replace outdoor kitchen lock with slam latch?

[Ford Idaho]

Originally Posted by LaydBack

Pricey
Southco R3 Baggage Door Push-to-Close Paddle Latch for RV, motor home, trailer, and other commercial applications

Idaho, the links carry both entry and baggage.

I see that now, got tired of spinning my mouse wheel looking at entry locks and their key and tumbler replacement ilk.

Thank you.

[DougP47]

I would be interested in more info also

[MagnoliaTom]

Originally Posted by IColeman

The original equipment latches are about 58 3/4" apart, being 6'2" I can reach both no problem.




I sent SOUTHCO a email with the latch and key image attached to find out if they have a part number and a template.

Both frames and doors on my coachmen 320bhds appear to be the same.

If/when you do end up doing the swap, please post the information as to parts, difficulty, etc...

I have the same rig and would like to do the same.

[IColeman]

I'm a little baffled... Sooo I have to call my dealer they they will call this guy and he will say what.......?

Looks like I'll be calling the dealer and go from there.


email:

To: Simon
Subject: Re: FW: Coachmen door question


Thank you for the response, Do you have a part number or price for the latch assembly, or should I contact my dealer? I would rather buy direct or my dealer verses going to a different supplier.

[bgilly]

This may not be what you are after but looking at the photo of the thumb/twist latch - which is similar to what I have on my coach, I am considering a push button latch replacement: Recreational Vehicle Parts, Recreational Vehicle Accessories, Recreational Vehicle Hardware, Recreational Vehicle Drapes, Recreational Vehicle Curtains, Recreational Vehicle Curtain

They do have a non-keyed version: RV Parts, RV Accessories, RV Hardware, RV Drapes, RV Curtains, RV Curtain

Also these are for consideration (both in keyed and non-keyed): BRD by RV Designer

BRD by RV Designer

And then finally, they do have various Trimark locksets: TriMark by RV Designer

Bobby

[IColeman]

Thanks Bgilly! If I cant get the latches Ill go that route. Luckily a rep from Southco emailed me today and I'm hopeful Ill be able to get a couple R3 latches for the kitchen door!

[IColeman]

Southco Latch; Baggage Door Lock; Locking Black – Lippert Components, Inc Online Store

Ironically I searched the outdoor kitchen door for a tag I found the mfg label. After browsing for a blank door with no holes I found the Southco baggage door latch. It appears they sell a lot to the RV industry. I still sent them a email curious if you can get a blank kitchen door with decals.

[IColeman]

Well with some excellent help from Lippert Components Lippert Components, Inc. I have two latches and components headed my way! $113 later

Once they are installed I will either plug the holes from the old locks/latches or come up with some type of matching decal to cover them.

[jeeplj8]

interested to see how this goes for you. I noticed your slam latches on your forward baggage doors are actually different than the ones on 2013. My wife hates them, they are pretty stiff for her to open.

[BigJohn2]

i'm interested in this too for my TT.

later,

John

[IColeman]

Originally Posted by jeeplj8

interested to see how this goes for you. I noticed your slam latches on your forward baggage doors are actually different than the ones on 2013. My wife hates them, they are pretty stiff for her to open.

what do yours look like? not sure why they would change them in a year? The ones on my trailer are a breeze to open



parts came today! We were dodging the rain/sleet today so while the guys worked on adding water lines to the garage, I messed with the door. I'm only going to post a teaser photo but Ill have it finished up tomorrow

[jeeplj8]

Originally Posted by IColeman

what do yours look like? not sure why they would change them in a year? The ones on my trailer are a breeze to open

I was actually surprised how many little differences there were between my 13 and the 14 I walked through last fall at the dealer. My latches are more rectangular than yours, and they are very stiff. I would snap a pic but won't have the trailer out of the cave again until Easter.

Other differences are the interior lights (different design and placement in the 14) and the interior fabrics/colors that I noticed.

BTW - looks like good workmanship there! Looking forward to the final product.

[IColeman]

Thanks!!

might have to pull the back of your latch off an see if the rocker arm is rubbing the door. When I first cut mine I made it too tight and the latch mechanism rubbed so I had to trim a little out.



Started a new thread with all the photos:

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...mod-57165.html