We have a Scamp 16 Deluxe which means we have several wooden cabinet doors. The simple roller style catch (or latch) Scamp uses to keep things closed while bouncing down the road are really tough to pull open. The purpose, to keep the gear from spilling out, is clear to me but they are hard to operate for my wife. She is always pulling and tugging to get the doors open all the time and I would like to find something easier for her to use. I have searched the internet and see other choices but absent purchasing one of each style to try I am wondering if anyone else found a solution they really like.
Suggestions or ideas most welcome
-Jeff
Here is what I did.
I found these on Amazon.
Before:
After:
They work well. The drawer needed it the most, but I ended up putting one on the bathroom door and closet.
KVJ
Your "Thumb turn cam lock" is an excellent idea... Fyi: I did a search and found them around $5.00 on ebay, camping world etc...
Hi Jeff,
Totally agree that the latches can be a little stiff, at times. When I replaced my cabinet doors, I found that I couldn't just do without latches altogether, as I had hoped, and made a point of attaching the OEM latches in such a way that they would more or less hold, without being too stiff. You can loosen the screws and adjust the placement of the latches so that they grip a bit less tightly.
If you mess around with this and find that, in the case it's been necessary to make new screw holes in the doors and you've moved things a little too far, you can fill the "oops" holes in your doors with toothpicks and wood glue. Let dry *thoroughly,* and re-situate the screws appropriately.
As a sufferer of a recently TWICE-sprained wrist (the first time was a break PLUS of course sprain, the second time was just stupid, but that's kinda what you have to watch out for when you love the woods: enchantment to the point of stupidity), I promise you that I feel your pain, Wife of Jeff. But all those latches are adjustable, and if they're not adjustable far enough to suit you, Somebody will have to fill the old holes (see method suggested above) and create nearby new ones.
Joan
Thanks for the idea of adjusting what I have already. I had not considered that option. If I find anything else to try to secure these doors I will order, try and report back to this thread the results.
- Jeff