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RV QUICK TIP: A Simple, Clever Closet Door Latch

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• published: 08 May 2013
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We purchased our closet latch on Amazon. Click here to find it: http://tinyurl.com/oqgx79e (be sure you have at least 1/2" clearance between the doors) Lots of RVs have sliding closet doors, but since RVs are moving vehicles, the doors have to be latched in place to keep them from sliding back and forth while you're driving down the road. Different manufacturers use various types of latches to keep doors in place, including the popular plastic clips that came on our motorhome. The problem (especially for us full-timers with jam-packed closets) is that they can get in the way when putting things in and out, and the sharp edges can cut your hand when reaching in. So we removed both of our door clips and and replaced them with a single inexpensive device called a BurglaBar. It's a simple hinged latch made of Lexan, designed to add additional security to sliding windows and doors. Simply clean the glass, remove the strip on the adhesive backing and stick into place. No tools needed. In the locked position, the BurglaBar prevents both doors from opening. In the unlocked position, the doors open normally. To install it, simply slide both closet doors closed and then, using the adhesive on the back, stick it directly onto the back mirror. When you flip the BurglaBar down, it blocks both doors from moving. To open either door, simply flip the BurglaBar up. To hear about new videos, giveaways and other great RVing content as soon as it's released, visit our website and subscribe! http://TheRVgeeks.com The intro music is my own piano performance of Scott Joplin's Maple Leaf Rag from 1899. Full-Time RVers since April 11, 2003, we share DIY (do it yourself) RV maintenance, repair, travel, upgrade and operational tips & tricks. While we're not RV technicians, we're very mechanically inclined and have learned a lot about RV systems over the years. We've handled most of our own minor service, maintenance and upgrade work on both of our RVs. We meet lots of newer RVers who are eager to learn some basics about using, maintaining and caring for their rigs. After more than a decade on the road, we're happy to share what we've learned (some of it the hard way). ;-) We hope our experience can help other RVers go DIY, saving time & money while experiencing the satisfaction of a job well done. We are not professional RV technicians and do not pretend to be experts on any particular topic. We mostly know about maintaining our own motorhome, so be sure to confirm that all methods and materials used are compatible with your equipment. Every RV is different, so your systems may not be the same as ours. Regardless of what we recommend, consult a professional if you're unsure about working on your RV. We encourage you to do your own research. Any task you perform or product you purchase based on any information we provide is strictly at your own risk. Comments welcome! Thanks for watching! Don't forget to subscribe!