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    Propane Doors

    I have a 2019 381M and my propane door latch does not extend far enough to keep the door closed. I have been searching for a latch that has a longer catch. Has anyone had this problem and came up with a fix?
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    They do make cam locks with different lengths of the “catch” (your term). Measure the one you currently have and then find on that has a longer extension.
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    Quote Originally Posted by moppie14 View Post
    I have a 2019 381M and my propane door latch does not extend far enough to keep the door closed. I have been searching for a latch that has a longer catch. Has anyone had this problem and came up with a fix?
    Are both latches having the problem or is it just the bottom latch? If it's just the bottom latch look to see if the metal lip along the bottom is bent towards the outside. At least on my 337 the metal is very soft and when I was putting a fresh tank into the compartment I bent the metal because I made the mistake of resting the bottle on what's part of the door frame instead of the actual shelf. It's easy to bend back into place.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ramcneal View Post
    Are both latches having the problem or is it just the bottom latch? If it's just the bottom latch look to see if the metal lip along the bottom is bent towards the outside. At least on my 337 the metal is very soft and when I was putting a fresh tank into the compartment I bent the metal because I made the mistake of resting the bottle on what's part of the door frame instead of the actual shelf. It's easy to bend back into place.
    The door trim is ok, the latch is just to short the same applys to the top door, have been searching the inner net for longer latch. Also grand Design does not have a different latch is the response the dealer gave me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by vonzoog View Post
    They do make cam locks with different lengths of the “catch” (your term). Measure the one you currently have and then find on that has a longer extension.
    Been looking but unable the find one, do you have any idea of a possible supplier?
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    You might try ACE hardware. Ours has an assortment of different size and shape "catches" and cylinder locks.
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    Seems like shimming the hinges and strike plates would be an easier answer.
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    Quote Originally Posted by moppie14 View Post
    The door trim is ok, the latch is just to short the same applys to the top door, have been searching the inner net for longer latch. Also grand Design does not have a different latch is the response the dealer gave me.
    Can you post a picture of the door frame? Sounds like the frame may have shifted. Also check the hing side for damage (frame bent in. Look inside at the back of the frame and it may be held in place with screws. If so, remove them and gently move the frame inward, and then re attach. Fill the old holes with tooth picks and glue before shifting the frame. In my case my door was too tight and the dealer just adjusted the frame.

    Hope this helps.
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    Quote Originally Posted by moppie14 View Post
    Been looking but unable the find one, do you have any idea of a possible supplier?
    RVlocksandmore.com sells cylinder locks with various latch arm lengths. I don't know if they sell just the latch arm though. You might call them. They are generally very helpful.

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