Product Information
| Item |
Details |
| Model Number |
70A65P |
| Material |
Nylon PA6 |
| Size |
77 x 46 x 32 mm |
| Weight |
50 g |
| Packaging |
PE bag + outer carton |
| Sample |
Available |
An RV door that keeps swinging back in the wind is more than an inconvenience. It can interrupt loading, block access, strike nearby panels, or make routine campsite use unnecessarily frustrating. This RV door hold-open catch provides a compact mechanical solution by securing the door or panel in its open position until the user intentionally releases it.
The retainer is made from Nylon PA6 and uses a two-piece structure: one side mounts to the fixed body or wall, while the other side connects to the movable door, hatch, or panel. When the lever is pushed into the catch, the snap-fit connection helps hold the panel open. To release it, the user presses the tab and pulls the lever free.
The design is especially useful for RV entrance doors, compartment doors, access hatches, cabinet doors, and other panels that need to remain open during loading, maintenance, ventilation, or everyday campsite use.
Q: Is this product a security lock?
A: No. This product is better described as a door hold-open catch or retainer. Its main purpose is to keep an opened door, hatch, or panel from swinging shut, rather than to provide theft protection.
Q: How does the locking action work?
A: The lever engages with the fixed catch through a snap-fit connection. Once engaged, the panel remains held open. Pressing the release tab allows the lever to disengage.
Q: Can it be operated with one hand?
A: Yes. The ergonomic handle and press-to-release structure are designed for simple one-handed operation during normal use.
Q: Where can it be installed?
A: Typical applications include RV doors, camper doors, caravan access panels, storage hatches, cabinets, and compatible marine or vehicle panels.
Q: Why use Nylon PA6?
A: Nylon PA6 keeps the part lightweight and avoids the fully metallic structure commonly seen in heavier latches. The material is suitable for repeated opening and closing in RV and vehicle environments.
Q: What are the approximate dimensions?
A: The overall product size is approximately 77 × 46 × 32 mm. The technical drawing also provides the mounting-hole spacing needed for installation planning.
Q: How should it be maintained?
A: Keep the catch free from dirt, sand, and debris, especially around the release tab and engagement area. Periodically check the mounting screws and confirm the lever still engages and releases smoothly.
For RV accessory distributors and OEM programs, the product is easy to sell because the benefit is immediate and easy to demonstrate: open the door, engage the catch, and the panel stays in place. Its small size, simple installation, and practical function make it a useful addition to RV hardware and replacement-accessory ranges.