[Dewey and Tina]

The only lube I have ever used on door or drawer latches was the occasional lube on the pins that lock the bay doors. Specifically what latches do you think will need a lube? Can you post a photo?

[Bryan]

Just looking at simple preventive maintenance on exterior bay doors, sewer tube doors, etc.

interior black latches for the drawers and closet doors… regular WD40 seems to collect the dirt and gum everything up.

THANKS, Dewey

[Archived]

I have found over many years to use spray silicone. Does not collect dirt as does WD40. Interestingly enough, Zipdee notes to only use silicone on all its awning parts.

[Archived]

I don’t put anything on the Southco door and drawer latches.

The only lube I do on bay doors I mentioned above.

The latch on the Liberty sewer hose storage on XL coaches is a problem area and you are damned if you do and damned if you don’t. It collects grit, dirt, sand etc from the road. If you lube it it gets more crud collected on it. If you don’t lube it it gets corroded.

I found on those touch latches to just operate them often and if necessary remove them and clean the dirt and corrosion from them. I carried a spare.

With the exception of the bay door locking pins if it does not have a grease fitting I do not lube it.

[Dick]

Silicon spray on the bay door locking pins?

[Jerry]

That or a dry teflon was what I used. WD40 or equivalent eventually seems to get a lot of grit on the pin and slide.

[John]

Don’t get silicone on any surface you may need to paint later.

[Sid]

I’m pretty sure I will not ever be painting my stainless.

[Dick]

Me neither but spay can silicone will end up on painted surfaces far from where its sprayed. I have done a fair bit of car painting as well and know first hand that it is diffcult to paint over. Just saying be careful.

[AL]

Good reminder Gary. But I’m as likely to paint my stainless as I am to put that stinkin’ DEF in my coach.

[Miles]

Thanks for the info… yes; we have found that extra parts are always in order

[Jeff]

Jon:

What is the correct part number that you have previously told is to stock up for drawer and door latches? Also where can we order them from? I’ve ordered numerous from Amazon but they are all too large. Thanks. Scott Reising.

[Archived]

Scott,

If you don’t find them let me know, I may have a few in the archives. I’m sure Jeff buys them in bulk and could bring to Oysterfest.

[Bob]

Dry graphite spray lubricant is more slippery then WD40 or silicone spray, and attracts/ collects residue less.

[Rocky And Tonya]

Scott,

Southco is the manufacturer and the latches common on a lot of coaches come in a variety of mounting styles and strengths.

https://www.southco.com/en-us/c3

I have seen them at a variety of internet sites so if you can’t buy direct you should be able to find them elsewhere like ebay or Amazon.