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Water heater door latch replaces 1 worn or damaged door latch on most water heater doors.
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What's up everybody It's AJ with etrailer.com. Today we're going to check out this water heater door latch replacement part for your camper RV. You can see here we're missing ours and we can't drive our camper down the road because then this door will be smacking against the side, and it's just not safe to be doing that. It's really easy replacement. Let's show you how to do it.The latch itself includes this ring, which is the handle, a spring, and then the hooks here on the inside that hold it in place. We're going to push on that spring, and you can see the notches when I do that.
Here, I'll do it again from the side. You can see the notches in the metal in the middle are thinner than those at the top. So we're going to get this handle down to that part and that unhooks it. And you can pull that out, and that releases the spring. Now with that sideways, I can push down, pop that out real easily, and pull the center part out.
Now with the parts separated, you can get a better idea of what we have. You've got the center hooks here. That'll go in there with the spring around it and we'll add the handle last. So make sure you put the spring in the hooks like that.I'll push it through here, and I'll reattach our handle. See how it's pulled nice and tight there.
Then you can bring your cover back up. Fits through, then pull on it because the spring. Just get a little more out of it, turn it that way. And you're good. It's not going anywhere as you go down the road.Overall, I think it's a great replacement part.
I've seen some of the other ones that come out of their RVs and campers on their water heaters, and they just don't hold up as well. You can tell that they've been out in the elements. They look a little dingy over time. This one's not going to do that. It's going to hold up just fine. It's a pretty simple replacement part. It was easy for me to install. That does it for our look at our water heater door latch. Hope this helps..
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (92 Customer Reviews)
Water heater door latch replaces 1 worn or damaged door latch on most water heater doors.Exactly what I ordered. Followed [online] inst and snapped it right in. Fast shipping and arrived 3 days earlier than original expected date. Great job and i
I had purchased one before from local RV dealer, but could not figure out how to install properly.
The installation videos on etrailer are a life saver, not to mention saving the cost of paying dealer service department to do simple repairs.
Michael
7/25/2023
After 1 year, this part is still going strong. I highly recoment bookmarking etrailer.com and start there for any RV parts. Their install videos and customer service are 2nd to none.
Perfect fit and great service as always from etrailer
Robert
10/15/2023
Great
Mike L.
11/7/2023
Thank you for the video showing how to install.
Exactly what I was needing!
This is the place to find RV parts and get reliable delivery at reasonable prices !!!!
After 8 years of use, my plastic handled water heater door latch finally broke. A quick search on etrailer gave me the solution, this Metal handled replacement. The video for installation was spot on, the order process was simple and was delivered on time. Installed in 30 seconds, and feels very sturdy and secure. Just a small part, but very important to secure the water heater door.
The order was shipped in a timely manner & received in perfect condition. Thanks!
Easy to install and it works just like the original. Very pleased.
Lock was just what I needed and made of metal rather than the old plastic one. Has been in service for a year and working great! Happy with this product.
Very good product. Much better than what was on the trailer when purchased.
Very quick shipping/delivery as well as great packing of products! Thank you etrailer!
It could be a little longer if your door is a little out of whack. Have to use pliers to close and that is what broke the last one
Have not installed the part yet. Did get the part in record time.
Philip F.
2/15/2022
Easy to install and works great.
Works as expected
Installation was relatively easy, instructions were straight forward and easy to follow.
Everything good but the shipping package needed more tape. One bolt package had been opened and no galvanized lock washer. Not a big deal but whoever packaged the box should have noted a bolt package had been previously opened. I don’t think it happened in transit. I’ll have to buy a lock washer.
Jenny N.
4/7/2022
I will have our Customer Service team reach out to you.
Fit perfectly. Installed in minutes. Will be using e trailer again as needed
These parts are my spares for when the fridge access door clasp fails, which it will :)
Received my item within the time they said I would it came new in the package and the replacement was better quilty than the one that came on the camper
Just what I was looking for, thanks. The all metal construction is a great improvement over the original plastic unit.
Bruce K.
11/18/2022
Still working well, no sign of wear.
Fast Service
Easy to install, looks good on the water heater door
Thanks for shipping this so quick. Helped me fix what I broke on someone else’s camper.
Easy install.
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Michael P.
4/16/2023
Still working great