Broken cabinet latch on Cascadia, handle swings freely.

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  1. slow.rider

    slow.rider Road Train Member

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    Broke the latch on one of the cabinets in my Cascadia. Apparently the contents inside were pressed against it so it couldn't release, and I tried to force it and now the handle broke and swings freely, leaving the cabinet latched shut. On the other door, it looks like the latch mechanism can be replaced pretty easily - if I can figure out a way to open the cabinet. Is there a trick to opening it? Or do I just bust out the 3 foot crowbar and hope I don't destroy the whole door.
     
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  3. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    A 3 foot crowbar seems a bit overkill.
    Doing it that way would likely bust the door and the cabinet.

    You might try prying off the handle to see if you can get a small screwdriver or a pick inside to release the latch.

    I think patience is key in this undertaking.
     
  4. WesternPlains

    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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    3 foot crowbars were created for Freightliners. :laughing-guffaw:
     
  5. slow.rider

    slow.rider Road Train Member

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    Hey man its the smallest one I've got. Gotta make do. :confused:
     
  6. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    Better drill/cut the old handle out in pieces if you can. Every Freightliner should come new with a roll of duct tape, and goo gone. Goo gone removes the tape residue from plastic, without damaging it. Not goof off, goo gone. So I’ve heard.
     
  7. tlalokay

    tlalokay Medium Load Member

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    Crowbar! Crowbar! Crowbar!

    ...Then pics of the destruction and chaos, please...
     
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  8. Dalton07

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    I no longer have issues with cabinet doors flying open and dispensing the contents in my travel trailer. These cabinet latches from Camp’N keep the door closed but yet it isn't a fight to open them. A perfect balance between keeping the door closed when you want and allowing it to open when you need it. Installation isn't difficult but isn't simple either. Lining up the receiver inside the cabinet is simple but determining the location of the section that protrudes from the door requires a little more work.
     
  9. Dalton07

    Dalton07 Bobtail Member

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    these potential shipping issues shouldn’t throw much of a wrench into what this option can offer. You’re getting top-tier RV cabinet latches for a bargain bin price. Rig owners are going to have a hard time finding a better deal.
     
  10. mustang190

    mustang190 Road Train Member

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    Just replace it with a old fashioned screen door latch from Home Depot, about two dollars.
     
  11. Val_Caldera

    Val_Caldera Road Train Member

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    I didn't find the latches to be too defective, it's just that the latches didn't securely latch therein causing intensely annoying rattles at any speed above 10 or rolling on any well maintained highway, bi-way or street. I did discover that using appropriate length bungee straps afforded much reduced rattling apart from just eliminating the doors and installing netting, with added, non original screws.
    Owner abjectly disapproved of remanding doors to a waste bin and replacing with netting, therein the bungee straps solution, which infuriated him (he was too easy to aggravate being mentally/emotionally obfuscated), yet "no added supports into plastic structure for netting" were suggested.

    Older Models of Freightshaker had Netting yet freightshaker clearly demonstrated their efficient negative forward thoughts into plastic cabinets to conclude with what the O.P. has clarified.
    CHEERS!!
     
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