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Under Cabin Bins

Sometimes while traveling a door opens on the under cabin bins.  Any ideas on how to resolve this issue?  Our model is a 1996 U320.  Do these latches need replaced over time?

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Reply #1 –
Before leaving, walk around the RV and give each door a push.  Some will click.  Then give them a tug to make sure they are latched.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer

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Reply #2 –
Greg (at Xtreme) referred to it as the "Foretravel Push"; standing with your leg next to the bin door at one end of it, push until you hear a click; repeat for each end of all doors.  It's particularly important to check/close the door for the propane tank area on the 96 U320.  I had the interesting experience of seeing the bay door up and the slide-out drawer open in my right mirror as I turned left on a freeway during my first year... :o
Grant and Betty
1996  U320C  40' WTBI 4949, Xtreme FBP 2011
2003 CRV

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Reply #3 –
Not sure on a 1996 but I know on our 2003 Steve has adjusted the pins/latches so they're fully-engaged when closed.  Sometimes the pins get a little worn, too, and they can be replaced.
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

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Reply #4 –
make sure they are latched at all four corners - use the FT "bump" with your hip
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

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Reply #5 –
Quote from: Tim Fiedler –
make sure they are latched at all four corners - use the FT "bump" with your hip

The previous own taught me to do that and now it's a ritual!
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

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Reply #6 –
I am self taught, after being told by a passing motorist (hand signals) that my port diving plane was extended.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer

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Reply #7 –
Dave Patterson at Foretravel ofTennessee taught me the "Foretravel Push", anyone remember Dave? He was the #2 Foretavel salesman, 2nd only to the lady at FOT.
No RV! Have hung up the keys.
In the past: 2016 Winnebago Era, 1994 Foretravel U240, 1995 Foretravel U240 (wide body), 1999 Foretravel 320, 36 Foot, 2003 Foretravel U320 38 foot,

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Reply #8 –
I forget who it was that taught me the FORETRAVEL SHUFFLE, may have been Roxanne at FT of TENN. Place your knee at each end of the door and bump, it clicks, its locked.
Gary B

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Reply #9 –
Right! That's the Proper name. That's what I was taught.

best, paul
1999 U320 40' 1200 watts on roof. 12cf AC/DC Cold plate fridge/freezer. VMS 240 CL Honda Element

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Reply #10 –
When I purchased my coach from Jeff & Carol,  Carol demonstrated the "Foretravel Bump" for me.  Always check they are locked and bumped before each move.  I, like Grant, have experienced the dreaded self opening slide out.  Sure maked it interesting.  That's why a pre-flight check list is a good idea.  We had one posted for all our operators.  Whether they followed it is another matter.

Keith
Keith, Joyce & Smokey the Australian Cattle Dog
1995 U320 SE Extreme 40' WTBI Build # 4780, with a Honda CR-V hopefully still following behind.
Motorcade # 17030
FMCA # F422159
 

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Reply #11 –
Basement latch pins not only wear but fatigue crack and eventually break off.  I carry spares and check the pins very carefully whenever I have a door pop open.
Regards,
Brett

'99 42' Foretravel Xtreme
'14 Brown Motorsports Stacker
'05 Chevy SSR
'02 BMW R1150R