Drawer Latches (1985 E32-3)

[Mindscape]

Does anyone know of a place to get replacement latches for the push button drawer latches that came on the 1985 E32-3? Thanks in advance.

 

[Joseph Tokos]

Drawer latches

If you are talking about the black plastic push button latches in the galley drawers, I'm looking, too! I'll let you know if I find a source.

Joe T.
E34 Seiche
Duluth, MN

 

[Gary Schroeder]

Is this it?

I've been looking for a long time, and this is the closest I've ever come - if I can figure out how to install it w/o the ferrule. Black pushrods are down the page. Haven't bought one yet, so I don't know for sure.

http://www.canterburycaravans.com.au/new_page_16.htm

and yes, .au means Australia, so shipping might be a little high!

 

[Gary Schroeder]

scroll down

about halfway to "HO25 Cuboard Catch" and related components.

 

[Roger]

The push button latches used on the later model Ericsons were made by Adams Rite. Looks like they're still around: www.ar-aero.com/product_list.asp?cat=Hardware&sub=small. See if the AR166 or AR170 is a match.

Roger

www.rbrown-navalarchitect.com

 

[Roger]

Drawer Latch Source

Reviving an old thread, as I had need for these latches on my own boat recently. After a lot of searching, I found the same latches that Ericson used at a reasonable price (as these are aircraft certified parts, some suppliers wanted outrageous prices, as high as $288 each!!!). The latches are Adams Rite AR170-5. They're available from Eagle Creek Aviation Services - 800-487-3331 - for about $12 each.

 

[Mindscape]

Thanks, nice find

I'll order a couple and see how they work

 

[Geoff W.]

Bumping an ancient thread to see if anyone else has had to do this recently. I called the aviation supply above and they have the drawer latches, but want $40!!! Boat prices, man.

 

[bgary]

Bumping an ancient thread to see if anyone else has had to do this recently. I called the aviation supply above and they have the drawer latches, but want $40!!! Boat prices, man.

I have four drawers and two tilt-out bins that use those push-buttons. I think one of them still works. The others have been supplanted by baby-proofing latches like these:



Cheap, no moving parts, easy to install, etc.

I (personally) have always thought the push-buttons were a pain anyway... it seems awkward to push on a button with one finger while the rest of your hand is trying to pull to open the drawer. Maybe that's just me (I've never claimed to be coordinated...)

Bruce

 

[nquigley]

Bumping an ancient thread to see if anyone else has had to do this recently. I called the aviation supply above and they have the drawer latches, but want $40!!! Boat prices, man.

Well, that's better than $148 ...
https://aeroval.com/ref/490577/AR170-5/
- absurd!
(I'm glad mine all still work. ... having said that, maybe I'll have a failure soon)

Seem to be a few possible solutions at Fisheries Supply, like ($12):
https://www.fisheriessupply.com/sea-dog-line-push-button-rim-latches