I Fixed My RV Storage Compartment Latch in 5 MINUTES!

[@danmorgan2903]

Just broke one of these yesterday while camping. Watched this video today and ordered the part from Winnebago. 10 of them as I know now that one has broken, others will probably follow. Plan on using this to help me change them when they come in. Thanks for taking the time to do it.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Hope it helps Dan! The first is a pain and then they are super easy after that! Good luck!

[@charlesgoepel8405]

Great Video. Authoritative, clear instructions, I really like your approach; clean the area first!, and best advice for newbies, " Pay careful attention of how you take it apart, then just re-install. Good job.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Thanks Charles!

[@timrover]

Great Job Paul, I will keep this episode in mind when its my turn to replace these bad boys. You are right on with a screw tip kit for the rig....they are a must have.

[@CCfirec5]

Straight forward, good production quality. I needed to learn how replace the latch myself as camping world charged me $ 70.0 for one latch replacement . Found the part on amazon and searched for a vid on how to. Found yours and it was great, thanks.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Glad it worked for you Gary. $70 for 1 latch! Holy crap!

[@filmcriticinla]

Ha, and I just had my first compartment latch break on my 2004 Fleetwood southwind. Thank you!!

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Make sure you order extra. It seems that once one goes they all start. Safe travels!

[@meekerh]

Just an EXCELLENT video! Also good advice to buy more than one which I will definitely do. Thanks much!

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Glad it was helpful Tim! These things seem to constantly break! I always have extras on hand!

[@crashvicki]

Thank you! This was exactly what I needed and perfectly clear.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kellae64]

Question. What if the latch is riveted to the door?

[@Pack.Leader]

If the latch (meaning the handle) is broken and you can't even open the door to the compartment, how do you suggest opening it to get to the point of whipping out the trusty screw driver? Would it be a nightmare?

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

With most RVs you can actually see the latch at the side of the bay door. Just reach in there with a screwdriver and push the latch back to open it. They are not very secure.

[@Pack.Leader]

@@LifeWithPaulLorena Thank you but I'm sad to hear you say that. I'm shopping for a Class A and I will have all of my earthly possessions behind those doors. That's a scary bit of info.

[@yyzonlinevideos]

As these Trimark locks are all keyed alike and easily found by thieves, I was going to drill a hole through the luggage door and install long cylinder cam locks. I'm not that handy, curious what kind of drill bit would be best for these metal and foam doors? How long of a cam cylinder do you think I need?

[@Carlossantos-wg8rs]

Works on my 2005 bounder

[@citylockapolytechnikeyllcc7936]

ROBERTSON, Back to the ship, Will Robinson! Square Drive.... the tips are in those extra long 36 bit insert kits.. Or buy a set of them with plastic handles attached.

[@JodysJourney]

What's the latest on when you two go full time? Great how-to, btw. And love the shot of Lorena at the end. Too funny.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Real estate agent is supposed to come tomorrow to list the house. We've been dragging our feet! Big chickens! :)

[@JodysJourney]

I'm sure it takes a leap of faith. Good luck.

[@Carlossantos-wg8rs]

Great video

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@williamfahey4092]

Well done Paul.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Thanks Bill!

[@jak7102]

I have a 2012 Southwind, and it appears my side mount (where the plunger sits to meet the latch) is held in by rivets - not the square drive screw. Does anyone else have this? Suggestion?

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

I would think you're going to have to drill them out and put new screws in.

[@darrylcharron3363]

That's because Robertson was founded in Canada. Not too far from you Hometown. How do you not know the name?

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Because very few applications are used in the US except RV, and I can barely remember my own name most days! Lol!

[@johnmay7929]

Nice quick fix video. We are just getting started on the camping scene back in March and bought a little 19' Coleman. My handy skills are zero and I have already been to Camping World too many times! Quick question? What type of editing program do you use for your videos?

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Hi John! We make our fair share of trips to Camping World too. I am currently using Adobe Premiere Pro for editing. Safe travels! Paul

[@MrMRDUGIE]

You have a link where to purchase

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

amzn.to/31FtOX9 is where you can find those latches. Make sure they are the correct ones for your RV.

[@latada2198]

Thanks for sharing! You’re a great teacher!

[@thomasvo8186]

How do you take the rod out? Do you juat push it hard ?

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Thinh Phan If you've disconnected it from the latch inside, it should come out fairly easily like I show in the video.

[@SomedaysHere]

Great vid Paul... Stop The Madness Start The Adventure

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Thank you! Safe travels!

[@roberthess9923]

What is the name of that compartment catch

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Hi Robert, it's been a while since I've done this, but this is the info from the video description....Fleetwood RV compartment locks: amzn.to/2dBV8i5 Monaco/Winnebago RV compartment locks: amzn.to/2dzj5da Drill bit set: amzn.to/2dSyUH8

[@mtmnlj57]

What if the bolt breaks while locked?? one side won't open.

[@bulldogbrockett3049]

Great video! And you like Dr Pepper!!

[@stetlerb]

Great video. Thanks !

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Thank you!

[@scottlebaron2136]

Thanks for this!

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

No problem!

[@raysater4083]

Good vid thanks for sharing mate Say hi to the missus,

[@mikewalker4744]

Had to replace the exact same style latch, but mine was different. Mine was a E521 style with holes on 2" centers. Had it replaced in minutes, but had to make a few adjustments. I bought mine off a RV Seller off E-Bay and it shipped quickly and only took a few days. Their E-Bay store is www.ebay.com/str/biasproducts

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

I don't know how much they were on eBay, but you can get the E521 on Amazon for under $7 and free shipping...amzn.to/380FN4M

[@mikewalker4744]

@@LifeWithPaulLorena The eBay store I bought them on had deals when buying 1, 2, 4 and more.

[@darrylt5300]

MY 5th wheel has different latches but a friend has a Motor-home with the same problem the plastic breaks all the time so he made the plastic pin out of aluminum so they won't break. I don't understand why the manufacturer has a problem why they don't fix it and make the parts better or is it a made in China thing? My latching pins are aluminum.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Hi Darryl, who knows why these things get made of plastic when they know that very quickly they will wind up breaking. I would assume it's a cost thing, but how much difference can it really make? Aluminum is definitely a better material to use! Safe travels! Paul

[@mazerrackham3864]

its been over a year since this video was published , did anyone notice he put the latch on backwards ?

[@blueheartcrochet1962]

Good vid

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Thank you!

[@raysater4083]

By the way I just went for a ride on the Harley.lol.

[@LifeWithPaulLorena]

Dude, I thought Australians were supposed to be nice people?? That was just plain mean! :)