When you’re looking for RV cabinet hardware, there are five categories that fit that description. This article will help anyone trying to explain what they are looking to achieve. The five types of hardware are latches, hinges, latches, struts, and knobs.
RV cabinet closures are available in various types. These include Magnetic, Hidden, Barrel, Roller, and Positive latches. While there are a few more, these would be the most popular. When one searches for this product, it is easy to determine what kind of images on a parts site.
Magnetic clasps are just that. A magnetic clasp will have a magnet on one end and a piece of metal on the other. The hidden catches are much bulkier and come in various sizes. They will be an exceptionally identifiable style, but the proper length must be obtained. The barrel catch is a commonly used catch. Again, very identifiable because you will generally have two round barrels with a piece of metal that fits over it. Roller closures are also easy to identify because they have rollers. Positive catches are a bit more difficult to describe than barrel catches, but they will be easy to discern on an image site.
The hinges are a little easier to get right. Again, with all the images that are available on RV parts sites, it will be easy for one to find the correct hinges. They are usually available in three colors and in various styles.
The latches will be like the latches we discussed earlier. They come in various styles and colors. The main difference between the two is that latches generally require a thumb or finger to operate.
The struts and supports will be much longer and rounder. The most common use for this hardware would be on cabinet doors that often face up when opened. The strut or bracket will hold the cabinet door in the up position until one lowers it.
The knobs are probably the easiest to identify. They are also the easiest to remove and replace. If one cannot find the exact same knob, it will be easy to find one nearby. With the ease of replacement, you can choose to replace all the knobs if you want them to be identical.
The great thing about VR cabinet hardware is that almost every VR website sells this product. They will have great images to help identify what one needs.