Custom garage door & rear partition for the camper – securely locked and easily accessible from the interior.
Retrofitting a rear garage partition & interior door in a camper van
A practical pass-through door or garage door between the living area and the rear garage offers crucial advantages: it protects the living space from shifting cargo, keeps out drafts and odors, and still allows convenient access to boxes or luggage from inside, without having to open the rear doors in the rain.
💡 Lightweight & Stability:
The combination of aluminum square tubes with a profile web, stable corner connectors, and flush-mounted latches creates a torsionally stiff, lightweight door frame that integrates perfectly into the camper.
📦 Required Components & Products (Click to open/close) ▼
The following tailor-made fittings and profiles were used for the frame, the stop, and the locking mechanism:
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Piano Hinge
600 x 32 x 0.6 mm, black lacquered. Ensures even weight distribution and stable support for the garage door over its entire height.
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Perforated Angle Profile (43.5 x 23.5 mm)
Precisely perforated angle profile for a perfect door stop and anchoring to the camper furniture.
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Aluminum Square Tube with Profile Web (45.5 x 23.5 mm)
Extremely torsionally stiff aluminum profile with integrated web for flush mounting of infill or wooden panels.
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Angle Connector (23.5 x 23.5 mm)
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Flush Pull Latch
High-quality metal version for 38 mm bore. Flush-mounted, rattle-free, and with a secure snap mechanism.
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3D Spacers (25x70x10 mm & 25x70x6 mm)
Precisely fitting spacers from the 3D printer for perfect height compensation of the lock and a clean closing appearance.
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Step-by-step: Construction & Assembly
1. Cut and assemble the frame
The aluminum square tubes are cut to the clear dimensions of the rear opening. Using the precisely fitting angle connectors, the door frame is stably assembled, and the infill panel is neatly fitted into the profile web.
Cutting and assembly of the lightweight aluminum frame.
2. Mount hinge & stop angle
The black piano hinge is screwed continuously to the door and the cabinet wall to prevent warping when loaded. On the opposite side, the perforated angle serves as a precise door stop.
Fastening with piano hinge for maximum stability.
3. Fit flush pull latch & spacers
A 38 mm bore is made in the door, and the flush pull latch is inserted. The 3D-printed spacers on the back ensure that the locking bolt engages precisely behind the stop angle – without wobbling or rattling during travel.
Flush locking mechanism with 3D-printed spacers.
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Conclusion & Everyday Experience
The garage door perfectly separates the living and storage areas, both visually and functionally. With the aluminum profiles and the flush locking mechanism, the conversion looks factory-installed and offers optimal comfort on every road trip.
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