Trying to find a Continuous Hinge or Living Hinge

[Craig]

Hi all,
The continuous hinge also known as a living hinge has failed on my teardrop camper. It is the full width hinge that runs full width on my camper. It is about 50mm wide and a couple of meters long.

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I have been unable to find a supplier here in Australia so if anyone knows of any please advise.

Tia
Craig

[jon_d]

Hi Craig,

These guys in the US make them.

https://catalog.monroeengineering.com/v ... ving-hinge?


plus, this mob in Singapore.

https://www.essentracomponents.com.sg/c ... stic-hinge They have an office in Australia, but the AU web site doesn't list it. Maybe contact them and ask??

https://www.essentracomponents.com.au/index.php

[Craig]

Thanks guys, I have tried all these but no luck. Unfortunately these companies sell it by the roll. And it is around $1200 for the roll. I was hoping that someone may have used the product and knew of a supplier in Australia that sold the hinge to the length I need. I can't justify buying a 50' roll for 1200 and only using 4'. I am still waiting for a return phone call from one company, so you never know, they may be the one.

I may end up making something by the looks of it.

Regards Craig.

[El Gringo]

This isn't the same, but may work for you??
https://dunnandwatson.com.au/shop/hinge ... mm-length/

Cheers,

[jon_d]

Can you use a piano hinge with a flexible plastic/rubber membrane cover to waterproof it?

Although the Dunn and Watson looks the goods. Another good site.

[Keith Morris]

"tanks" here--- Craig,
Dunn & Watson at Tingalpa, Brisbane ph:1300 210 549
They have a good range of stuff, so if not their stock they may know someplace else for u to try.
2metre for $135 might be what u .
Keith.

[Craig]

The following link may show the item better

https://youtu.be/1dOduURR3a8

Craig

[El Gringo]

Maybe this would be OK, don't know what length you need, but perhaps send them a message and see if they can do longer.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Flat-Living ... XQOT5Q-qeL

Cheers,

[supersparky]

Craig, try Coastline RV in Centre view dve Biggera Waters QLD. I am sure Ian had a roll of that hinge stuff in his store. I can't post the link , but call and talk to Ian, he will know what you are talking about. He has been in the business since ever.

[Craig]

Thanks Bernie and David. I will give both those suggestions a go tomorrow.

Craig