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jjriff 
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 Topic: Breaking closet door latches?Posted: 04 Apr 2012 at 10:29pm |
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Any ideas where to buy a more durable latch for the sliding glass closet doors? We have broken three or four over the years. Seem to be a poor brittle design.
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jjriff
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papabear
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Posted: 04 Apr 2012 at 11:00pm |
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Had the same problem on our first 5th wheel. When we got our 2012 SS335 the first thing I did was take the plastic clips off. Filled the holes with wood putty. What we use to keep the doors from floating around is tention rods. One for each door. Haven't lost one yet and they keep the doors secure.
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Dave & Jean from Bellevue, Nebr.
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joemusic321
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Posted: 04 Apr 2012 at 11:23pm |
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Lengths of wooden dowels work well, also.
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Stan
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Posted: 05 Apr 2012 at 12:20am |
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You can try Larry Day (Dayle1 on this forum) and ask him. He was selling a magnetic catch which I can attest works great. Not sure if he has any left though.
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Stan and Terri
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fhenn
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Posted: 05 Apr 2012 at 5:36am |
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Frank and Janet Henn
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campsurveyor
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Posted: 05 Apr 2012 at 5:52am |
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I brought a pair at a rv store a few weeks ago,They were black & larger with a handle on them that you had to pull on it to slide the door.Made alot better than the clear plastic ones.
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Dayle1
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Posted: 05 Apr 2012 at 11:22am |
I think I have one or two more sets available, steel, can't break. Send me a PM if interested.
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Larry Day
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Posted: 05 Apr 2012 at 7:01pm |
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The dealer (Ozark Ford, Ozark MO) replaced our before we took delivery with some clear ones that are very flexible. They still hold the doors well but are at least twice as flexible as the standard ones.
Sorry, no idea the manufacturer but if you call Robert at Ozark, I am sure he would tell you or sell you a set.
I found these http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-locks/sliding-door-lock.htm that look like what I have.
Tell him McKelvy sent you. Edited by BipeFlier - 05 Apr 2012 at 7:05pm |
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jjriff
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Posted: 05 Apr 2012 at 9:41pm |
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Hey! Thanks for all the possible solutions. I would think CR would address this small problem. I guess they are busy working on major ones. Be safe!
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jjriff
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Posted: 06 Apr 2012 at 8:11pm |
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I race remote-control nitro trucks and to make the a-arms less brittle/more flexable we boil them in water for a few minutes.
Not sure what will happen to clear parts but might wirk.
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Steve & Sandy
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