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Caravan Doors & Hatches
Secure your storage and service areas with Home & RV’s caravan doors and hatches. Weather-sealed, UV-resistant, and engineered for road-ready durability, these access panels deliver reliable protection and easy installation in any mobile setup.
Caravan Doors & Hatches Australia: Secure and Practical Entry Solutions
Doors and hatches do more than cover holes in a wall. The right hardware lifts comfort, security and airflow, and it keeps dust and water out on corrugations. Choose products that match your cut-out size, wall thickness and use case so you get a quiet, watertight and long-lasting result. Our range includes service access doors, boot doors for bulk storage and low-profile roof hatches, all selected for Australian touring conditions.
Caravan Access Doors
Access doors protect utilities and small storage like tool bays, electrical compartments and water fillers. NCE Access Doors use rigid frames for repeat opening and closing, compression style seals to help resist dust and water, and smooth latches that align easily after a day of corrugations. Panels are available in popular cut-outs so you can match existing openings with minimal trimming.
Caravan Boot Doors
Boot doors handle bulky items such as tables, chairs and recovery gear. A reinforced frame spreads loads across the wall, while stainless or zinc hardware resists corrosion. See the Caravan Boot Door for a wide aperture with compression sealing, positive latching and hinge support that stays true over rough roads.
Caravan Roof Hatches
Roof hatches add daylight and crossflow ventilation. Modern profiles reduce wind noise while UV stable materials stand up to Australian sun. Look for integrated insect mesh, optional blackout blinds and a low profile lid that sheds water. Correct sealing and torque on fixings stops drips and rattles and helps your dust reduction system hold a slight positive pressure while driving.
Which door or hatch do I need
| Type | Primary use | Key features to look for | Typical cut-outs | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access door | Service bays, utilities, small storage | Rigid frame, compression seal, smooth latch, insulated panel | Common small and mid sizes to match service modules | Keeps wiring and plumbing accessible for maintenance |
| Boot door | Large storage access, rear or under-bed | Reinforced hinges, multi-point locking, wide opening | Customary larger apertures, confirm wall bracing | Check hinge side clearance for awnings or jerry can holders |
| Roof hatch | Ventilation and daylight | Low profile lid, UV stable plastics, insect mesh, blind option | Standard roof hatch footprints for quick swap | Position to promote crossflow and avoid shade from solar frames |
Match the product to the job, measure the cut-out not the outside flange, and confirm wall thickness so the clamp ring bites evenly without distorting the skin.
Installation and sealing
Dry fit before sealant. Check latch and hinge clearances and align the frame square to the cut-out so the seal compresses evenly. Use the manufacturer’s sealant type and maintain a single, unbroken bead around the perimeter. Torque fixings in a criss-cross pattern to avoid twisting the frame, then re-check after your first corrugated section. Keep fasteners, drains and weep paths clear of excess sealant so water sheds properly.
Fitment checklist and common pitfalls
| Checklist | Why it matters | Common pitfall | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measure cut-out and wall thickness | Ensures proper clamp and seal compression | Measuring the external flange instead of the cut-out | Remove the inner trim and measure the actual opening |
| Prepare clean, dry surfaces | Sealant adhesion and long term weatherproofing | Sealing over dust or old silicone | Remove old sealant and wipe with suitable surface prep |
| Even fastener torque | Prevents frame twist and leaks | Over tightening near corners causing ripples | Tighten in stages in a criss-cross pattern |
| Drain and weep path clear | Stops pooling that leads to drips inside | Blocking weep holes with sealant or trim | Check after cure and clear any blockages |
| Re-torque after shake-down | Corrugations can settle the assembly | Never re-checking after first trip | Inspect hardware and seals after day one on dirt |
Durability and maintenance
Inspect seals for hardness and cracks and replace when compression lines stop returning. Keep latches aligned to avoid point loading the frame. Lubricate hinges and locks with a silicone friendly spray, not petroleum grease that can swell rubber. Clear insect screens and hatch drains of dust and seed husks. A few minutes each month keeps the interior quiet, watertight and dust free.
Australia’s trusted destination for caravan doors and hatches
Choose access doors and boot doors that stand up to heat, UV and corrugations and pick roof hatches that ventilate without leaks or rattles. For service panels that fit cleanly and roof hatches that breathe without letting dust in, explore NCE Access Doors, the Caravan Boot Door and the wider entry range at Home & RV.