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Old 01-29-2021, 09:32 PM   #1
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Cheap Cabinet latches

Anyone have a source for those cheap black plastic latches on the bottom of drawers.

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Old 01-29-2021, 10:06 PM   #2
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I’ll do one better....

Southco C3-810 Series Passivated Plastic Grabber Catch Side Mount Concealed Push-To-Close


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076FR4N68..._we75sNVlcIX3B
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Or replace them with these;
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They're very stong double magnet latches that won't break.
Found at most any hardware store.
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Old 01-30-2021, 01:33 AM   #4
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I’ll do one better....

Southco C3-810 Series Passivated Plastic Grabber Catch Side Mount Concealed Push-To-Close


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076FR4N68..._we75sNVlcIX3B
I went the same route about a year ago. I've had to replace 2-3 of them.
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Old 01-30-2021, 04:27 AM   #5
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These are less expensive and work well.
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Old 01-30-2021, 04:55 AM   #6
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If its under warranty still, give thor a call. Otherwise replace with magnetic ones like above. You won't have to replace them again.
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Old 01-30-2021, 11:48 AM   #7
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Thanks all.
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Old 02-01-2021, 07:25 PM   #8
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I put a magnetic catch on a drawer under the oven, and it didn't do hardly anything to keep the drawer closed. I ended up replacing the slides with rv stay closed slides.
https://www.wwhardware.com//kv-8400-...ure-kv8400-brv
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Old 02-08-2021, 09:46 PM   #9
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Anyone have a source for those cheap black plastic latches on the bottom of drawers.

Replaced most of mine with these. Not more plastic crap. Highly recommend.


https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop...e-ball-catches
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Old 02-13-2021, 07:39 PM   #10
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Contact THOR. They will send you some.
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Old 02-13-2021, 07:51 PM   #11
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These work great!

On Amazon: Onarway Magnetic Door Catch 40lbs 4 Pack Pull Strong Magnet Cabinet Latches Magnetic Hardware Stainless Steel Door Closer for Bathroom Kitchen Sliding Door Window Cupboard Black
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Old 02-14-2021, 03:26 AM   #12
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Replaced most of mine with these. Not more plastic crap. Highly recommend.


https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop...e-ball-catches
I went to their site...those appear to be good quality...what size did you buy? I see they are a Canadian company...any difficulty in US delivery ?
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Old 02-14-2021, 03:33 AM   #13
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We need replacements on 2 drawers in our 24.1 ... I viewed the magnetic latches...I am so tired of the brittle plastic stuff Thor uses ... I do not want to replace those drawer latches with plastic again.
Those who are using the magnetic latches with success...what strength magnet is needed to keep those drawers in place while we are on the road? I realize low strength will not do the job.

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Old 02-14-2021, 03:41 AM   #14
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On Amazon: Onarway Magnetic Door Catch 40lbs 4 Pack Pull Strong Magnet Cabinet Latches Magnetic Hardware Stainless Steel Door Closer for Bathroom Kitchen Sliding Door Window Cupboard Black
thankyou...so, the 40lb magnet latches seem to do the job ?
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Old 02-14-2021, 03:43 AM   #15
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I bought the 40lbs pulls. No problem on delivery, I think the came sooner than promised.

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Old 02-14-2021, 03:43 PM   #16
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Plastic Latches on my Chateau 22E

Hello to all,

I have also changed the plastic latches on the large drawers of my rig.
The magnetic one's are working fine so far. To avoid any surprise, with the heavy objects I put in the bottom drawers, I added a child proof lock that prevents an opening of the one behind my driving seat : easy opening, no surprises on left turns ...
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Old 02-14-2021, 05:00 PM   #17
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Thor sent me 10 of them when I asked for replacements. I have changed up the latches under the couch with large double roller catches (similar to what is used on the medicine cabinet doors). They work great just had to do some rigging to get them installed.
The OEM catches are just cheap plastic and break very easily.( I have replaced 6 of them so far)
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Old 02-15-2021, 05:03 PM   #18
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Lowes carries better metal ones, once and done!
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