Camco 09203 Camloc Plastic Fastener - 2 Pack
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It's 1/2", but it's slightly over because it's measured in metric.
My water heater was able to use them.
If it's a cam lock type latch, then yes, it should fit. The cam lock on most water heater door covers, I believe, is the same. This was an upgrade from my factory lock, which was made of plastic. Watch a video to learn how to replace it; it's simple.
I bought this item about two years ago, and as far as I recall, it came with installation instructions. I know it was simple to set up and has performed admirably for the past two years.
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After my plastic clip broke after years of service, I decided to go with these metal clips in the hopes that they would last longer. It wasn't difficult to put together, but I still think it has more wiggle than the previous clip. Plus, there were a couple of times when I opened the hatch (the cover over the RV water heater) and this clip popped out of the hole it was installed in. I'm not sure how I feel about that; it seems like it might come loose while driving down the road, flapping around the hatch. I'm not sure how comfortable I am yet because it will most likely fly away. br>br>Now that it's in a place where it feels solid, I'll see how things go. To get it to the point where I like it, I had to bend it a little. Let's see how things turn out.
These are all metal, but to remove the flat part, you must compress the spring and then move it to the side. Place the V-shape on top of that. shaped part with the spring on it through the hole in the back of the camper and push on the spring until the flat part appears.
Travel trailers are made by a variety of companies, but many of the components are produced by the same ones. The majority of RV water heater access doors use these small clips to keep the door shut, but the originals were made of plastic and metal. The spring-loaded part is made of metal, while the tab that you pull and twist to open the access door is made of brittle plastic. That's what happened to mine, and I realized I could either buy a new one that looked exactly like my old one and risk it breaking again, or I could get these, which are all metal and will never break. I'm not sure why these metal ones come in a two-pack, but maybe I'll come across some campers who need one and be able to assist them.
Have you ever seen an RV where the water heater cover is missing? Have you ever wondered why that is? The most common reason is that the manufacturer used a plastic catch on the cover rather than a metal one, which is especially true for older RVs. The catch is constantly exposed to UV and deteriorates over time, eventually failing and the remaining spring pushing your WH cover out into the wind as you drive down the road. That's why, on every camper I've ever owned, this is the first thing I replace. To my knowledge, I've never had to replace a WH cover. Why is it that the WH manufacturer is not willing to spend the extra $0. It's a mystery how they're going to get 02 to supply them!.
I simply do not want to get caught in the toolies with a broken pull tab. There are no instructions on the package; this is how it's done. Remove the old tab and replace it with a new one. Pull the spring all the way back on a brand-new cam lock. When you pull back on the tab, you'll notice that the inside length of metal has been groved to allow the tab to slide off. Install the spring and metal length on the back side of the panle opening after the tab has been removed. Install the new tab in the grove, align the tab, and push and hold until the length of metal pokes through the opening. That ought to be sufficient.
It was simple to set up and appears to be functional. I'm not sure why they include two of these latches in the package when most RVs only need one. I'm guessing it's a ruse to get people to pay more for two than one, but I'll always have a spare, even if I shouldn't need one if these are truly stainless. Should lower the price and sell one item at a time, as this is what the majority of people require. Aside from that, I'm satisfied with the product.
The plastic clip on the RV's outside door to the hot water tank broke, so the metal style clip worked much better. It's a shame they weren't used by the RV industry at first! Using pliers to pull the clip into a secure position was simple and effective! I bought a couple as a backup or to have on hand in case anyone else had the same problem I did with the cheap plastic ones! The metal clips were a big hit with me!.
When I tried to install these, the metal was so weak that the spring that came with them couldn't even support its own force. My setup was nothing out of the ordinary; the metal was simply too thin. I had to replace them right away because they weren't holding up, but I was surprised to learn that they were "steel" when I was asked to review this product. This is without a doubt the softest "steel" I've ever felt.
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