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Closet Latches

I just completed the change over from gold colored fixtures to satin nickel.  I replaced the kitchen and lavatory faucets, the various light fixtures and the cabinet knobs but mostly I used good old Rustolium paint.  We will see how well the paint holds up. 

Closet latches were another item I replaced because they get so much use that I knew paint would not suffice.  So therefore I have three closet latch mechanisms, three recently purchased gold colored latch buttons and two gold rings that encircle the buttons.  (l managed to destroy one ring in the removal process)

If anyone would like these latches they are free for the asking.  Please PM me if interested. 

Richard

Jan & Richard Witt
1999 U-320  36ft WTFE
Build Number: 5478 Motorcade: 16599
2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited w/Air Force One
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Hi Richard!  What did you replace the closet latches with? 

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I searched "push button cabinet latch" on Amazpn and bought them there.  You could also do a web search of that term and probably find them elsewhere if you wish.  Because of the thickness of the Foretravel closet doors you will need the little extension for the button. 

Richard
Jan & Richard Witt
1999 U-320  36ft WTFE
Build Number: 5478 Motorcade: 16599
2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited w/Air Force One
Jan: NO5U, Richard:KA5RIW
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Some will have the mechanism in the center of the latch base, these are not the ones you want.  Th correct ones have a wider part of the base to one side of the mechanism.  Wide range in prices, cheap ones don't seem to last very long.

use ones like this one
MASO 2pcs Push Lock Push Button Latch Keyless Door Lock 26mm Brown for RV...

FT doors are thicker than these are designed for, save the shaft extension on the OEM latch.

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

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Some will have the mechanism in the center of the latch base, these are not the ones you want.  Th correct ones have a wider part of the base to one side of the mechanism.  Wide range in prices, cheap ones don't seem to last very long.

use ones like this one
MASO 2pcs Push Lock Push Button Latch Keyless Door Lock 26mm Brown for RV...



FT doors are thicker than these are designed for, save the shaft extension on the OEM latch.

From the description:

"- Can advoid rupture during construction."

They must be good!
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Matt B
1998 u-320

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Use pushbutton latches shaped as the referenced one is shaped. 

I have used these AMT Package of Five Cabinet Lock Keyless Push Button Cabinet Latch for...

Available in 1, 5 and 10 packs.  The alignment of any of these with the hole in the door is important to how the pushbutton works, it can get stuck in the trim ring or if the catch piece is too tight it may not release.  The OEM screw holes might not match the latch and the hole in the door.  The plastice screw tabs will split if you over tighten the screws. If you change the felt bumpers on the door or add more or change to a different bumper it may change how the door latch releases. 

As with most things some adjustment may be needed for best operation and a bit of patience.

Rockler used to have these but they were $25 each.

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

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I order them from Foretravel HQ. They work and I provide a little support to the company.
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Did they have nickel ones?
Thx!
Larry
1998 u320 3600 build 5200