Generator Hatch Latch

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Generator Hatch Latch

February 20, 2020, 06:08:13 pm

This comes up from time to time, the generator hatch doesn't open when you pull the handle. Mine does this from time to time so I decided to adjust the cable. Turns out, at least on this 270, you can adjust the cable to be longer but not shorter as there are no threads available on the clevis. Anyhow, I adjusted it by filing down the base of the clevis maybe 3/32" of an inch or so. Works great.
jor

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Reply #1 – February 20, 2020, 09:01:15 pm

How is the inside of your door so clean???

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Reply #2 – February 20, 2020, 09:39:23 pm

Thanks. Good to know

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Reply #3 – February 21, 2020, 10:37:53 am

I had look at mine and thanks for the advice of filling down the clevis.

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Reply #4 – February 21, 2020, 10:39:47 am

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How is the inside of your door so clean???

I cleaned it up when I got this one. Just give it a lick once in awhile. Also, the camera is very forgiving.
jor

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Reply #5 – February 21, 2020, 12:06:09 pm

Looks good jor!! My rubber insulation was falling off when we got the coach and was in bad shape It is gone now and the back of the fiberglass is no pretty.

Keith

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Reply #6 – February 21, 2020, 12:42:47 pm

You can always run a thread die on the rod and add more threads. I found that cleaning and lubricating everything works welll also.
John M.

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Reply #7 – February 21, 2020, 06:06:47 pm

I wonder if that material is Foretravel specific? I'm in the process of redoing mine and can't find anything like it on the web.

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Reply #8 – February 22, 2020, 09:45:05 am

My latch was the same. I lubed the cable and all the other parts and removed the small set nut on the clevis. That gave me the needed adjustment.

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Reply #9 – February 22, 2020, 09:47:47 am

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removed the small set nut on the clevis.

Never thought to do that. Great idea.
jor

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Reply #10 – February 22, 2020, 12:46:48 pm

On ours, the generator hatch was nearly impossible to open without using some added leverage. After trying every approach to lube, adjust, reroute, etc. the OEM cable, I replaced it with one I found in stock at a marine supply store near Shelter Island in San Diego. Here is a post with some info, though possibly the OEM cable is still available at FOT. The hatch release has functioned flawlessly since I installed the Glendinning bi-directional cable, which I believe was intended for throttle control or maybe even steering on outboard motors.
Generator Bay Door
Scroll down to get to the post with pictures.
Don

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Generator Hatch Latch

February 20, 2020, 06:08:13 pm

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Reply #1 – February 20, 2020, 09:01:15 pm

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Reply #2 – February 20, 2020, 09:39:23 pm

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Reply #3 – February 21, 2020, 10:37:53 am

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Reply #4 – February 21, 2020, 10:39:47 am

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Reply #5 – February 21, 2020, 12:06:09 pm

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Reply #6 – February 21, 2020, 12:42:47 pm

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Reply #7 – February 21, 2020, 06:06:47 pm

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Reply #8 – February 22, 2020, 09:45:05 am

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