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Buzzcut1's avatar
Buzzcut1
Nomad II
Apr 29, 2018

Why didn't I do this sooner?

I always hated the cabinet latches on my Lance. Any big bump and you were more than likey going to find the cabinet open and stuff on the floor. I had one break and I installed a push/pull latch before the last trip. the cabinet stayed shut down one heck of a pothole road. I spent an hour today removing all the old latches and installing the new ones. Nothing to push just grab and pull. the cut out for the old latch makes for a perfect handle. I stll lef the hooks i put in on the cabinets that have pots and pans or breakables. It took less than 5 minutes per latch to install. $11.69 per latch at Camping World




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  • JumboJet's avatar
    JumboJet
    Explorer
    May 01, 2018
    I totally dislike plastic anything!! I replaced those plastic latches on the drawers of my motorhome with brass ball catches. Plastic catches broke within 6 months of being new.
  • Kayteg1's avatar
    Kayteg1
    Explorer II
    Apr 30, 2018
    Is that on 2008 Lance?
    I prize my 2002 Lance for excelent cabinet latches, so did they cut corners in following years?
    Not only rock-solid, but push button on the side make perfect cosmetics.
  • jimh406's avatar
    jimh406
    Explorer III
    Apr 30, 2018
    Mine have never broken. Might be what you are carrying.
  • tad94564's avatar
    tad94564
    Explorer
    Apr 30, 2018
    and they break every couple of years..

    I've had replace several them already on my Host.
  • HMS_Beagle's avatar
    HMS_Beagle
    Explorer
    Apr 29, 2018
    These latches are about half that price at McMaster. Without the "RV" markup....and available in 3, 5, and 10 lb pull.
  • run100's avatar
    run100
    Explorer
    Apr 29, 2018
    Thanks for posting about your latch upgrade. I'll keep them in mind if needed in the future.
  • jaycocreek's avatar
    jaycocreek
    Explorer II
    Apr 29, 2018
    Good job..I need to do the exact same thing..My so called hidden latches need to be replaced..They work okay but there are better choices out there now.
  • midnightsadie's avatar
    midnightsadie
    Explorer II
    Apr 29, 2018
    there on e bay about $4.bucks each takes two screws to change out. used them for tears work great.

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