Broken Handle Slam Latch Cargo Door

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Tried to open our cargo door this evening and the handle broke on the slam latch. You can see in the pic the square shaft on the left. The handle has a square hole that fits the square shaft, the pot metal on the handle broke right off.

Looked it up on GD parts page and the part number is "560337 Door Baggage Slam Latch BP-20 BLK No Cylinder Keyed Alike". Our keys are Bauer Keys to I went to BauerProducts.com and low and behold they list a slam latch BP-20. I also verified it was the correct slam latch by the patent number on our broken door handle 8621901 which is the same number that comes up on the Bauer web page. Don't see how much more I can verify it's the correct latch. Looks like an exact fit. $27.49 plus shipping from Bauer. When you order they ask for your key number so you get the correct lock.

So if you have a slam latch baggage door handle break off like we did, at least for a 2019 Solitude S-Class this looks like what we need.

I haven't had a chance to wash our rig. But when the handle breaks off you can still get the cargo door open by using plyers on the square shaft and rotate the shaft. Thought I would post up for anyone else that has this problem
 

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WRONG - Got the replacement slam latch from BauerProducts, It's The Wrong One. Even though GDRV parts page lists it as a BP-20 and the new slam latch lists the same it's the wrong latch. I had though that you are supposed to use the old back of the latch on the new front piece, but thats wrong also. Live and Learn. I should have taken the old slam latch out of the cargo door to verify, but I didn't.

So now based on what the wife was seeing on FB, other owners are having the same problem, getting the correct slam latch to fit the hole in the cargo door and the correct width of the latch. Some of them list eTrailer part LC54PJ as the correct one. Lippert part number 642063 replaces Lippert part number 642006. It's a 2 piece slam latch (Back inside the cargo door, Front on the exterior of the door 4 screws. This looks right and their picture of the inside of the latch looks real similar. The measurements listed match our original 2 piece broken one especially the width of the latch with the 2 pieces Put together. $119 from eTrailer.
 

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I removed our old broken left cargo door slam latch and took it apart, I should have done this before ordering the first latch as I would have realized it was the wrong latch.

Anyway as you can see in the pic with the left cargo door slam latch two halves separated and the broken handle. I took it apart and found moisture inside and the actuator was pretty rusted and stiff barely movable. This I believe is what broke the handle on the last pull where the square shaft fits into it. There was some kind of insulation stuffed around the latch inside the Styrofoam core cargo door and partially inside the latch between the two halves of the latch which was also wet.

Right side of the pic - Disassembled the latch mech by removing the nut, small washer, actuator pawl, bigger washer and bolt. Cleaned and wire brushed all the parts then reassembled with Red-N-Tacky. Moves nicely now with very little effort. Took the right side slam latch apart and found the same thing. Wouldn't have been long until that latch broke as well.

Well waiting on the newest slam latch I ordered to get here Friday from eTrailer to see if it fits. Bauer made the original two piece slam latch but its labeled Lippert. Tami through FB got the info from another owner having the same problem and they connected Bauer, they have them but they are not listed on the Bauer web site. I need to get it replaced so I'll use the eTrailer one to get it replaced. I'm contacting Bauer to return the incorrect latches and have them send me the correct one so I can have a spare.
 

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To finish off my thread, I sent back the wrong latches I had ordered from Bauer while they sent me the correct two piece latches at no additional cost and with the correct keys. Just my cost for shipping the wrong latches back to Bauer.
Bauer is really great to work with, very nice people, a real pleasant surprise, the way people used to work together to fix a problem. https://bauerproducts.com/

For some reason Bauer does not list the Lippert two piece slam latches our Solitude requires on their web site, but they make them for Lippert and do have them, you just have to call Bauer. A whole lot cheaper ( like half the price) getting the latches from Bauer then getting them from Lippert or eTrailer. The GD parts page lists the wrong slam latch for our Solitude S-Class so don't go by the GDRV part number.

Well anyway we're fixed and good to go and have a spare slam latch. The cargo door on the street (left side) uses the same slam latches as on the right side on our Solitude S-Class.
 
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Slam Latches

Steve, sorry for your frustration but so glad I saw your post and hoping you can help us.
Our 2018 Solitude 375RES has had 6 slam latches replaced by dealers and we cannot find new latches; need 4 of the little suckers. Lipperts are all plastic while all other latches we've tried are metal (must preferred).
If you would be so kind as to share the Bauer part number for those slam latches, I'd greatly appreciate it.
Love our floorplan but tired of having to rebuild our home every time we turn around.
Blessings,
Judy
 
Steve, sorry for your frustration but so glad I saw your post and hoping you can help us.
Our 2018 Solitude 375RES has had 6 slam latches replaced by dealers and we cannot find new latches; need 4 of the little suckers. Lipperts are all plastic while all other latches we've tried are metal (must preferred).
If you would be so kind as to share the Bauer part number for those slam latches, I'd greatly appreciate it.
Love our floorplan but tired of having to rebuild our home every time we turn around.
Blessings,
Judy

Judy, Would love to but I don't have the part number, at least a part number that Bauer would share with me. I can only surmise they must have some kind of agreement with Lippert not to list or share the part number and Bauer does not have it listed on their parts page.
The cost is $27 for the Lippert two piece latch. You have to call Bauer at 866.782.2837 and tell them you have the two piece Lippert Slam Latch. They might ask you to send them a picture of the latch to verify, and the lock key number, then they will send it out. They are based out of Grand Rapids MI.

The Lippert Slam Latch clam shell two piece design is made of plastic but the latch mechanism and handle are made of metal.
 
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Thank you so much for the information, Steve. This is by far more helpful than anywhere else I've gone! I'm giving Bauer a call now. Thanks again.
Blessings
 
Bauer is the place to order these Slam Latches.

Grand Design Parts quoted me the following;
ITEM # 560446
DESCRIPTION DOOR BAG. SLAM LATCH ONLY CAST, BLK, NO CYLINDER KEY ALIKE

PRICE: $384.56 EA + TAX (SHIPPING INCLUDED)

LIPPERT PART #: 642066
IN STOCK

Lippert charges $113 without cylinder and $115 with Cylinder and keys. (they will not key to yours)

Bauer will key the cylinder to your key if you provide the code for $35......

I kid you not..
 
Thank you Albert Dias. You are absolutely right. We ordered 4 slam latches direct from Bauer, each came with a key PLUS they all fit our other latches. We paid around $140 for FOUR latches versus the $119 quoted by Lippert for ONE. Go figure.
Folks, look at the name on your current keys and if they say Bauer ... go to Bauer Products directly!!
Good call. Thanks Again.
Judy
 

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