2006 Itasca Hood Paddle Latch

[rheine3]

My paddle latch to open the hood is in the chassis fuse panel area, first luggage door on the drivers side. The latch finally broke. I am trying to find a replacement to match on Ebay or Amazon. I could not find the part on the Winnie parts diagram.


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[imnprsd]

Maybe your lock is like many used on DP coaches?

If so you may only need a lock adjustment? I.e., if that paddle is flopping and does not catch, then all you need to do is...

* Separate the lock halves by unscrewing the inside star bolts.

* With the door open, remove the inspection cover on the edge of the door. It's just a thin plate that measure about 1"x1".

* Remove the locking nut using a 1/8" drive, 7/16" deep socket.

* Separate the lock halves.

* Bend the tap on the outside half of the locking plate... down just a tad.

* This will allow the lock to engage again.

* Reassemble and follow the adjustment instructions after you read more about these locks in one of these other threads:

1) https://www.winnieowners.com/forums/...rk-358744.html

2) https://www.winnieowners.com/forums/...re-330834.html

[rheine3]

The wheel inside the latch that curls up the cable broke off. I tried a paddle latch from a recliner chair. Close but did not work.