Camec Caravan Doors Guide

1. Quick Answer

Camec caravan doors are chosen by the wall cut-out size, corner style, hinge side and colour combination. Do not measure the outside of the old door frame and order from that alone. The cut-out is the important number.

If you are replacing an older door, your choice may be limited by the existing opening. Square-corner, 2-radius and 4-radius doors are not automatically interchangeable unless the wall opening and corner shape can be modified accurately.

2. Camec Door History

Camec has been a major supplier of caravan doors for the Australian market for many years. The core idea has stayed familiar: a combined main door and security/flyscreen door in one slim unit. Over time, the range has moved through square-corner doors, Galaxy and Jupiter-era designs, Odyssey doors, and the later Odyssey Aero models.

The original Camec doors were generally white panel doors with four square corners, a security grille and flyscreen. Later designs added colour options, 2-radius corners, improved windows and new screen styles.

In 2013 Camec released the Odyssey range, including 4-square, 2-radius and 4-radius options. Premium versions added features such as double-glazed window panels and stainless-steel security screens. In 2018 the Odyssey Aero range introduced a newer flush-look window panel and compatibility with accessories such as internal door blinds and keyless entry.

3. Camec Odyssey Door Range

The Camec Odyssey door range combines the main exterior door and the screen/security door into one unit. The outer door can be opened while leaving the screen/security door closed for airflow and insect protection.

Standard Odyssey doors use an aluminium frame, PVC panel infill, acrylic tinted window, lower vent and Camec 3-point locking system. Premium and Aero models add features such as different screen materials, updated window panels, colour options and accessory compatibility depending on the exact model.

4. Choose The Right Door

There are four main checks before ordering: size, corner style, hinge side and colour. If any one of these is wrong, the door may not fit or may open the wrong way on the van.

For hinge side, stand outside the caravan and look at the door. A left-hand door has hinges on the left from that outside view. On the standard passenger-side installation, that normally places the hinges toward the front of the caravan.

Replacement screen doors are not always universal. If only the screen door is damaged, identify the door model and generation first. Some complete door assemblies and screen assemblies changed over time, so match the exact style before assuming the screen alone is available.

5. Measure The Cut-Out

The size of a Camec door is determined by the cut-out size. The door name is not the outside frame measurement. Standard widths include 572mm and 622mm, with some wider 878mm options. Common heights include 1540mm, 1623mm, 1690mm, 1723mm, 1750mm, 1822mm and 1908mm.

Custom one-off door sizes are generally not the normal path. If your opening is an odd size, compare it carefully with the nearest standard door and check whether the opening can be modified by a competent repairer or builder. The wall structure needs suitable framing, and the tolerances are tight.

For radius-corner doors, the wall opening needs the correct radius. A square-corner opening cannot simply accept a radius-corner door without accurate cutting and framing work.

6. Installation Checks

Camec Odyssey doors are precision doors. The opening needs to be straight, square, flat and supported by suitable timber, hardwood or metal framing. Small twists in the frame can affect the 3-point lock and screen operation.

As a guide, a 1750 x 622 door needs a maximum cut-out around 1752mm high by 624mm wide. Follow the current Camec instructions for the exact door being fitted, including radius-corner cutting, screw sequence, foam tape, sealant and striker adjustment.

Install hinge-side screws first, then striker-side screws, and avoid over-tightening. Pack excessive gaps so the trim frame does not distort. After fitting, check that the door closes flat, the locks line up and the screen door opens freely without catching.