6 Years & Finally Broke My First Catch (WARNING)

Ron Dittmer

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Ron and Irene
OwnPC: Yes
NewUsed: New
PurchDate: June 2007
Model: 2350 Ford
ModelYear: 2007
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IntColor: Cherry Green&Gray
ExtColor: Full Body Gray
Location: N/E Illinois

6 Years & Finally Broke My First Catch (WARNING)

« on: July 20, 2013, 11:29:13 pm »

I wish those cheap little catches were made of metal. I broken my first one this evening checking my batteries. I knew it would eventually happen. I've been so careful with them. I'll need to get some matching spray paint too. Boy oh boy, what else will I break in preparing for our trip?

I ordered a package of them here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/121141715270?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

EDIT - WARNING

After I painted a couple catches, I installed one. The catches I bought off ebay are NOT the same exact size and the screw holes don't match. I needed to drill one extra hole. If your rig is not white or not painted gray/silver, the paint mismatch to the under-body will stand out. I have a gray/silver body which for me it was acceptable because the gray colored under-body blends nicely. I got lucky there.

I HIGHLY recommend ordering placement catches from PC-USA to assure they are the same.

« Last Edit: July 28, 2013, 11:19:30 am by ron.dittmer »

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bgolden

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Model: 2350 Ford
ModelYear: 2008
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IntColor: Maple/Beige
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Location: Bellingham, Ma

Re: Dang, After 6 years, I Finally Broke My First Catch

« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2013, 09:33:17 am »

Nothing else will break Ron......You're Good To Go Drive Safe and enjoy

Bill

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TomHanlon

Re: Dang, After 6 years, I Finally Broke My First Catch

« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2013, 04:17:54 pm »

Double dang. I hope this is the worse thing that breaks on you.
You do have four spares now.

« Last Edit: July 21, 2013, 04:19:54 pm by TomHanlon »

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pyrthkr

Re: Dang, After 6 years, I Finally Broke My First Catch

« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2013, 07:27:42 pm »

Its been some time since I've visited the forum and somehow, I knew I'd come across something useful when I started browsing today. Propane attendant closed the outer door w/o unlatching the clip while we were in Fredericksburg, TX for bicycle Hell Week and its been on my fix list for awhile. Thank you for posting the link Tom.

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TomHanlon

Re: Dang, After 6 years, I Finally Broke My First Catch

« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2013, 07:27:06 am »

I believe that the link is from Ron, not me. He gets the credit for it.

« Last Edit: July 22, 2013, 07:29:39 am by TomHanlon »

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Sparky

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Model: 2350 Ford
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Location: Houston, Texas

Re: Dang, After 6 years, I Finally Broke My First Catch

« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2013, 07:53:30 pm »

Good tip Ron,,, btw,,, if you do not have touch up paint,,,, 4/12/13 I mentioned a place I purchased some paint.. I tried to copy the posting failed in my attempt.
david sparks
2008 PC 2350
houston

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Ron Dittmer

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Ron and Irene
OwnPC: Yes
NewUsed: New
PurchDate: June 2007
Model: 2350 Ford
ModelYear: 2007
Slide: No
IntColor: Cherry Green&Gray
ExtColor: Full Body Gray
Location: N/E Illinois

Re: Dang, After 6 years, I Finally Broke My First Catch

« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2013, 08:31:28 pm »

I found close matching paint at Walmart. It is a shade or two off from the adjacent body, but with so many color lines and protrusions, I don't think the slight variation will stand out one bit.

But thanks for the offer.

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Ron Dittmer

5647
Ron and Irene
OwnPC: Yes
NewUsed: New
PurchDate: June 2007
Model: 2350 Ford
ModelYear: 2007
Slide: No
IntColor: Cherry Green&Gray
ExtColor: Full Body Gray
Location: N/E Illinois

Re: 6 Years & Finally Broke My First Catch (WARNING)

« Reply #7 on: July 28, 2013, 11:18:56 am »

Added WARNING

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