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Old 05-28-2009, 08:55 AM   #1
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clothes closet

My plastic lock on the front clothes closet has broken. Seems like I recall someone came up with a different way to lock the doors, I have done a search an had no luck. Anyone recall this????? thanks Bill
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Old 05-28-2009, 09:38 AM   #2
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Hopefully someone does have a fix for this weak system.
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Old 05-28-2009, 01:33 PM   #3
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No permanent fix here. What we do is use a long spring rod to hold the doors closed for travel. We'll replace the cheesy plastic locking tabs at the time we sell or trade the unit.
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Old 05-28-2009, 10:59 PM   #4
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I drilled holes in the base right next to the doors when they are closed and then insert a short metal rod into the holes when we travel.
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Old 05-29-2009, 07:09 AM   #5
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The fix that was discussed earlier was to use velcro stick on strips. I don't know how it works because I haven't done it, but those that did said it works well.
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Old 05-29-2009, 08:00 AM   #6
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I have broke ours several times. In fact I just broke another yesterday. I also scratched my arm several times on the sharp corners of those darn plastic latches. I even rounded the sharp corners with a file.
I may drill the holes mentioned earlier and use the rods.
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Old 05-29-2009, 03:17 PM   #7
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I cut two lengths of PVC and put cane (or crutch) tips on the ends....works great!
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Old 05-29-2009, 07:22 PM   #8
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thanks all, I knew there were some ingenious folks out there.....Bill
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