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03-05-2008, 04:40 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Tonawanda
Posts: 551
M.O.C. #3662
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closet door latches fix
I remember a fix for the closet door latches,but can't find it.Got tired of replacing the original ones.Can someone please direct me the the fix. thank you
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03-05-2008, 10:12 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: rives
Posts: 54
M.O.C. #6202
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i don't remember who's idea it was. but you can put rubber o-rings behind the latch's. get o-ring's just big enough for the screw to go through. do not tighten the screw's reel tight. this will let the latch give. easy to open and stops breakage. the post i got this from was about 1 and 1/2 years ago.
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03-05-2008, 10:43 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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It was not originally my idea but I picked it up here. The o-rings really do work. I installed them the way haslcs said. I snugged the screws up pretty good so they won't work loose but not super tight. It really works well.
If I can find the picture I took awhile back I'll post it here.
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03-06-2008, 03:22 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Harrington
Posts: 88
M.O.C. #6113
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Funny, I was just going to post a question about the same thing. I'll try the o rings.
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03-06-2008, 04:34 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Macomb
Posts: 293
M.O.C. #5709
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We installed a sliding latch that was used on the new Big Sky's when they first came out. We understand that they are not used anymore. Some members claim that they didn't hold but we have not had a problem with them. They were easy to install and you can't cut yourself on them. Got them at a local Montana dealer. Traveled cross country east to west and north to south and have not had one come open.
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03-08-2008, 02:13 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: cedar rapids
Posts: 703
M.O.C. #4962
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I use the O-RINGS also and they work great.
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03-09-2008, 11:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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The nice thing about the o-rings is they cost me around a quarter for four of them at Ace Hardware. I wish I could remember who first posted about the o-rings so proper credit could be given.
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03-09-2008, 05:28 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: San Jose
Posts: 389
M.O.C. #2277
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It this forum great! Or what?
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03-10-2008, 03:53 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2006
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 429
M.O.C. #5757
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Which closet are you all talking about? The one with a door, or the sliders? We have a 2007 3400RL but have not made any long trips yet. I would like to be proactive on this before we do travel. Thanks!
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03-10-2008, 03:29 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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There're talking about the sliding closet doors in the bedroom.
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03-10-2008, 03:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Haldimand County
Posts: 2,413
M.O.C. #122
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Not sure if anyone else mentioned it, but you might want to take a file and take off the sharp corners. They can inflict PAIN.
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03-10-2008, 03:57 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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OntMont is correct. Husband and I have both felt that pain. Ouch!!
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