02 Sunstar 21' motorhome VW

[fluidray]

Hello,
I recently bought a 2002 Itasca Sunstar. I am trying to replace compartment latches and they are different from what is commonly used currently. Does anyone have a source or a DIY fix to adapt the new (shoulderless) latch

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

Welcome to RVF, @fluidray; glad you have joined us. Would it be possible for you to post a photo of the latch you are looking for? That would help us help you, and get you pointed in the right direction. Many of the latch mechanisms come from the same manufacturer/distributor regardless of coach model.

TJ

 

[fluidray]

Thanks for the quick reply Jim. The attached image shows the oem key latch minus core.

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

Thanks for the quick reply Jim. The attached image shows the oem key latch minus core.

Is it the outer housing on the left that you need? Or, the twist-lock unit on the right? Or, both?

TJ

 

[fluidray]

Sorry I didn't make that very clear.
The one on the right I purchased bc I thought it would be a direct replacement. But it is too small diameter. I need a spacer/housing to go around the new lock bc it is smaller diameter. A complete assembly I think would be preferable. At this point I'm looking for any solution.

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

Try here...

RV Replacement Door Hardware | Rubber Socket Door Plunger | Rvupgrades

Find all your RV door hardware including hinges, latches, handles and frames at RV Upgrades. Visit our online store TODAY.

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They show thumb-turn latches in several diameters; 5/8", 7/8", 1-1/8" an 1-1/2". There may be some other sizes on previous pages at rvupgradestore.com. They stock a lot of hard-to-find RV parts.

TJ

 

[fluidray]

Thank you. I'll let you know what I find.

 

["EZ"]

Welcome from Georgia!

 

[fluidray]

Try here...

RV Replacement Door Hardware | Rubber Socket Door Plunger | Rvupgrades

Find all your RV door hardware including hinges, latches, handles and frames at RV Upgrades. Visit our online store TODAY.

www.rvupgradestore.com

They show thumb-turn latches in several diameters; 5/8", 7/8", 1-1/8" an 1-1/2". There may be some other sizes on previous pages at rvupgradestore.com. They stock a lot of hard-to-find RV parts.

TJ

I contacted them and it appears they all share the same diameter body. It is the length that the different sizes represent. I just find it hard to believe that it is such a rare lock. I'll look in industrial applications?

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

Can you find any identifying marks on the existing latches? If you had a brand name, model number, etc. it might help in tracking down a replacement. Also, have you tried contacting Itasca to see if they could help you identify the manufacturer/supplier? Like you, it is hard to believe that these latches are rare items.

Good luck.

TJ