Mt 1996 U295 has the small drop down door for the electric cord, water, etc. The slide-catch has become loose and can fall out. Any ideas? to replace it. I don't like it can't be locked in place while traveling. If it fell out it would cause trap door damage.
Thanks
Dan
Dan can you post a pic
Chris
You can buy that slide bolt at all the home improvement stores. Just measure and get the same size. If the rivets are loose drill and re-rivet it.
Yes, like Craneman suggested. You can find them at any Home Improvement Store. Just drill out the rivets and replace. Attached is a picture and online link.
John M.
First Watch Security 1849 3" Slide Bolt Polished Solid Brass Finish - Door... (https://www.amazon.com/First-Watch-Security-1849-Polished/dp/B000NCTO7U/ref=asc_df_B000NCTO7U/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198095900368&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16771172281134931772&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9012192&hvtargid=pla-348729798159&psc=1)
Sounds good. I wish it had a positive lock system instead of just sliding. Maybe I can come up with a way to lock it closed once it's closed. One of the members suggested to stick a toothpick in it. That's better than nothing. Thanks again
Another way to do it is with magnets. I only route the sewer hose straight out and am not concerned with closing the compartment door with the sewer hose attached.
jor
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-4-in-Stainless-Steel-Barrel-Bolt-14509/203339952
I like the barrel slide bolt with magnets!!!
I had a second slide installed on the other side of the door, I have two slides.
I like the second slide idea. Heck, maybe two slides and two magnets!!!! Just don't want to damage it. This 1996 is really, really nice
Bought a much longer slide, pop riveted and then drilled a hole to secure it closed with a thumb screw. Problem solved.
Thanks for the input