Cutlery???

[Pudsey Bear]

No Rob make a proper door, if anyone fell on a Tamboar door that size it could possibly break.



Tambour doors (roll-up doors) in a motorhome shower offer significant space-saving benefits but present challenges regarding cleaning and long-term maintenance.

Pros of Using a Tambour Door

• Space Efficiency: The primary advantage is that the door retracts into a compact slot or rolls around a curved track, so it doesn't require clearance to swing open into the limited motorhome space or walkway.
• Aesthetic Appeal: They provide a sleek, modern, and tidy look compared to a shower curtain, helping to create a cohesive interior design.
• Waterproofing: When installed correctly, they are a highly effective, waterproof physical barrier that eliminates the need for a shower curtain and keeps water contained within the shower area.
• Flexibility in Design: They can be used in curved areas, allowing for more versatile and efficient bathroom layouts that might not be possible with a traditional flat door.
• Durability (Material Dependent): Doors made from high-quality materials like ABS plastic are resistant to temperature fluctuations (preventing sticking or rattling) and are durable in a wet, high-traffic environment.

Cons of Using a Tambour Door

• Difficult to Clean: The slatted design and the tracks can be difficult to clean effectively, making it easy for soap scum, dirt, and potential mold to build up over time if not dried after every use.
• Maintenance Issues: The running mechanism relies on several small rollers and tracks which may wear out, get damaged, or become "faffy" to replace over time. A broken roller or track can cause the door to jam or come out of its runners.
• Vulnerability to Temperature: Cheaper PVC doors are highly sensitive to temperature changes, potentially expanding in the heat (causing them to get stuck) or contracting in the cold (leading to rattling or gaps).
• Limited Customization: Unlike a flat panel door, you cannot easily attach hooks for hanging towels or install a mirror on the back of a tambour door.
• Potential for Damage: The plastic slats can be prone to scratching or chipping, especially in a high-traffic area, which can affect their appearance.

 

[mark61]

Love the idea of tambour doors, but they can be a right PIA.

Anyway, you lot with all your rattles, have you considered investing in some decent tyres with some proper meat on them, instead of running about with rubber bands.

 

[Robmac]

No Rob make a proper door, if anyone fell on a Tamboar door that size it could possibly break.



Tambour doors (roll-up doors) in a motorhome shower offer significant space-saving benefits but present challenges regarding cleaning and long-term maintenance.

Pros of Using a Tambour Door

• Space Efficiency: The primary advantage is that the door retracts into a compact slot or rolls around a curved track, so it doesn't require clearance to swing open into the limited motorhome space or walkway.
• Aesthetic Appeal: They provide a sleek, modern, and tidy look compared to a shower curtain, helping to create a cohesive interior design.
• Waterproofing: When installed correctly, they are a highly effective, waterproof physical barrier that eliminates the need for a shower curtain and keeps water contained within the shower area.
• Flexibility in Design: They can be used in curved areas, allowing for more versatile and efficient bathroom layouts that might not be possible with a traditional flat door.
• Durability (Material Dependent): Doors made from high-quality materials like ABS plastic are resistant to temperature fluctuations (preventing sticking or rattling) and are durable in a wet, high-traffic environment.

Cons of Using a Tambour Door

• Difficult to Clean: The slatted design and the tracks can be difficult to clean effectively, making it easy for soap scum, dirt, and potential mold to build up over time if not dried after every use.
• Maintenance Issues: The running mechanism relies on several small rollers and tracks which may wear out, get damaged, or become "faffy" to replace over time. A broken roller or track can cause the door to jam or come out of its runners.
• Vulnerability to Temperature: Cheaper PVC doors are highly sensitive to temperature changes, potentially expanding in the heat (causing them to get stuck) or contracting in the cold (leading to rattling or gaps).
• Limited Customization: Unlike a flat panel door, you cannot easily attach hooks for hanging towels or install a mirror on the back of a tambour door.
• Potential for Damage: The plastic slats can be prone to scratching or chipping, especially in a high-traffic area, which can affect their appearance.

Who is ever likely to fall against it in the van Kev?

- Oh I see what you mean!

Scratching is a worry as well because as soon as Julie goes in there Tilly will scratch like mad at the door until she comes out, but that will be the same for whatever door we have but with the size of her paws though she could probably smash a Tambour door. I do like the fact that they are waterproof though as we are having a sort of wet room in there.

Magnums actually do a full size bathroom door for £99 in Maple to match the rest of the units in our van so that would be a consideration.

At the end of the day though, executive decisions like that aren't left to me.

 

[YeoBlade]

I'm thinking of putting a Tambour door on the shower room but I do worry if it will rattle a lot.

Shower Room Tambour Door Black – Magnum Motorhomes

magnummotorhomes.co.uk

That's a very useful site for all things needed

 

[Pudsey Bear]

Who is ever likely to fall against it in the van Kev?

- Oh I see what you mean!

Scratching is a worry as well because as soon as Julie goes in there Tilly will scratch like mad at the door until she comes out, but that will be the same for whatever door we have but with the size of her paws though she could probably smash a Tambour door. I do like the fact that they are waterproof though as we are having a sort of wet room in there.

Magnums actually do a full size bathroom door for £99 in Maple to match the rest of the units in our van so that would be a consideration.

At the end of the day though, executive decisions like that aren't left to me.

I got all my doors from Magnums

 

[barryd]

Love the idea of tambour doors, but they can be a right PIA.

Anyway, you lot with all your rattles, have you considered investing in some decent tyres with some proper meat on them, instead of running about with rubber bands.

Did you see how much my four Conti tyres cost earlier this year at MOT time? I needed a lie down for a week!

Some say the cheaper commercial tyres are better for rattles. I remain unconvinced. Its more the crashing on our van. Its smooth as silk on a smooth road and no rattles but hit something rough and its bloody awful.

 

[Debroos]

My cutlery dont rattle in the drawer tray but the metal racks in my gas oven do, so its stuffed with bubble wrap.

Ever lit it with the wrap still inside?

 

[Pudsey Bear]

Liz lit the grill with a black silicone mat in it, totally fooked the vans carpet, as I tried to put it in the sink.

 

[mark61]

Did you see how much my four Conti tyres cost earlier this year at MOT time? I needed a lie down for a week!

Some say the cheaper commercial tyres are better for rattles. I remain unconvinced. Its more the crashing on our van. Its smooth as silk on a smooth road and no rattles but hit something rough and its bloody awful.

No, didn't see how much, hopefully not too much, tyre shops will usually chuck Conti's at you if you stand outside pulling faces.

Guess it depends what cheaper commercial tyre those "some" are talking about, but if comparing tyres of same spec, well then I'm completely unconvinced, .

Had 5 new tyres last week, couldn't wait to get them fitted, I was actually excited Gave old ones to a mates son for his Land Rover, he'll probably get another 15000 miles out of them.

 

[barryd]

No, didn't see how much, hopefully not too much, tyre shops will usually chuck Conti's at you if you stand outside pulling faces.

Guess it depends what cheaper commercial tyre those "some" are talking about, but if comparing tyres of same spec, well then I'm completely unconvinced, .

Had 5 new tyres last week, couldn't wait to get them fitted, I was actually excited Gave old ones to a mates son for his Land Rover, he'll probably get another 15000 miles out of them.

Oh I am sure there was a long thread about it. I can't remember but I think they came to over £1000.

Some were for, some against. It got pretty heated.

 

[Pudsey Bear]

I have never fitted brand-name tyres to anything except my bikes, don't see the point, they all have to pass a stringent design test to be legal in the UK, and I think they are very strict for the EU generally, other than wall construction, they seem very similar, and I use Black Circles as my supplier.

 

[mark61]

I have never fitted brand-name tyres to anything except my bikes, don't see the point, they all have to pass a stringent design test to be legal in the UK, and I think they are very strict for the EU generally, other than wall construction, they seem very similar, and I use Black Circles as my supplier.

Why brand name on bikes?

 

[Pudsey Bear]

Why brand name on bikes?

It's a different ball game, handling and wear are large factors, I am allergic to gravel rash.

 

[r4dent]

All disconnected due to the speaker issue we have in this van.

That is why you can hear the cutlery rattling.

 

[Robmac]

Why brand name on bikes?

I would only use brand names on a bike Mark and only highly rated top brands at that.

What may amount to a little wiggle in the wet in a car or a van could see you under the wheels of a lorry on a bike. Also if you hit a white line or drain cover on a bike it can throw you off if it doesn't fully grip whereas in a van or car at least you have 2 or 3 other wheels on good tarmac.

 

[YeoBlade]

Ever lit it with the wrap still inside?

My worry too. Anti rattle bake is never meant to feature on our menu

 

[merl]

My worry too. Anti rattle bake is never meant to feature on our menu

We had a rattle in a gas oven many years ago that I fixed by jamming a plastic pen top in between the upper grill burner and the frame of the oven. "Ohh I'm sure I'll remember to take that out when we use the oven" I thought.......result was an interesting pizza topping.

 

[Robmac]

We had a rattle in a gas oven many years ago that I fixed by jamming a plastic pen top in between the upper grill burner and the frame of the oven. "Ohh I'm sure I'll remember to take that out when we use the oven" I thought.......result was an interesting pizza topping.

As you know Merl, I fixed our rattling oven by removing it!

 

[mark61]

I would only use brand names on a bike Mark and only highly rated top brands at that.

What may amount to a little wiggle in the wet in a car or a van could see you under the wheels of a lorry on a bike. Also if you hit a white line or drain cover on a bike it can throw you off if it doesn't fully grip whereas in a van or car at least you have 2 or 3 other wheels on good tarmac.

It's a different ball game, handling and wear are large factors, I am allergic to gravel rash.

Agree with most of that, so you must think branded tyres are better? You feel comfortable using unbranded ones in a van, but not on a bike where the risks are greater.

 

[Pudsey Bear]

The pan rack and the glass lid used t rattle like a slelegog but I put a very small bit of silicone mat under the rack, and also in the corners under the glass, all quiet, just the passenger seat sort next, although I did 9 miles in the van yesterday and not a sound.