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Actual generator access latch

Good morning everyone,
While servicing my generator the cover fell and broke the handle on the latch.

Has anyone replaced this before with aftermarket or
Do I need to call PowerTech?

Thanks
Frank & Daisy
NO LONGER  "looking for the perfect Foretravel
36' or less non slide preferred."  She has been found and is ours.
2003 U320 36' non slide  Unit 6103
Cummins ISM 450
Allison 4000MH

Re: Actual generator access latch

Reply #1 –
After scouring the Internet, I could not find the right size compression latch. They all were too short For the opening in the cover.
I sent an email yesterday to Powertech and had a reply early this morning that they had it in stock. $28.00 plus shipping.
Frank & Daisy
NO LONGER  "looking for the perfect Foretravel
36' or less non slide preferred."  She has been found and is ours.
2003 U320 36' non slide  Unit 6103
Cummins ISM 450
Allison 4000MH

Re: Actual generator access latch

Reply #2 –
I believe that's commonly called a slam latch.  I'm sure PowerTech doesn't make them so it would be interesting to see if your new latch comes with any manufacturer indication.
George Mann
2002 U320 #5934
2017 Rubicon
2013 BMW GS
Waterford MI

Re: Actual generator access latch

Reply #3 –
I opened the box from Powertech and it is NOT the right part for my application.
The cutout on the door is 1" wide and almost 4" high.

The latch they sent will leave a 1" opening.

I included the model & s/n in my original email & paid $21.00 in freight. 😳

Let's see what happens for the return!


Frank & Daisy
NO LONGER  "looking for the perfect Foretravel
36' or less non slide preferred."  She has been found and is ours.
2003 U320 36' non slide  Unit 6103
Cummins ISM 450
Allison 4000MH

Re: Actual generator access latch

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Geodmann –
I believe that's commonly called a slam latch.  I'm sure PowerTech doesn't make them so it would be interesting to see if your new latch comes with any manufacturer indication.
George
The one they sent is marked "SPEP.COM"
I'm on their website trying to find the right one.
Frank & Daisy
NO LONGER  "looking for the perfect Foretravel
36' or less non slide preferred."  She has been found and is ours.
2003 U320 36' non slide  Unit 6103
Cummins ISM 450
Allison 4000MH

Re: Actual generator access latch

Reply #6 –
Powertech told me to try McMaster Carr.
Frank & Daisy
NO LONGER  "looking for the perfect Foretravel
36' or less non slide preferred."  She has been found and is ours.
2003 U320 36' non slide  Unit 6103
Cummins ISM 450
Allison 4000MH
 

Re: Actual generator access latch

Reply #7 –
George that's it but it needs to be 95 mm.

Powertech doesn't make the door assembly either.

Sent email to VisoneRV
Frank & Daisy
NO LONGER  "looking for the perfect Foretravel
36' or less non slide preferred."  She has been found and is ours.
2003 U320 36' non slide  Unit 6103
Cummins ISM 450
Allison 4000MH