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03-20-2018, 11:08 AM
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how to adjust Roo bed latches?
anyone have anything on how to adjust the latch ends to make them tighter for the Roo bunk ends?
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03-20-2018, 04:35 PM
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We had this issue and was still under warranty so while in for service they moved the metal hook latch. That is the one that is on the ceiling part of the camper.
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03-20-2018, 05:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NJCamperRoo
anyone have anything on how to adjust the latch ends to make them tighter for the Roo bunk ends?
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Are you talking about the newer Roto-Vise latches or the older cargo latch type?
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03-20-2018, 05:25 PM
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This one, you can see the holes they put in it. I have since had to move it again!
Hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by bikendan
Are you talking about the newer Roto-Vise latches or the older cargo latch type?
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03-20-2018, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Lawlesszoo
This one, you can see the holes they put in it. I have since had to move it again!
Hope this helps.
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I thought the OP is talking about the bunk door latches, not the shepherd's pole for the canvas.
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Shawn-Musician/Entrepreneur/Wine Expert
and Zoe the Wonder Dog(R.I.P.)
2016 PrimeTime TracerAIR 255, pushing a 2014 Ford F150 SCREW XTR 4x4 3.5 Ecoboost w/Max Tow Package
4pt Equal-i-zer WDH and 1828lbs of payload capacity
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03-20-2018, 07:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NJCamperRoo
anyone have anything on how to adjust the latch ends to make them tighter for the Roo bunk ends?
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Read post #3 in this thread below. I had to do it last season. Pay attention to the instructions on the limits on the amount of rotations. They mean it.
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ps-127599.html
Have Fun!
Ron
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03-20-2018, 07:24 PM
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Oh wow! Does this apply to all Roo's?
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03-20-2018, 08:06 PM
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I caution anyone that wants their latches to PUSH HARD DOWN on the bunk door seals, that they may be creating more problems then they are attempting to solve.
When the bunk door closes the latch should hold the bunk end in place... and NOT PUSH down any harder on the door as this will weaken the latch and possibly compress the surround seals too much.
The correct amount of pressure is measured by using a dollar bill near or at the top seal and closing the bunk door with the latch closed. You should still just be able to pull on the bill and pull it out with some force applied but not enough to tear the bill. In other words, just tight enough to hold the bill and not let it slide out easily.
I have looked for where I read this advise but cannot find it to reference, but I can say that this advice has worked fine for me for 4 years now.
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03-20-2018, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Lawlesszoo
Oh wow! Does this apply to all Roo's?
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No
Older Roo/Shamrock hybrids had cargo door latches.
And even older ones had screw clamps.
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and Zoe the Wonder Dog(R.I.P.)
2016 PrimeTime TracerAIR 255, pushing a 2014 Ford F150 SCREW XTR 4x4 3.5 Ecoboost w/Max Tow Package
4pt Equal-i-zer WDH and 1828lbs of payload capacity
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03-20-2018, 10:12 PM
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This one, you can see the holes they put in it. I have since had to move it again!
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Lawlesszoo...
I have no idea how that picture has anything to do with
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anyone have anything on how to adjust the latch ends to make them tighter for the Roo bunk ends?
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I can hardly believe that you have had that much adjustment on your J-pole clamp.
I have three bunks and I have found that one J-pole is shorter than the other two poles... maybe you do not have the same length poles on your bunks and have mixed them up?
Also my 2014 model has J-poles that telescope in and out about 3-4 inches and are adjustable that much, so no need to move the ceiling mount clamp as you have pictured.
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03-21-2018, 10:24 AM
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That's good info Ron045. Thanks
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03-30-2018, 08:42 PM
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We need to tighten ours to keep the water out...we are also going to build some gutters to go over each bunk end. stupid water.
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03-30-2018, 09:39 PM
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Thomas Jefferson to John Norvell pg. 2, June 11, 1807
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2014 RAM 1500 Bighorn Crew Cab, HEMI, 3.21 gears, 8 Spd, 4X4 TST TPMS
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