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Title: Who makes this storage bay latch pin/where to buy?
Post by: krush on August 14, 2014, 09:29:02 pm
See attached picture. I'm missing one of these latch pins on a storage bay. I was wondering who makes them, what they are called, or where I could get one from.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Who makes this storage bay latch pin/where to buy?
Post by: Keith and Joyce on August 14, 2014, 09:57:35 pm
It's called a latch striker pin.

A Google search will return many sources.

Keith
Title: Re: Who makes this storage bay latch pin/where to buy?
Post by: Don & Tys on August 14, 2014, 10:01:39 pm
Not sure, but I think they are made by Trimark Corporation. Here is a link to one of their catalogs... not sure if there is a picture of it in there. I believe it is called a striker pin or striker bolt.
http://www.trimarkcorp.com/en/Download/Latches%20Product%20Catalog_Rev2.pdf (http://www.trimarkcorp.com/en/Download/Latches%20Product%20Catalog_Rev2.pdf)
Don
See attached picture. I'm missing one of these latch pins on a storage bay. I was wondering who makes them, what they are called, or where I could get one from.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Who makes this storage bay latch pin/where to buy?
Post by: Roger & Susan in Home2 on August 15, 2014, 10:41:37 am
At the hardware store look for socket head shoulder bolts.  Find the right diameter and length.  They can be found in stainless but you probably don't need SS.  Use a nylock nut or other type of locking nut on the back side.  Should only be a few bucks.

Roger
Title: Re: Who makes this storage bay latch pin/where to buy?
Post by: krush on October 16, 2014, 08:37:52 pm
Sort of related. Does anybody know where I can get key blanks for the baggage doors? There are very few locksmiths around these days.....

I haven't really looked, but I haven't sourced an alternative latch striker pin. I heard FOT has them.
Title: Re: Who makes this storage bay latch pin/where to buy?
Post by: rbark on October 16, 2014, 08:46:06 pm
Most likely Home Depot or Lowes
Title: Re: Who makes this storage bay latch pin/where to buy?
Post by: J. D. Stevens on October 16, 2014, 09:20:05 pm
The Foretravel parts shop sells most parts for most Foretravels. It is not likely to be the cheapest price, but it is likely to be the right part.
Title: Re: Who makes this storage bay latch pin/where to buy?
Post by: krush on October 16, 2014, 11:34:24 pm

I haven't had luck at a few places I tried. The keys seem to be of unique shape.

I'll likely order parts from Foretravel---it's just that they are a pain to get ahold of on the phone and the process is frustrating.
Title: Re: Who makes this storage bay latch pin/where to buy?
Post by: Alan & Gerri Ortiz on October 17, 2014, 07:06:46 am
We just bought extra bay door keys and blanks for entry door from Trimark. They sent the bay door keys already cut. Good price, quick turnaround.
Title: Re: Who makes this storage bay latch pin/where to buy?
Post by: krush on October 17, 2014, 11:18:55 am
Thanks Alan & Gerri! I'll give them a ring.
Title: Re: Who makes this storage bay latch pin/where to buy?
Post by: Roger & Susan in Home2 on October 17, 2014, 02:29:40 pm
I found key blanks at my local hardware store.  I had them make 4 new keys and tried them all out.  Less than $2 each.  They don't have the black plastic end but they work fine.

Keep looking.

Roger