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07-13-2015, 04:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Mount Vernon, Ohio
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Keeping the drawers IN
The bedroom drawers on my Wildcat 28RKBS, when completely closed, clear the slide by about 1 inch. Should they vibrate open.....bad things happen.
After repairing the framing around the slide, and the crunched drawer, I decided to see what I could do to prevent a re-occurrence.
I used 3/16" eye screws in the drawer edges, and in the frame......drop in a 3/16" rod.....problem solved.
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07-14-2015, 08:48 AM
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That's pretty neat, mikkeeh.
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07-14-2015, 08:53 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
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Slick mod!!
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07-14-2015, 03:39 PM
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Mod free 5er
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These work great also.
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07-14-2015, 03:43 PM
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Georgia Rally Coordinator
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Cool mod. Thanks for posting. Later RJD 
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07-14-2015, 05:28 PM
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Always Learning
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
These work great also.
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Not the OEM/factory ones- I have them on various drawers and they still pop open.
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07-14-2015, 05:46 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
Not the OEM/factory ones- I have them on various drawers and they still pop open.
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They are adjustable.
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07-15-2015, 11:36 AM
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LOVE that mod! The drawers on my unit are still staying in (honeymoon phase) but will definitely file this for future use...would have been great for the old Bounder we traded!
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07-15-2015, 12:11 PM
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I think I will try this on mine. I have 2 drawers that come open from time to time.
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07-15-2015, 01:23 PM
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We used child locks that fasten to the inside of the drawer and the hook is fasten to the frame opening. I think they are 6 to 8 in a pack for under $5.00 when we bought them. After we installed them we never had any doors that would open up on our old Cougar. Have not had the need for them on our Cedar Creek as of yet.
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07-15-2015, 08:53 PM
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I just use Velcro and run it through the handles and pull it tight. Simple, cheap, effective and haven't had a drawer pop open yet.
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07-15-2015, 09:01 PM
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Mod free 5er
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Location: Concord, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by QCCowboy
I just use Velcro and run it through the handles and pull it tight. Simple, cheap, effective and haven't had a drawer pop open yet.
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You can also cut Velcro strips and put on the back side of the drawer face and the stiles.
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07-15-2015, 09:05 PM
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Location: Arkansas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
They are adjustable.
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Are the factory latches adjustable? If so can you explain how?
I am about ready to add add'l. latches, but if they can be adjusted that would be even better.
Thanks
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07-15-2015, 09:13 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ACE110
Are the factory latches adjustable? If so can you explain how?
I am about ready to add add'l. latches, but if they can be adjusted that would be even better.
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You can move the spring loaded jaws in and out.
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07-15-2015, 09:58 PM
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Salem Cruise Lite Owner
Join Date: Jul 2014
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No one should have to do that. It should be taken care of at the factory for what these units cost.
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07-15-2015, 10:56 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Illinois
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
You can also cut Velcro strips and put on the back side of the drawer face and the stiles.
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Yep, that would work. But when we are setup they move freely and don't have the extra resistance of the Velcro. Either way works.
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07-22-2015, 01:09 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: White Rock BC
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Drawers opening voluntarikt
May I ask what you are using for the rod. Love the mod
Thx
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07-22-2015, 07:56 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Mount Vernon, Ohio
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Filterman
May I ask what you are using for the rod. Love the mod
Thx
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Just a piece of 3/16" round stock from the hardware store.
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