Rare CruzerDeb Posted March 21, 2013 #1 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I never thought I'd book a balcony, so I didn't really pay attention to posters saying to bring a bungee cord for the balcony. Now I have one!!! :D How long should that bungee cord be? I really have to stop posting here and get some work done . . . maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierBuddy Posted March 21, 2013 #2 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I have only had 1 balcony, I took a 10' nylon adjustable cargo strap cause I too did not know how long. It worked just fine and I will use it again next cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessiesgirl2013 Posted March 21, 2013 #3 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I never thought I'd book a balcony, so I didn't really pay attention to posters saying to bring a bungee cord for the balcony. Now I have one!!! :D How long should that bungee cord be? I really have to stop posting here and get some work done . . . maybe. OK, I'm relatively new here. What is the bungee cord used for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills blasters Posted March 21, 2013 #4 Share Posted March 21, 2013 We just bring a door stopper. You can wedge it between the door when it is open, and it works great. Claudia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lake_wannabees Posted March 21, 2013 #5 Share Posted March 21, 2013 We just bring a door stopper. You can wedge it between the door when it is open, and it works great. Claudia Agree with this post. Door stops work great and you may even be able to just use the one for your cabin. It's easier than trying to "hogtie" the door to the railing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boro Posted March 21, 2013 #6 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I never thought I'd book a balcony, so I didn't really pay attention to posters saying to bring a bungee cord for the balcony. Now I have one!!! :D How long should that bungee cord be? I really have to stop posting here and get some work done . . . maybe. Just long enough to where you barely touch the water before you spring back up! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeMeAway1001 Posted March 21, 2013 #7 Share Posted March 21, 2013 We have always used the door stop for our cabin door~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billzilla66 Posted March 21, 2013 #8 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Just long enough to where you barely touch the water before you spring back up! :D You beat me to it, lol!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipq Posted March 21, 2013 #9 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I never thought I'd book a balcony, so I didn't really pay attention to posters saying to bring a bungee cord for the balcony. Now I have one!!! :D How long should that bungee cord be? I really have to stop posting here and get some work done . . . maybe. Work is over rated! I use a 4' bungee with standard j-hooks at the ends. One end I hook to the top of the door and the other to a support bar between the partition and the railing. There is usually a small gap the j-hook fits nicely over. With your balcony propped open, be cautious when closing your cabin door...it will slam. Enjoy your balcony and your cruise. http://luv2cruise.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruzerDeb Posted March 21, 2013 Author #10 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Thanks for all the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted March 21, 2013 #11 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Just be aware that holding the balcony door open will shut off the a/c. But it does assist in getting in and off the balcony, especially with drinks in hand.:) And holding the cabin door open with the balcony door open while at sea will create a mini-TS Sandy in your cabin.:eek: So tie everything down:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leadout_kv Posted March 21, 2013 #12 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Just long enough to where you barely touch the water before you spring back up! :D oh that was good. you got a laugh from me while sitting at my desk at work :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnuggie Posted March 21, 2013 #13 Share Posted March 21, 2013 this was on our legend balcony 4 yrs ago....took the photo's because i knew someday someone would ask.............. one shows a close up of how i hooked it up underneath the balcony divider, i dont know if the resolution will come through enough to notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Buffettfan 225 Posted March 21, 2013 #14 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Not sure if it was just Glory and 2.0 updates, but noted this was first balcony door that had a self closing hinge that kept it from slamming, and also when pushed fully open stayed open. Very nice. I did note that our cabin did not have any door stop, and housekeeping carried one with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs CruisinCritter Posted March 21, 2013 #15 Share Posted March 21, 2013 We just bring a door stopper. You can wedge it between the door when it is open, and it works great. Claudia We did the same thing, well sort of. We just took an empty Budweiser bottle after my hubby finished his beer, rinsed it out and stuck it in the doorway on the hinged side. It allowed the door to be cracked about 3-4 inches without being all the way open. It's a cheap, hassle free way to have a small breeze blow through the cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruzerDeb Posted March 21, 2013 Author #16 Share Posted March 21, 2013 this was on our legend balcony 4 yrs ago....took the photo's because i knew someday someone would ask.............. one shows a close up of how i hooked it up underneath the balcony divider, i dont know if the resolution will come through enough to notice. Thanks for the pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nana257 Posted March 21, 2013 #17 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Good question CruzerDeb. Glad you asked because I need to know as well. Would you need a bungee for a cove balcony? or are the doors different.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WetToes Posted March 21, 2013 #18 Share Posted March 21, 2013 We also use the the bungees to string through the wet clothes to dry on the balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daijayx2 Posted March 21, 2013 #19 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I haven't read all the other posts but we used the door stop that was in our room. Opened the balcony door all the way and stuck the door stop in the opening. Worked great. We returned it back to by the cabin door in the mornings so the steward would have it available for his use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvdisney Posted March 26, 2013 #20 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Would a baby gate be able to prop in the open doorway? Have 2 yr old.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleDeuce Posted March 26, 2013 #21 Share Posted March 26, 2013 So I've read about the a/c not staying on when the balcony door is open. What is the trick to bypass this constraint? Magnet on the mechanism? Something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted March 26, 2013 #22 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I dont understand why its such a issue to close the door when you want a/c. Its such a waste of electricty which is so valuable on a ship to a/c the whole outdoors with the door open. I go out to sit, and close the door behind me so the cabin stays cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockee4055 Posted March 26, 2013 #23 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I never thought I'd book a balcony, so I didn't really pay attention to posters saying to bring a bungee cord for the balcony. Now I have one!!! :D How long should that bungee cord be? I really have to stop posting here and get some work done . . . maybe. I have a pack of all different sizes. I usually take anything from 6" to 24" and a couple of each packed in the outside compartment of the luggage. Would nvr cruise without them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wework2play Posted March 26, 2013 #24 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I have read over and over about taking a bungee. I have always had a balcony room and I can't really see why anyone would want to prop the door open. It creates such a strong draft that we are always in a hurry to shut the door. If we want to be outside, we go outside. I personally do not see a real use for one. Also, to the OP: Beware of articles blowing off your balcony! I always dry my swimsuit and stuff by hooking it over the chairs, but make sure you have it secured! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleDeuce Posted March 26, 2013 #25 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I dont understand why its such a issue to close the door when you want a/c. Its such a waste of electricty which is so valuable on a ship to a/c the whole outdoors with the door open. I go out to sit, and close the door behind me so the cabin stays cool. Some of us like the fresh air, but want to remain cool, that's my preference anyways...but thanks for the contribution :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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