is to place the doors in the opening and ensure the gap is even all around before marking and drilling the hinge bolt holes.

How big a gap, if any should I leave between the doors?

Are there any tips for getting the doors fitted and closing correctly?

Cheers
Moray
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Re: Fitting traveller rear doors

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Leave NO gap between the doors, it's best if they have to interlock together to get them closed - less rattles that way - and they will droop -so aim high with the holes.
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Re: Fitting traveller rear doors

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Thanks for the info.

I loosely clamped the doors together and fitted them in place.
I then evened up the gaps around the outside with balsa wedges.

All that's left to do is drill the bolt holes.
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Re: Fitting traveller rear doors

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Remember - they will drop - so I would make pretty much NO gap at the top when drilling the holes.
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