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01-09-2011, 08:52 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Houston, Texas
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Outside Compartments Not Fully Closing
Hi guys. I'm a new member and find this site has alot of great information. I have a problem that maybe someone can help me with. I have a 2002 Winnebego Journey 36DL. Some of the outside compartments either don't latch at all the way or don't latch at all. This is especially true on the drivers side compartments. I was wondering if the latching mechanism's can be adjusted or is this just normal wear requiring the replacement of the latches and catches. Also, if these need to be replaced, any idea wher I can buy these. Thanks for the help.
Larry
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01-09-2011, 09:08 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Ann Arbor Michigan
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On my precious coach the latch system had some adjustments that could be done. The catches could be moved up or down and the catches could have extra material added or subtracted from the backer plates.
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01-09-2011, 09:19 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Litchfield Park, Arizona
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Welcome to the forum! the latches on mine are adjustable too I believe.
good luck
Rick
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01-09-2011, 10:16 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Nashua, NH
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One thing you can try is to grab onto the bottom edges of the door and the compartment lip near the corners and gently squeeze the door shut against the rubber seal. You may find that this will let the door latches engage properly.
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01-09-2011, 10:37 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Olympia, Wa and Las Vegas, Nv for the Winter
Posts: 567
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I just put my leg against the end of the door and push. I'm afraid that slamming them will break those plastic latches
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01-09-2011, 10:46 AM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 2
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Latches are usually easy to find and replace
Ckeck local RV store near you
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01-09-2011, 10:53 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 13
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Outside Compartments Not Fully Closing
The problem with the doors in question is that the plunger on the latch is not securely staying in the catch attached to the RV body. The catch is built at a slight angle to allow the plunger push in slightly when closed and then snap into the catch. I suspect that both the plunger and catch have some amount of wear leaving the end of the plunger just at the edge of the catch when closed. Any kind of bump and it pops out. I'm sure that I have totally screwed up the names of these parts and mechanisms, sorry. Thanks for the help.
Larry
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01-09-2011, 11:34 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Islamorado Fl Keys
Posts: 46
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Larry, welcome....on my 2004 Vectra I have to use my knee to push them tight,
I do not like to slam them shut.
Phelpo
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01-09-2011, 01:59 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Nashua, NH
Posts: 1,817
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You might try shimming out the 'catch' a bit and see if the latch holds better. I'd start with some thin cardboard--once you get a thickness that works you could substitute a plastic or metal shim of roughly the same thickness.
If the latches need to be replaced they can be obtained from your local Winnebago dealer or ordered from somewhere like Lichtsinn Motors. The old rivets on the latch assemble will need to get drilled out and replaced with new aluminum pop-rivets.
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01-09-2011, 02:47 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Mo/Texas
Posts: 318
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01-09-2011, 03:22 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Coleman county,Texas
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Howdy y'all,
Those latches shouldn't be 'worn' at all on a 2002 rig!! Just try pressure on the latch, but don't FORCE IT. ALSO YOU DO KNOW THAT IT IS POSSIBLE FOR
SOMEONE ELSE'S KEYS TO FIT YOUR BAYDOORS, DON'T YOU!!! THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES... If the latches are REALLY not good you might try
putting ALL new ones on, just for safety reasons...
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01-09-2011, 04:47 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Glen Allen, VA
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Larry, welcome to the forum. I have the same coach and when we bought it in 2005, the dealer was careful to instruct me to lower the cargo doors gently, then push on them at both ends with my lower leg until I heard them latch. I had a friend slam one of the doors shut one time and he broke one of the latch plungers. While I have had to replace two of the plunger mechanisms, all of the catches are still working well. I suspect the previous owner of your coach was not careful when they closed those doors and may have damaged the latches.
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01-09-2011, 04:53 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Medway, MA
Posts: 5
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HI Larry, Welcome to the forum!
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01-09-2011, 07:03 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Rochester NY
Posts: 813
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Quote:
Originally Posted by smlranger
Larry, welcome to the forum. I have the same coach and when we bought it in 2005, the dealer was careful to instruct me to lower the cargo doors gently, then push on them at both ends with my lower leg until I heard them latch. I had a friend slam one of the doors shut one time and he broke one of the latch plungers. While I have had to replace two of the plunger mechanisms, all of the catches are still working well. I suspect the previous owner of your coach was not careful when they closed those doors and may have damaged the latches.
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I too use my leg to latch the doors securely at the edges, when I close them. I did this on my old coach, and I do it on my new (4 year old) coach.
The doors are very big. Don't slam them; gently nudge them latched.
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01-09-2011, 07:11 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: ...hopefully on the road!
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As others have said (or almost said...) ...it depends on the specific problem you have.
I do gently close my doors, and then press my leg aganst them to fully close. I also lube the latch bolts (the part with the spring-loaded plunger on the door) w/spray white lithium grease once or twice a year. There is some adjustment that can be done on the "box" (on the door frame) that the slide bolt latches into if necessary.
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