Sunland Cupboard Catch
Salt, sun and vibration are brutal on Sunland plastics, and the cupboard catch usually gives up first. A tougher printed replacement breaks that cycle. With your sample on the bench this is a realistic reproduction job.
Salt, sun and vibration are brutal on Sunland plastics, and the cupboard catch usually gives up first. A tougher printed replacement breaks that cycle. With your sample on the bench this is a realistic reproduction job.
Why these break
Spring tab loses tension so cupboards fly open in transit. The original was moulded thin to save cents at production volume. That was fine when the plastic was fresh — twenty years on, there's no margin left in it.
How we reproduce them
Reproducing one is straightforward for us: we measure your sample (broken is fine, as long as most of it is there), match the profile, and print in a tougher modern material. Turnaround is usually within the week.
We print these in PETG. PETG has a little give in it, so it snaps into place like the original and shrugs off the knocks that shattered the old part.
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples. Bring in the damaged part or upload photos for assessment and we'll give you a straight answer before any work starts.
Part details
| Manufacturer | Sunland |
|---|---|
| Vehicle / equipment type | Caravan / pop-top |
| Common failure mode | Spring tab loses tension so cupboards fly open in transit |
| Typical use case | Direct replacement for the original cupboard catch on the Sunland. |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | No |
|---|---|
| Can scan from broken sample | Yes |
| Can redesign / improve | Yes |
| Recommended material | PETG |
| Alternative materials | Nylon |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Estimated print time | 30–60 minutes |
| Estimated cost range | $8 – $20 |
| Expected lifespan | 5+ years indoors |
| Outdoor suitable | No |
| Heat resistant | No |
| Load bearing | Depends |
| Requires post-processing | No |
Ask us about this part
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples.
