Drawer Latches (1 Viewer)

[Paul Wilkins]

I've had my 794-T for a couple of weeks now. One constant irritation is that the under bed drawers keep opening (when latched) when going around corners. I guess when one travels on rough roads (which is most of the UK these days) the drawers jump vertically and unlatch themselves. Are there any fixes for this?

 

[Minxy]

... slow down????

 

[Minxy]

What are the drawers actually like and what latches have they got?

Are they like this?

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[Paul Wilkins]

What are the drawers actually like and what latches have they got?

They are the push button latch type. Pushing the button extends a metal bar which meets a metal bar fixed to the structure. Pretty cheap and nasty.

 

[Paul Wilkins]

... slow down????

I drive it like a baby carriage lol

 

[Gellyneck]

If the keeper is a right angled plate you may be able to pack them down by unscrewing and placing a packer underneath it before reaffixing.

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[Paul Wilkins]

If the keeper is a right angled plate you may be able to pack them down by unscrewing and placing a packer underneath it before reaffixing.

Hmm I was thinking the same.

 

[Paul and Kate]

Have you had the higher lockers come open yet when hitting a pothole.
We've sorted this problem now

 

[Paul Wilkins]

Have you had the higher lockers come open yet when hitting a pothole.
We've sorted this problem now

Not yet.. they've been ok so far. Its just the under bed drawers (see pic).

They are big and fairly weighty and I guess move vertically up and down when you hit rough road. The striker plate and lock mortice must part company as the drawer shakes.

The striker plate needs to be longer (too allow for the 'travel' when shaking up and down).

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[Paul Wilkins]

Dealer fixed. Basically added a spacer to the striker plate thus lowering it.

 

[Gromett]

I have just discovered these.. Might not be suitable depending on if it is flush drawer or raised.

https://amzn.to/2N9DxgQ

Just got 8 of them for my drawers and cupboards and love them. Bought 2 initially but they worked so well have now put them on the other 6 drawers/cupboards.

 

[Minxy]

I have just discovered these.. Might not be suitable depending on if it is flush drawer or raised.

https://amzn.to/2N9DxgQ

Just got 8 of them for my drawers and cupboards and love them. Bought 2 initially but they worked so well have now put them on the other 6 drawers/cupboards.

I've got something very similar in my 'bits' box which came off the old ambulance I converted, whilst I've never used them I haven't the heart to throw them away ... one day they'll get used!

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