BobandBarb Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 I just got a 97 Bounder Class A behemoth. The storage bay doors have slam latches that are retracted and won't pop out. I have taken the back apart and have tried to operate the latches individually and they are stuck. I have hosed them out with some carb cleaner, its what I have on hand, and they are still stuck. Trying to take the two screws out, or even loosen them, where the latch is on the side of the door is fruitless. Any sweet hacks? I would love to include pics but they are all too big and I can't remember how to resize them rn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 Welcome to the Escapee forums! Is the problem that the dogs do not slide out to latch the doors shut? If they look like this one you can get replacements from Amazon for Fleetwood style latches. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILDEBILL308 Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 3 hours ago, BobandBarb said: The storage bay doors have slam latches that are retracted and won't pop out. I have taken the back apart and have tried to operate the latches individually and they are stuck. Yes they are called slam latches, but they don't do well when used that way. On my Bounder I found the best way was to shut the door while holding the latch open. then release it while holding the door closed. I would try soaking them with WD-40 and seeing if you can't pull the latch/plunger part out. I had more problems with the end breaking off than sticking. Look carefully and see if they still have the tapered part. Bill Quote 2008 Newmar Mountain Aire model 4521 450 hp Cummins ISM Allison 4000MH tran. Towing a 2014 Honda CRV with a blue Ox tow bar Home base Fort Worth Texas A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. -Mark Twain- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobandBarb Posted April 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Kirk W said: Welcome to the Escapee forums! Is the problem that the dogs do not slide out to latch the doors shut? If they look like this one you can get replacements from Amazon for Fleetwood style latches. These are exactly what I am after!! Do I have to take the entire door apart to get them out and replaced? Is there any tutorials or is it straight forward as it should be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 16 minutes ago, BobandBarb said: Is there any tutorials or is it straight forward as it should be? We are showing how easy it is to replace a baggage door latch which didn’t lock anymore on our RV, a 2008 Fleetwood Bounder. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted April 22, 2021 Report Share Posted April 22, 2021 Our MH uses pop-rivets to hold the latches. I just used a 1/8" drill to drill out the old rivets and used new pop-rivets. Everything else was the same as Kirk's video. Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobandBarb Posted April 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 On 4/20/2021 at 4:02 PM, Kirk W said: We are showing how easy it is to replace a baggage door latch which didn’t lock anymore on our RV, a 2008 Fleetwood Bounder. This is exactly what I needed thanks a bunch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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