Nylon latch - Don't Know What It's Called

11-13-2013, 09:10 AM

I need replacements for the white nylon-like butterfly "latches" that holds the door open against closing (or closed when traveling) and are also used at the rear of the TM to keep the cover closed where the waste water hoses and shore electrical cord are stored. I have been to several RV stores, Lowe's, and called a TM dealer who told me to either call the TM factory or search their catalog--not very helpful--because I don't know what these are called. Can anyone help? Thanks. David

11-13-2013, 09:40 AM

This "latch" only holds the door closed. Sorry for the confusion in my original post. David

hillbillyhotel · 11-13-2013, 10:09 AM

it is called a long turn button
her is a link to the parts from tm

http://trailmanor.com/WebDocs/Servic...rtscatalog.pdf

11-13-2013, 01:19 PM

Both our local Lowes & Orchard Supply hardware stores carry these. Look there first.

11-13-2013, 02:35 PM

Thanks to all for the help. I now know what it is called and will order today.
David

**wbmiller3** · 11-13-2013, 02:58 PM

Thanks for posting. I broke one of the ones on the bumper last trip and forgot that I needed a new one till I saw this!

eddugo · 11-13-2013, 03:02 PM

Here they are on Ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111140013946...84.m1423.l2649

**Sterman** · 11-13-2013, 10:38 PM

I ordered the ones on ebay from magseven696 and they were way too small and looked like they'd break easily. I sent them back, but had to pay return shipping.
This guy needs to quit trying to pass these off as TM-compatible!

hillbillyhotel · 11-20-2013, 08:38 AM

mailman just ran,
got one, it's close,
now got to go get rest of screw out of bumper, head broke off,

**Bill** · 11-20-2013, 10:56 AM

Randy -

I imagine you know this, but ...

Is there any of the screw shaft protruding out of the hole? If so, Vise-grips may do the job. Or use a hacksaw to cut a slot in the stub, then use a hefty screwdriver. Or, as a motorcycle guy, you probably have an impact wrench in your toolbox. Penetrating oil will help, of course.

To back out a screw if there is nothing protruding, you normally need a screw extractor or a left-handed drill bit (Harbor Freight has both, BTW). In this case, I don't think you have to back it out. I think you could drill a hole in the screw shaft, insert another smaller screw, and screw it inward so the new screw cuts its own threads into the body of the old screw. Now you can continue to drive the pair of screws forward, through the bumper material, and right out the other side.

Just some thoughts - I've done 'em all. Have fun.

Bill