Door Stops
JR Race Car 9482-000-020 Textured Chrome Plated Steel RV Door Assist Handle
Why Door Stops Matter for RVs and Boats
Door stops may be small, but they punch well above their weight when it comes to protecting your RV or boat from everyday wear and tear. Whether you're dealing with a camper entry door that swings hard in the wind or a pontoon gate that rattles against the railing underway, the right door stop prevents costly damage to walls, trim, and door hardware before it starts. In the compact, vibration-prone environments of recreational vehicles and marine vessels, unsecured doors can cause dents, scuffs, and broken hardware surprisingly fast — making a quality door stop one of the smartest, most affordable investments you can make.
Types of RV and Marine Door Stops
Not all door stops are created equal, and the right choice depends on your specific application. Here are the most common types found in the RV and marine categories:
- Bumper-style stops — Rubber or polymer bumpers that mount to a wall or floor to cushion a door's swing and prevent impact damage to interior surfaces.
- T-style door holders with stop bumpers — A two-part system common on RV entry doors; the holder keeps the door open at a set angle while a companion bumper absorbs contact force.
- Screen door stop handles — Dual-purpose hardware that serves as both a grab handle and a stop for slider-style screen doors, common on RV entry systems.
- Pontoon gate door stops — Injection-molded stops designed to slip over square tubing on pontoon boat gates, eliminating rattle and preventing the gate from swinging open unexpectedly while at anchor.
What to Look for When Shopping Door Stops
Installation compatibility is the first thing to check. Buyers have a choice between sloped and straight stop styles; some are designed to be mounted on the floor, while others attach to the door itself. For marine gate applications, confirm the tubing size — most pontoon gate stops fit 1¼" square tubing and install with a single screw, requiring no welding. Material matters too: look for UV-resistant polymers or corrosion-resistant hardware in saltwater or high-humidity environments.
Top Brands in RV & Marine Door Stops
JR Race Car is a go-to source for RV door hardware, offering a broad range of stop bumpers and screen door stop handles engineered specifically for recreational vehicles. Their door stop bumpers are designed to protect the side of your RV from damage caused by the entry door swinging open too hard or fast, and many of their door components are backed by a lifetime warranty.
AP Products has been a trusted name in the RV industry for decades. AP Products has been supplying the Recreational Vehicle Industry with quality replacement parts since 1992, and their hardware lineup spans door stops, latches, catches, and more — making them a reliable one-stop resource for RV door hardware needs.
T-H Marine brings deep marine expertise to their door stop offerings, with products purpose-built for boats. T-H Marine Supplies has been serving the marine industry since 1975 and is constantly striving to develop new and innovative products for OEM and aftermarket customers. Their pontoon gate door stops are a standout product, preventing gates from swinging open while at anchor with a no-weld, injection-molded design available for both right- and left-hand hinged applications.