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Drop down power cord-water hose door catch repair

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
1996 U295-36, Cummins 300hp, 8.3. Build number 4864. Vin number 1F97D536XTNO54271. Purchased October 31, 2019.

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Dan can you post a pic
Chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR

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Reply #2 –
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.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

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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.

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John & Carm Morales

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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
1996 U295-36, Cummins 300hp, 8.3. Build number 4864. Vin number 1F97D536XTNO54271. Purchased October 31, 2019.

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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
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Quote from: dans96u295ft –
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
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-4-in-Stainless-Steel-Barrel-Bolt-14509/203339952
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

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Reply #7 –
I like the barrel slide bolt with magnets!!!
1996 U295-36, Cummins 300hp, 8.3. Build number 4864. Vin number 1F97D536XTNO54271. Purchased October 31, 2019.

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I had a second slide installed on the other side of the door, I have two slides.
Eric & Nancy
1999 36 Ft. U320 WTFE
2016 GMC Terrain

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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
1996 U295-36, Cummins 300hp, 8.3. Build number 4864. Vin number 1F97D536XTNO54271. Purchased October 31, 2019.
 

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Reply #10 –
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
1996 U295-36, Cummins 300hp, 8.3. Build number 4864. Vin number 1F97D536XTNO54271. Purchased October 31, 2019.