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Who makes this storage bay latch pin/where to buy?

See attached picture. I'm missing one of these latch pins on a storage bay. I was wondering who makes them, what they are called, or where I could get one from.

Thanks.
1998 U270 34'

Re: Who makes this storage bay latch pin/where to buy?

Reply #1 –
It's called a latch striker pin.

A Google search will return many sources.

Keith
Keith, Joyce & Smokey the Australian Cattle Dog
1995 U320 SE Extreme 40' WTBI Build # 4780, with a Honda CR-V hopefully still following behind.
Motorcade # 17030
FMCA # F422159

Re: Who makes this storage bay latch pin/where to buy?

Reply #2 –
Not sure, but I think they are made by Trimark Corporation. Here is a link to one of their catalogs... not sure if there is a picture of it in there. I believe it is called a striker pin or striker bolt.
http://www.trimarkcorp.com/en/Download/Latches%20Product%20Catalog_Rev2.pdf
Don
Quote from: krush –
See attached picture. I'm missing one of these latch pins on a storage bay. I was wondering who makes them, what they are called, or where I could get one from.

Thanks.
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Don & Tys
1999 U270 3602 WTFE #5402
Xtreme Stage 1 w/Headlight, Step Conversion, etc.
2009 Honda Fit Sport with Navi
Freedom is NOT "just another word for nothing left to lose"... with apologies to Kris Kristofferson

Re: Who makes this storage bay latch pin/where to buy?

Reply #3 –
At the hardware store look for socket head shoulder bolts.  Find the right diameter and length.  They can be found in stainless but you probably don't need SS.  Use a nylock nut or other type of locking nut on the back side.  Should only be a few bucks.

Roger
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Who makes this storage bay latch pin/where to buy?

Reply #4 –
Sort of related. Does anybody know where I can get key blanks for the baggage doors? There are very few locksmiths around these days.....

I haven't really looked, but I haven't sourced an alternative latch striker pin. I heard FOT has them.
1998 U270 34'

Re: Who makes this storage bay latch pin/where to buy?

Reply #5 –
Most likely Home Depot or Lowes
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Who makes this storage bay latch pin/where to buy?

Reply #6 –
The Foretravel parts shop sells most parts for most Foretravels. It is not likely to be the cheapest price, but it is likely to be the right part.
J D Stevens
1997 U295 CAI 36' Build #5085
2002 Subaru Outback
Motorcade 16869
Bellville, TX

Re: Who makes this storage bay latch pin/where to buy?

Reply #7 –
Quote from: rbark –
Most likely Home Depot or Lowes

I haven't had luck at a few places I tried. The keys seem to be of unique shape.

I'll likely order parts from Foretravel---it's just that they are a pain to get ahold of on the phone and the process is frustrating.
1998 U270 34'

Re: Who makes this storage bay latch pin/where to buy?

Reply #8 –
We just bought extra bay door keys and blanks for entry door from Trimark. They sent the bay door keys already cut. Good price, quick turnaround.
Alan & Gerri Ortiz
1996 U295 36 ft.
"Rocinante"
Hartwell, Georgia
1999 Subaru Forester
Build No. 4957 Motorcader 17399

Re: Who makes this storage bay latch pin/where to buy?

Reply #9 –
Thanks Alan & Gerri! I'll give them a ring.
1998 U270 34'

Re: Who makes this storage bay latch pin/where to buy?

Reply #10 –
I found key blanks at my local hardware store.  I had them make 4 new keys and tried them all out.  Less than $2 each.  They don't have the black plastic end but they work fine.

Keep looking.

Roger
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN