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Window latches

We have the single pane windows in our coach and have been squeaking or rattling while traveling. We have been putting tissue  into the sides to stop the noise.
The latches have 2 screws in them I believe to replace them, question is are their any adjustments to do to get them to stop making noise?, or do I just need to replace them?, can i still get them if replacement needed?
Anybody have experience with them?

Thank you all.

Kerrybob
1995 U295
1997 F250 4dr

Re: Window latches

Reply #1 –
I have the same type windows so I use a  lubricant. It is LPS Greaseless Lubricant #1. It comes in an aerosol can and should be available at any automotive parts store. Works great.
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

Re: Window latches

Reply #2 –
Hey, talkin' about window latches.  I am so big and strong and ugly, that I broke two of the handle frames before in got gentlier and handsome.  Does FT have replacements for my single-pane windows.  Need one red and one black.  Other suggestions?  Andy1
Carolyn and Lewis (Andy1) Anderson
1996 U270 36'

Re: Window latches

Reply #3 –
Quote from: Lewis Anderson –
Does FT have replacements for my single-pane windows.  Need one red and one black.  Other suggestions?

Creation Window locks

Not sure about the ones for single panes, we got ours for dual pane from FOT.  As noted in the older thread, they only have red and the rivets are extra.  We don't have the tool to install the rivet (or anything with us to drill out the old one) so we glued the broken tab back on for now and will deal with it when we get home.

-M
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Window latches

Reply #4 –
I just replaced two on my single pane windows. FT does have the black ones, but don't have any more red ones. Could always paint them, I suppose. Had one broken one and one very sticky one. Took less than a minute each to swap them out.

Steve
1991 U225 Grand Villa

Re: Window latches

Reply #5 –
Black & red window latches are the same. Red designates for legal purposes, I guess, escape windows, except all of our windows are exactly the same. We do not have any escape windows so any color can be used. Drill out rivet, attach new handle with a short bolt with a locking nut or use Loctite to keep nut from turning on bolt. Foretravel parts has had replacement handles.

Re: Window latches

Reply #6 –
Thank you all for replying...looks like I will be calling FT for replacement ones.

The boss can't stand the squeaking from the latches going down the highway, sounds easy enough to replace.
Kerrybob
1995 U295
1997 F250 4dr

Re: Window latches

Reply #7 –
Hmmm... mine was attached with two Phillips screws. New ones did not come with screws. Very simple fix.

Yes, red is supposed to designate an emergency exit. I guess the big EXIT label under the window isn't enough.  :)

Steve
1991 U225 Grand Villa

Re: Window latches

Reply #8 –
EXIT labels do not mean anything as every window operates the same where only one side slides open. They are misleading because in an emergency the label makes us think that the window with EXIT has special powers. Label can be safely removed.
 

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Reply #9 –
Quote from: Barry & Cindy –
EXIT labels do not mean anything as every window operates the same where only one side slides open. They are misleading because in an emergency the label makes us think that the window with EXIT has special powers. Label can be safely removed.

Cool! Gives the interior a less "industrial" look. Thanks.  :)

Steve
1991 U225 Grand Villa