03-06-2022, 10:48 AM
Wow, great job!
I’m not sure why those things fail on the reefer. Maybe the colder air making them brittle. But, I’ve noticed that SouthCo changed the mold profile slightly; as well as the length. So they’ve obviously had issues?
Hard to find the correct match/version!
I spent a lot of time aligning my latch and receiver, too. I suspected that there was a bit of extra stress from not being perfectly aligned, causing a crash.
And finally, those are made with different strengths. Newell says they use 10lbs on all latches. I considered using two 5-pounders of they break again. My thought was less stress on that “cold” plastic latch.
What we NEED, is a 3D printed part using a super strong plastic like my son in law uses for BattleBot robots!!!
I’m not sure why those things fail on the reefer. Maybe the colder air making them brittle. But, I’ve noticed that SouthCo changed the mold profile slightly; as well as the length. So they’ve obviously had issues?
Hard to find the correct match/version!
I spent a lot of time aligning my latch and receiver, too. I suspected that there was a bit of extra stress from not being perfectly aligned, causing a crash.
And finally, those are made with different strengths. Newell says they use 10lbs on all latches. I considered using two 5-pounders of they break again. My thought was less stress on that “cold” plastic latch.
What we NEED, is a 3D printed part using a super strong plastic like my son in law uses for BattleBot robots!!!
Steve & Janice Vance
2015 Newell #1524
Glendora, CA