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Title: What is this called? Or where do I get them?
Post by: Matt Childs on September 17, 2018, 03:27:35 pm

I have searched for, but not found this part. It is what the covers for the ceiling lights snap onto. While converting to LED's I found two that are split. I know this is a stupid question but I can't figure out what to search on.

Title: Re: What is this called? Or where do I get them?
Post by: Rick & Robyn on September 17, 2018, 03:40:45 pm

I call it a friction catch. This looks like it might work as a replacement:

Maintenance and Repair > Hardware - Friction Catch (http://www.discountmobilehomeparts.com/cgi-bin/shop/pid_573.htm)

Hope this helps

Title: Re: What is this called? Or where do I get them?
Post by: Dave and Nancy Abel on September 17, 2018, 03:46:41 pm

Try this link: Double Barrel Friction Catch with Metal Clip | RV Parts Country (http://www.rvpartscountry.com/Double-Barrel-Friction-Catch-with-Metal-Clip.html)

May have to scroll down.

Title: Re: What is this called? Or where do I get them?
Post by: Matt Childs on September 17, 2018, 03:58:40 pm

I really love the people on this forum. The word friction never came to my mind.

Thank you both!

Title: Re: What is this called? Or where do I get them?
Post by: John and Stacey on September 17, 2018, 04:00:28 pm

I found them at Home Depot and Lowes.
John

Title: Re: What is this called? Or where do I get them?
Post by: folivier on September 17, 2018, 07:09:59 pm

Amazon has them, 6 pack: Amazon.com: Camco 44203 Cabinet Catches Side Mount - 6 pack: Automotive (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006I0NSK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

Title: Re: What is this called? Or where do I get them?
Post by: Ecurb on September 17, 2018, 07:20:59 pm

While in a pinch I drilled holes in the barrels and put the screws in. It's a whole lot sturdier than the flimsy tabs for the screws. I don't think I'll ever have to replace them again.

Title: Re: What is this called? Or where do I get them?
Post by: turbojack on September 17, 2018, 09:24:30 pm

I just glued them back together. It worked!!

Title: Re: What is this called? Or where do I get them?
Post by: Barry & Cindy on September 18, 2018, 06:10:46 pm

They always break over time:

Amazon.com: Camco 44203 Cabinet Catches Side Mount - 6 pack: Automotive (http://amzn.to/2NltXfF)

We also use these metal ones:

Hardware House 64-4575 Contractor Pack Roller Catch, Chrome, 10-Pack -... (http://amzn.to/2D8zUHQ)

Title: Re: What is this called? Or where do I get them?
Post by: amos.harrison on September 20, 2018, 08:28:31 pm

They are usually on my list when I visit FT. They're always in stock.

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