When your RV sits in storage, a closed refrigerator door traps residual moisture and stale air -- the perfect conditions for mold growth and stubborn odors. The Camco 45641 Refrigerator Door Stay props the door open just enough to let air circulate freely, so you come back to a fresh, clean fridge instead of a funky one. Simple suction-cup installation means no drilling, no tools, and no damage to door gaskets or cabinet surfaces.
RV refrigerators -- whether absorption (propane/electric) units like Norcold or Dometic, or 12V compressor models -- share one storage headache: seal that door shut for weeks and you are almost guaranteed to open it to mildew smell or visible mold. The Camco 45641 solves this with a 12-inch white plastic bar that wedges between the door and the cabinet, held in place by a suction cup at each end.
The suction cups attach directly to smooth interior surfaces -- no adhesives, no permanent fasteners. When you are ready to hit the road again, pull the cups free, tuck the bar in a drawer, and go. The whole process takes seconds.
Continuous airflow through the refrigerator compartment during storage stops moisture from building up -- the root cause of mold growth and lingering smells.
Two suction cups -- one at each end of the 12-inch bar -- grip smooth interior door and cabinet surfaces firmly without adhesive, tools, or permanent modification.
At just 0.08 lbs. and 12 inches long, the bar stows easily in a kitchen drawer or storage bin between uses. Nothing to lose, nothing to break.
Press the suction cups onto clean, slightly dampened surfaces and the bar stays put. Removes just as easily when it is time to travel.
This door stay is designed for the storage and winterization period -- not while the refrigerator is running or while you are traveling. Any time the fridge will be off and unattended for more than a few days, prop the door open. This applies to:
Getting a solid suction-cup hold is straightforward if you prep the surface first. Follow these steps for the best grip:
The same suction-cup bar works anywhere you need a lightweight door prop on smooth surfaces: RV cabinet doors, bathroom vanity doors, or even as a gentle stop to keep a compartment hatch cracked open for ventilation. It is a small, versatile piece of kit worth keeping on board.