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Cabinet latches

July 13, 2011, 12:00:13 pm

We've got about 30 of these latches on various cabinets in our coach and some have broken (see photo below).  As far as I can tell they come in two sizes and we need both.  Many RV parts stores have them, but the price seems high and then there is often an excessive shipping charge.  Does anyone know of a good source?  I am most in need of the smaller size male striker.  Thanks in advance.

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Reply #1 – July 13, 2011, 01:06:08 pm

I believe you have shown a Southco latch. Here is where I got mine at about $4 plus shipping:
Item No: SC-4325 [5 Lbs. Pull Force, Southco Grabber™ Catches, Side-Mount

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Reply #2 – July 13, 2011, 06:40:35 pm

George. My wife hated those cabinet latches. She had me take most of them off and I replaced them with magnetic catches from Lowes. I got double wide for the places where two doors catch together in the middle. I did not replace the ones that in included a light switch. I think they were about 2 bucks apiece.
 I still have some of them, maybe a dozen or so. I'm leaving for Plattsburgh, NY on the 18 or 19th, up I 81 to I 88 to I 87 would give them to you if we can meet. Don't think your saving would justify shipping.

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Reply #3 – July 13, 2011, 07:44:11 pm

George,

The smaller-sized strikers are getting difficult to find - but I have found that the larger-sized ones will still match the receiver - although it does requiring resetting the striker screws a little further apart.  Haven't had any of the larger ones break yet.
 

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Reply #4 – July 13, 2011, 07:47:37 pm

Thanks guys.  Dr. Cupp....  when you get to NY we will be 2500+ miles apart!  We're currently in Virgin, UT.  Thanks for the offer though. 

Pat found this source of the male part of the latch for $2 each.  I think this is the small one.  About 80% of the latches on our coach are the small ones.

Southco C3 Light duty keeper for Sea Ray part# 1283779

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