Broken Window Latch

[Richard Wold]

DW finally managed to break one of the window latches on our 03 Diplomat. Been asking her to make sure latch was locked in 'open' position before closing windows for 3 years but to no avail.

Well, she managed to snap the black plastic latch off the passenger slide up window. It is heavy plastic but I don't think glue will do the job. Latch is riveted to the window frame but could be drilled out.

Has anyone else had this problem?

Does anyone know where a new latch could be found?

[Gordon66]

Is it one of these?

Vertical Sash Lock Kit for Atwood Windows DH343-CK [100102-DH343CK] - $7.99 : Mega RV Parts, The #1 Source for RV, Motorhome, and Travel Trailer Parts.

[Diplomat Don]

Richard.....you might want to take a piece of flat stock steel, the same thickness as the plastic latch, bend it so it has a lip like the plastic one and then grind it into the same shape.

[Dr4Film]

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Originally Posted by Richard Wold DW finally managed to break one of the window latches on our 03 Diplomat. Been asking her to make sure latch was locked in 'open' position before closing windows for 3 years but to no avail. Well, she managed to snap the black plastic latch off the passenger slide up window. It is heavy plastic but I don't think glue will do the job. Latch is riveted to the window frame but could be drilled out. Has anyone else had this problem? Does anyone know where a new latch could be found?

Richard,

This has come up a few times and I had saved the web site for future reference. I have been afraid that someday one of ours will break.

You can find them here.

Atwood window parts

Dr4Film ----- Richard.

[Richard Wold]

Thanks for the quick replies. I'll buy a couple of them for spares.

[AllanJay]

same thing happened to me. got one at rv world in yuma arizona. drilled out the rivet and replaced in minutes. also got a spare one for the next time. was about 8 bucks.
Al

[Wizard]

Did you put it back on with a rivet or use something else

[run2]

The repair latch includes a matching screw and nut which replaces the rivet.

[AllanJay]

yes my latch came with a shoulder bolt, spring washer and a threaded lock nut.

Al