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Post by DavidB Thu 24 Oct 2024 - 14:07

Hi everyone

My 2004 Nuovo has had the original gas compartment hinges replaced with small butt hinges.  As these were coming loose I investigated and realised that these replacements were not as per original and totally inadequate.  Does anyone know what the original looks like, technically what they are called and where I might be able to buy some?  EBay seems the logical start point but knowing the correct name for any search would be a helpful starting point.  I am guessing the style would be a smaller version of the main door hinge.  Any advice would be really appreciated.  David
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Post by PLOUGHLIN Thu 24 Oct 2024 - 14:31

On my Gloucester gas locker there are two 2" stainless butt hinges, original fitment, riveted to door and main body .

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Post by DavidB Thu 24 Oct 2024 - 14:44

Thanks Peter.  Unfortunately on my vehicle the aluminium profiles used round the door prevent a standard butt hinge working to allow the door to open properly.  I suspect a cranked version of some sort may have been used but the ones I have seen on Google images don’t appear to allow the door to clear the frame adequately.
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Post by The Bargee Thu 24 Oct 2024 - 16:07

Google “parliament hinges” and “projection hinges.” They might be what you are after.
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Post by bikeralw Thu 24 Oct 2024 - 19:01

No idea of the make, but here's a pic of an original hinge on the gas locker on my van.
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Post by PLOUGHLIN Thu 24 Oct 2024 - 19:58

bikeralw wrote:No idea of the make, but here's a pic of an original hinge on the gas locker on my van.
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That is a Ellbee door hinge available from Southdown.

https://www.southdownsmotorcaravans.com/70009p-ellbee-door-hinge-left-hand-white.html

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Post by DavidB Thu 24 Oct 2024 - 22:29

Wow guys, what a wonderful community- so helpful.  Really appreciated.  Pretty much all I could have hoped for.
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