Neat fix for sliding closet doors

[Alleyman]

The closet door catches are either broken or missing. Wife came up with a good fix to stop sliding while driving. Bought two expandable tension curtain rods at Wally World and placed them in the channel. Easy to adjust, remove and install. and low cost TOO!

[Elkhartjim]

Thanks for the "cheap" fix idea...I'm always in the market for those.

[bdpreece]

I like it. Then if I remove the old latches I can close the doors all the way when parked without having to slam them all the time. The only time we really need them held closed is when we are traveling anyway. Thanks for the idea.

[hdossett]

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Originally Posted by Alleyman ...two expandable tension curtain rods...

Too complicated for me, I just use a stick cut to length. No moving parts, ...and cheaper!

Harold

[bdpreece]

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Originally Posted by hdossett Too complicated for me, I just use a stick cut to length. No moving parts, ...and cheaper! Harold

Ahh; but the adjustable rod will keep the doors tight and eliminate rattles.

[Jeff & Laurie]

I use a yard stick in each track.

[sgtjoe]

Good advise. I also use those curtain rods in the fridge so there are no surprises when opening and in some overhead cabinets where the DW stores stuff that we might need some year. If anyone ever needs tupperware type containers please stop by.

[96 Wideglide]

I've got a crack running the width of one of the wardrobe doors, due to one of those plastic locks breaking on our last trip !

[Ramblin]

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Originally Posted by Alleyman The closet door catches are either broken or missing. Wife came up with a good fix to stop sliding while driving. Bought two expandable tension curtain rods at Wally World and placed them in the channel. Easy to adjust, remove and install. and low cost TOO!

I replaced mine with new ones before they broke. I found them in a RV shop in Wilmington, NC. Was an exact replacement part, cost less than $5, bought a couple of spares.