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What Keeps Dash Drawer Closed?

After or during our last outing, the drawer in the center of the dash will no longer stay closed when underway.  We have an 03 U320.  I removed the drawer today and could not locate anything that would hold the drawer closed while underway.  Before this malfunction, when I closed the drawer I would feel a resistance at the end of the close that held the drawer closed.  I now feel no resistance at end of close.  Is it possibly the slides that hold the door closed?  Any knowledge on this subject is appreciated. 
Bill and Joyce, The House2 and Dashboard Pig III
2000 U320 4210 CAI (The House2)
Build # 5733
2019 F150 King Ranch FX4

Re: What Keeps Dash Drawer Closed?

Reply #1 –
Don't know if your design is different than ours -

We also have had that problem.  We have a black lever that moves left and right and is located on the front bottom of the sliding drawer that "locks" the drawer in place.  This lever interacts with a metal tab that fits into a slot in a track on the bottom center of the drawer.  This metal tab holds the drawer open and closed in conjunction with a lower center "rail".  I have adjusted that tab a couple of times  and that adjustment has held the door in it's appropriate position, open or closed for short periods of time.

A permanent fix is on my list.    :)
 





Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: What Keeps Dash Drawer Closed?

Reply #2 –
Thanks Scott!  I know the parts you are talking about. I knew they held the drawer locked open but for some dumb reason :facepalm: did not think about it holding the drawer closed as well.  On my next visit to the coach I will check it out and get back with you.
Safe Travels!
Bill and Joyce, The House2 and Dashboard Pig III
2000 U320 4210 CAI (The House2)
Build # 5733
2019 F150 King Ranch FX4

Re: What Keeps Dash Drawer Closed?

Reply #3 –
 ^.^d
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: What Keeps Dash Drawer Closed?

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Carol & Scott –
We also have had that problem.  We have a black lever that moves left and right and is located on the front bottom of the sliding drawer that "locks" the drawer in place. 

For the '02-05's (like this one), here's a topic with some other ideas on that mechanism (and photos for those who don't know what's being asked)

slide out tray in front console in 2002 U320
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: What Keeps Dash Drawer Closed?

Reply #5 –
TX Michelle - I knew I saw that thread but couldn't find it.  :)
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: What Keeps Dash Drawer Closed?

Reply #6 –
I added my modification of this drawer latch to the linked topic above.
Jennifer
2003 36' U295 (# 6070)
Thousand Oaks, CA