Has anyone found a way to keep the front closed?
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Hi Janeen, The front should close and stay close without any trouble. Make sure no items inside are hitting anything that might prevent the front from closing.
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No! As I read the other answers, I am thinking...Ours was not packed full, and we still had that problem. The only bummer for me, is that one would think that for the price paid for the product (with its "aero dynamic"build) you would not have such an issue. Sorry Janeen, wish I too had a solution.
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The front should close without any trouble. Make sure no items inside are hitting anything that might prevent the front from closing.
1552998
This seems to be a factory defect, the way we approach this was to dog tape the front (an easy and quick solution.)
1552999
Bummer! Ours definitely closed completely flat when empty. I wonder if it could be warped or a problem with the seal around the edges. Good luck. I know it's going to be hard to send back.
1553000
When we probably overpacked ours the front didn't line up perfect with it maybe riding up a half an inch but it wasn't open to where you could see inside. We drove with it that way without problems. I suspect you've got too much up front if you have an actual gap/opening or a defective top.
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If you want to keep them from moving, you can run a bead of spray foam around the baseline I did. I also placed insulation around it to prevent me jostling it out of place. I like to keep the top easily accessible so it can be found later.
554335
It has magnets that will keep it closed. However, be advised, this unit has VERY SHARP EDGES, sharp enough to cause injury. Surprising considering the brand name. I sent mine back for this reason. Also, it is a very heavy unit, should you decide to purchase, be sure you can locate a stud for both top and bottom. Hope this helps. Billy
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Thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately i think that would be a little too thick to close the unit completely. Thank you
288203
Well, you need to put significant force to open it. I have that problem too. Now I just don't close it tight so it can be easily opened.
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Living in Beauty has it covered. Make sure the small vent release is not sticking. It should be loose until it pops shut.
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Not that I know of. I used the one that was there and left it in the open position.
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no. the front cover is a tri- fold and is weighted, so when you close it stays closed.its almost like its a magnet.
1639660
Thank you for your question. The way the Auto-Close Gate is designed, the door will not stay open by itself.
1495188
It does not have a way to enclose the tent. There is no flap to close the front opening.
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There isn't a magnet to keep it close, but mine stays mostly closed. I just flip the cover behind the back to keep it open.
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Mine closes fine. There are two tiny, uhhh, thingys :) on the either side that just snap right in to place. If anything I have more problems getting the flap open!
1294978
If you mean the front cover lock option, until now closes properly. But I think in the future will not be the same, this looks fragile.
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This is definitely a problem for ours. On one side, the front zipper catches the internal flap. We just stopped using that zipper and zip from the other side. It was too frustrating to keep fixing.
1691920
Mine wouldn't re-seal either, so i just squeezed all the air out and rolled the top down & used a clip to hold it closed. Has worked for me.
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I have the same issue - those little plastic bars on the sides have to be manipulated so you can close and cut. I could not find a way around it and do not use it anymore.
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I've had the exact same problem. I just used a clip to keep it closed. Also thinking of transferring it into a freezer bag since I store it in the freezer.