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Re: Entry Door Latch Issue

Reply #25 –
 The strike post is supposed to move the problem is in the latch assembly take it apart and look at what I said you'll see springsteel clip  we are still conditioning ourselves not to slam the door anymore it works that well
John Patrick
2002 U270

Re: Entry Door Latch Issue

Reply #26 –
Quote from: Neal Pillsbury –
Guys,

Up through 2007, at least, all entry doors are PTL, all models of FT.
They are easily adjusted and one doesn't need to go reefing on striker posts with torque wrenches: 

See:

PTL Preferred Door Latch Adjustment

HTH,
Neal
The door on my coach has to be slammed to fully latch, saw this post and thought I would adjust as directed. Much to my surprise the latch assy does not look like the attachment. Went to the PLT website and looked at available latch assemblies, while they had one without the "star adjustment" that could be upgraded to the star model they had nothing that looked like mine. I will call PTL on Monday just thought I would throw this out there and see if anyone else has came across this issue. Hopefully the star adjustable latch assembly is a suitable replacement for mine.

Bill and Marsha Kuykendall
1999 Foretravel U320 36' CAI
Build Number 5446
2006 Lexus GX 470

Re: Entry Door Latch Issue

Reply #27 –
Post the solution to this issue, it almost looks like a custom made piece.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
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Re: Entry Door Latch Issue

Reply #28 –
Quote from: craneman –
Post the solution to this issue, it almost looks like a custom made piece.
Will do Craneman, my first clue something was different was when there was 10 screws holding the latch assy not 6 that was noted in the adjustment procedure.
Bill and Marsha Kuykendall
1999 Foretravel U320 36' CAI
Build Number 5446
2006 Lexus GX 470

Re: Entry Door Latch Issue

Reply #29 –
That certainly doesn't look like the one in our '99 U320.
Regards,
Brett

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

Re: Entry Door Latch Issue

Reply #30 –
This is what we have and we have had issues with it.  It doesn't seem to be a great design, since it eventually comes out of adjustment with the striker constantly being hit by the door latch.
2000 U320 mid entry  #5688
2006 Jeep Liberty


USMCR retired
SDFD retired
FEMA US&R TF8

Re: Entry Door Latch Issue

Reply #31 –
Quote from: Bill and Marsha –
The door on my coach has to be slammed to fully latch, saw this post and thought I would adjust as directed. Much to my surprise the latch assy does not look like the attachment. Went to the PLT website and looked at available latch assemblies, while they had one without the "star adjustment" that could be upgraded to the star model they had nothing that looked like mine. I will call PTL on Monday just thought I would throw this out there and see if anyone else has came across this issue. Hopefully the star adjustable latch assembly is a suitable replacement for mine.


I have the same striker bolt assembly on my 320, I believe the only adjustment you can make is "in or out". In other words how tight you want the door to close, if you loosen the striker bolt and move it "outward" the door won't need to be slammed as hard because the latch catches the bolt sooner. The farther "inward" the bolt is adjusted the tighter the door against the frame will become, as long as there is no up or down play in your door that's the only adjustment you need.
Eric, Mary and Carl the jack russel terrorist
1997 U320, #5143, w/450 hp, 6.9 on the richter scale
Sammie the toad
Live Free or Die

Re: Entry Door Latch Issue

Reply #32 –
Well at least I know it isn't a one off...I freed up the movement which didn't help the situation. I'll call PTL tomorrow and decide on a path forward. Thanks for the replies, I'll post my findings.
Bill and Marsha Kuykendall
1999 Foretravel U320 36' CAI
Build Number 5446
2006 Lexus GX 470
 

Re: Entry Door Latch Issue

Reply #33 –
Quote from: Mobius –
I have the same striker bolt assembly on my 320, I believe the only adjustment you can make is "in or out". In other words how tight you want the door to close, if you loosen the striker bolt and move it "outward" the door won't need to be slammed as hard because the latch catches the bolt sooner. The farther "inward" the bolt is adjusted the tighter the door against the frame will become, as long as there is no up or down play in your door that's the only adjustment you need.
You are right on Eric! I talked to PTL today, they said that is the only adjustment on that style latch assembly. PTL also noted this particular striker assembly is no longer available and the star type striker assembly is not a option for replacement. If for some reason one was to break a replacement would need to be fabbed.  By looking at where the washer was located on my assembly there should be enough outward adjustment available to make an improvement. Thanks for the help!
Bill and Marsha Kuykendall
1999 Foretravel U320 36' CAI
Build Number 5446
2006 Lexus GX 470