Slam latch rust

[Grandpa]

I have noticed several of the slam latch cargo door catches are beginning to rust. The metal piece that the latch slams into must be made of a material that doesn't hold up to moisture.Anyone else experiencing that issue?

[Happy Camper]

I have, just not sure how to fix. I thought about spraying with a clear rust resistant laquer. I am always open to suggestions/ideas.

[IPull]

I have on that is starting also

[Grandpa]

I have asked the service department at my favorite RV Store to order several for me as replacements. I don't know what I'll do after those are gone. Seems like they would make them more weather proof. Even plastic is better than rust.

[Hoistman]

Maybe try cleaning the rust and then rub in some silicon grease and repeat every so often. Better then letting it rust. Our unit is only 2 weeks old so we don't have that problem yet.

[Beechguyjim]

Send the new ones to a plating shop ya can have them make it shinny chrome are just chrome it plain

[hoosierguy]

It is very easy to take a few minutes and go wipe on a film of oil ontoeach latch plate. Do that a couple of time each year and you won't have any rust problem.

[5th_Time]

Good point & easy to do. While you're at it, I'd replace all the #6 1/2" screws with #8 3/4" screws. I found that most of them had been stripped with air guns prior to deliver. Some had heads break off during use.