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Post by shastabear on Sept 2, 2013 17:38:17 GMT -8
I was wondering if anyone out there (here) has any idea where I can get a screen door latch? The one I need is the one that, when you open the door, the screen door will be connected with it allowing both to open at the same time. I see all the holes where it used to be...uuugh. 
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Post by hoosierpoet on Sept 2, 2013 17:56:02 GMT -8
I just replaced mine. Still had the metal plate on the screen door, what you need for the exterior door is a sort of double-magnet assembly. There's a plastic housing and two magnets that stand out, on edge; I think they are also spring-loaded. Anyhow, the magnet holds against the steel plate on the screen door and you can open and close both, in tandem. This was the original setup on mine, but I bought a replacement at a local (non-chain) hardware store for a few dollars. They still make them, shouldn't be too hard to find.
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Post by txoil on Sept 2, 2013 18:19:14 GMT -8
I just replaced mine. Still had the metal plate on the screen door, what you need for the exterior door is a sort of double-magnet assembly. There's a plastic housing and two magnets that stand out, on edge; I think they are also spring-loaded. Anyhow, the magnet holds against the steel plate on the screen door and you can open and close both, in tandem. This was the original setup on mine, but I bought a replacement at a local (non-chain) hardware store for a few dollars. They still make them, shouldn't be too hard to find. Can you tell us the brand name or what the item was called so I know whet to ask for? We need one also! |
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Post by shastabear on Sept 2, 2013 18:24:53 GMT -8
Thanks, Hoosier...a pic of that set-up would also help...and around here,hardware stores look at me like I have 8 heads when I asked about them. RV place here don't sell them because they either come installed on the camper or are already installed on door assemblys.
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Post by fathom on Sept 2, 2013 18:44:28 GMT -8
On my '67 it looks as if there was a grommet made of rubber on the screen and a round headed screw on the door. The rubber grommet would accept the head of the screw screw and mate the two together. Is this not what others have? I am looking for the replacement rubber piece but if there is a solution, I too would love to see it!
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Post by hoosierpoet on Sept 4, 2013 0:38:40 GMT -8
The part is Amerock BP9765-3PT, I checked and it's available on Amazon. They only show the magnet part (that goes on the exterior door) but it does come with a steel plate, it's what goes on the screen door. I will post some pictures of mine so you can see how it works. It is very efficient, and definitely original to my '61 Shasta.
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Post by hoosierpoet on Sept 4, 2013 0:46:16 GMT -8
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Post by mobiltec on Sept 6, 2013 15:48:50 GMT -8
Wow... So that's what a metal screen door looks like....  I'ts kinda like back to the future for me. |
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Post by shastabear on Sept 6, 2013 20:25:17 GMT -8
Oh...ok! Very similar to the magnets used for home cabinetry. Simple enough...THANK YOU! And an LOL to Mobiltec about the metal screen door.
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Post by cowcharge on Sept 7, 2013 5:57:43 GMT -8
I was thinking about building a wooden screen door with a spring to replace my aluminum one, so it makes the proper childhood "slam" sound when it closes. Instead of a "clank".
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Post by shastabear on Sept 22, 2013 7:35:38 GMT -8
Holy crap is that type of magnetic latch hard to find. All I could find were the side-mounting type. BUT I did find someone on Feebay with them so if anyone needs one, there are 2 dealers on Feebay with a few left. One dealer has em for $8.95 and the other has them for $12.95.
Randy
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Post by hoosierpoet on Sept 22, 2013 14:24:57 GMT -8
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Post by vikx on Sept 22, 2013 23:12:49 GMT -8
I think Camping World carries both styles.
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I'ts kinda like back to the future for me.
