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Title: Broken latch-Where to buy
Post by: skipper on October 27, 2013, 02:44:34 pm

I somehow broke a latch on one of the doors above the passenger seat.  I have 2 types in the RV:  One is a pinch style and the other is a rotating clip.  I broke the one with a clip.  Can I buy these at a hardware store or do I need to order it from PC?  Thanks, Mark

Title: Re: Broken latch-Where to buy
Post by: Barry-Sue on October 27, 2013, 03:21:35 pm

Mark

Call Phoenix for some replacement latches.

Barry

Title: Re: Broken latch-Where to buy
Post by: Ron Dittmer on October 28, 2013, 11:34:42 am

Years ago I asked PC-USA to buy 12 latches from them.  They sent me 12 free of charge.  I broke 3 or 4 latches to-date....8 to go before I run out.  I tend to break the non-moving piece, a shirt cuff will get hooked on it.

Title: Re: Broken latch-Where to buy
Post by: keelhauler on October 30, 2013, 12:30:56 pm

I've broken about 7 so far. I got 8 free from Carol. They are cheap made in China latches and easily break the moveable part. They are made by brdsupply.com . If they won't give me any more free, I found a source on-line that claims they have USA made replacements that don't break. Called Southco's C3 Grabber Catch  http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/46469.pdf
http://www.amazon.com/Southco-SC-4320-Side-Mount-Grabber-Catches/dp/B002I05TUQ/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hi_2

Title: Re: Broken latch-Where to buy
Post by: Ron Dittmer on October 30, 2013, 12:49:00 pm

I wished the non-moving hook was made much stronger.  That would solve all issues for me.