Sliding Door Stopper for Vans (Transit, Sprinter, ProMaster)
US$39.99
This door stop holds the slider door of your van partially opened for added privacy (it adds an intermediate stop at the position of your choice). It is strong enough to hold the sliding door on inclines. Compatible with Transit, Sprinter and ProMaster vans (all years).
Installation
To complete this DIY project, you will also need:
- JB Weld.
- Fine-Point Sharpie.
- Sandpaper.
- Lint-free cloth (e.g. blue shop towel).
- Acetone or Isopropyl alcool.
- 24h good weather window (no rain).
Mark the position of your door stopper
Open the sliding door at the desired position and leave it there (someone might have to hold it in place):
Mark the roller center on the aluminum track with a fine-point sharpie:
Close the door (so it’s out of the way) and place the stopper centered with the sharpie mark and in the roller path:
Trace the contour of the door stopper with a fine-point sharpie (3 sides should be enough):
Surface Preparation
As always when working with any adhesive, surface preparation is key when bonding material together.
Use coarse sandpaper (100 grit or so) and gently scuff the surfaces to be bonded (both the aluminum track and the door stopper). Then, use acetone or Isopropyl alcool to clean the surfaces to be bonded (try to not remove the sharpie marks, or keep a sharpie handy to mark again):
Door stopper:
Roller track:
Bond the Door Stopper to the Aluminum Track
Squeeze a little JB Weld out of both tubes in equal portions (it doesn’t have to be perfect, but pretty close):
Use a small stick (wood, metal, etc) to mix both parts together:
Apply a thin layer of JB Weld on the lower surface of the door stopper (use a lint-free cloth to clean around the edges, to minimize squeeze out at next step):
Place the door stopper on the roller track and apply pressure for a few seconds. Let the adhesive cure for 24 hours. Resist the temptation to test or operate the door while curing!
Clean the sharpie marks and test:
You just added an intermediate stop position to the sliding door 🙂
Compatibility
This door stop is compatible with the following van models (all years):
- Ford Transit
- Mercedes Sprinter
- Ram ProMaster
Specifications
- Dimensions: 2.6in x 0.375in (65mm x 10mm).
- Manufacturing: CNC Machining.
- Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum.
- Included: Door Stop.
Shipping
- Ships From: British Columbia, Canada.
- Carrier: Canada Post / USPS.
- Cost: Actual carrier shipping rate calculated at checkout. You can combine other items from our Store to save on shipping.
wARRANTY & rETURNs
Warranty: If there is an issue with your door stopper (manufacturing defect), we’ll be happy to send you another one free of charge! 🙂
Returns: If you ordered by mistake or changed your mind, we can make a refund providing the product is not damaged (no scratches, no cosmetic wear). You are responsible of shipping the product back to us (including the shipping fees associated with it).
Inspiration
We want to give credits to Traipsing About, he’s the one who came up with this idea back in 2014! There are a few people offering this product to this day, ours is very similar except it doesn’t have a logo on it and doesn’t come as a kit, hence the lower price tag. We could have just purchased one, but we thought it would be fun to make our own 🙂
I haven’t installed it yet
Works as advertised. Arrived promptly.
Not installed yet. smaller than I was expecting.
Reviews are meant to help consumers make informed decisions and get feedback from people who tried the product in real-life. I’d encourage you to install the product, test it for a while, then provide honest and constructive feedback in order to make your review helpful to others 🙂
Received in good order. Will install it once the slider door rail has been powder coated black (to match all the other trim)