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01-14-2005, 12:19 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Issaquah
Posts: 13
M.O.C. #1506
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sliding closet door latch
Where can I buy a couple of the small plastic clips that keep the closet doors from opening when we're on the road. One of ours broke and Camping World didn't have any idea whre to find them.
thx...jw
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01-14-2005, 01:24 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Winchester
Posts: 142
M.O.C. #551
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jw
I had the same problem finding them. I finally found them at a Montana dealer.
Steve
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01-14-2005, 02:13 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Chittenango
Posts: 789
M.O.C. #1011
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We finally took ours off and have wooden dowels that we put in the runners when we travel. They were harder than heck for me to open.
Carol
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01-14-2005, 02:17 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Old Town
Posts: 173
M.O.C. #2230
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I just bought a couple and spares at Sun Coast RV in Ocala. Most any Montana dealer should be able to order you some, if they don't have any in stock. They sure are fragile or I'm really rough on them, broke both of mine the same week. There are two types of these latches/clips, so make sure you get the right ones for your wardrobe.
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01-14-2005, 03:02 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Tipton
Posts: 3,646
M.O.C. #191
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We have yet (knock on wood) to break one. BUT, we do not latch EXCEPT when running down the hard road. When in camp, we reverse the doors, therefore not messing with the things till it is time to head out again.
Cheers,
Carol
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01-14-2005, 03:14 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Macomb Twp
Posts: 1,451
M.O.C. #2221
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We just bought one yesterday when picked our Montana up at the dealer. It was in for the first time for service but we had heard how easy they break and we wanted to have a replacement. It was around $3.50 I think my husband said. I haven't broken one yet but I'm sure I will.
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01-14-2005, 03:29 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Clermont
Posts: 1,753
M.O.C. #266
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Like, Al & Carol, have not broken one yet and we also reverse the doors when we are set up and only latch them when traveling down the road. On the newer models I noticed they have moved these latches higher (mounting them at the same level as the uppser shelf edge). Was good to see this relocation as I personally have snagged my arms on the latches when reaching into the end shelves. Tom was nice enough to take our latches off and move them up to the shelf level and am no longer puncturing my arms on those darn things. Guess the moral of this is if you have to replace a broken latch you might want to consider remounting the new one at the higher level.
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01-14-2005, 03:29 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Spring Hill
Posts: 2,725
M.O.C. #59
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Broke one too. I really hate to go to Ocala and walk by those Montanas again. Maybe they won't be close to the parts store.
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01-14-2005, 03:51 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Bend
Posts: 254
M.O.C. #162
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We found them in Parker AZ.
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01-14-2005, 03:58 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Machesney Park
Posts: 534
M.O.C. #798
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I bought two of them when I was in Mesa at a RV dealer, dont remember the name however he told me every rv going down the road uses the same kind and can be purchased at any dealer.
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01-14-2005, 05:19 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Ft. Smith
Posts: 981
M.O.C. #116
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I fixed ours so they wouldn't break any more. I pop-riveted a thin [about .020] piece of steel shim [ 4 places] to the outside of the latch then cut the plastic between the rivets parallel to the latch lip. No more broken latches. The latches are easier to unlatch now also.
Skip
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01-14-2005, 05:52 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Chandler
Posts: 624
M.O.C. #740
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Hi Folks,
We too reverse doors when not going down the road.
One thing that has helped is, I rub bar soap on the latches and the doors where they contact. This really helps. I remembered this trick from using bar soap on zippers to make them slipperier.
Happy Camping
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01-16-2005, 07:12 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Livingston
Posts: 474
M.O.C. #2056
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One nice thing, the replacement latches are stronger and a little bigger. Of course, they should have been built that way in the first place.
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01-16-2005, 03:34 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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As the others said, just about any RV dealer with a parts department should have them. We bought a couple of spares but have not yet needed them. We also reverse the doors when not on the road both to reduce the odds of breaking the latches and to reduce the aggravation.
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01-16-2005, 03:35 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by lightningjack11
Broke one too. I really hate to go to Ocala and walk by those Montanas again. Maybe they won't be close to the parts store.
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Tom, they're gonna getya! Your posts just ooze "the fever". It's just a matter of time...
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10-02-2023, 12:53 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Walla Walla
Posts: 13
M.O.C. #26944
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Closet door latches
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Originally Posted by Ontheroad
jw
I had the same problem finding them. I finally found them at a Montana dealer.
Steve
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Which dealer and where in Montana did you find them?
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10-02-2023, 04:23 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Northeast TX
Posts: 873
M.O.C. #30262
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rvupgradesstore.com
31-1490RV Designer H527 Sliding Mirrored Door Latch - Clear
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10-02-2023, 05:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 2,016
M.O.C. #25165
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Darold, the thread is from 2005.
If you are looking to replace with original then Trekwood might be your best bet. Be aware their shipping is very costly.
www.trekwood.com.
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10-02-2023, 12:05 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
Posts: 2,844
M.O.C. #5651
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I think any Montana dealer should be able to order the latches.
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