RT-622 Trailer

[jaherbst]

2012 RT-622 trailer trunk will not stay closed and pops open immediately on movement. There are so many adjustments that I hardly know where to start. The movable keeper that latches the mushroom plunger seems to only extrude the hole by less than 1/16 " of an inch. Lid will not latch at all now. Did a search on here and nothing came up dealing with this issue. Cannot find a fishe on this latch to try and figure it out. Any help would be welcome.

Jack

 

[Cruzr Joe]

2012 RT-622 trailer trunk will not stay closed and pops open immediately on movement. There are so many adjustments that I hardly know where to start. The movable keeper that latches the mushroom plunger seems to only extrude the hole by less than 1/16 " of an inch. Lid will not latch at all now. Did a search on here and nothing came up dealing with this issue. Cannot find a fishe on this latch to try and figure it out. Any help would be welcome.

Jack

Jack

Went out and looked at mine and the movable keeper is about the same, my suggestion is that you loosen the finial that goes into it and turn it about a 1/2 turn, the area on the finial might be worn in the current spot that the latch catches on.

Cruzr Joe

 

[trikermutha]

Is one of your cables sticking?? May need to lube them up.. Not sure if you have your trailer manual but shows you the latches and cables.

 

[cptjam]

Latch

Clean and lube the latch mechanism. Lube the cables. Try to determine if anything broke. If you can see the catch move when you pull the handle, then adjust the post. Probably dirt!
Or just bring it up. I can fix it!

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Jack, here is the pin height adjustment info from my 2010 RT622 Service Manual.

Start with a pin height set at 22.5mm (.886 in)
for the front cover.
2. Start with a pin height set at 26mm (1.024 in)
for the rear cover.
3. Adjust pin to obtain a proper seal compression
around cover.
4. Verify proper latch operation.
NOTE: A loose pin height adjustment will promote
water intrusion and might make the cover
rattle when trailer is moving.
NOTE: A pin mounted too tight will prevent cover
from closing securely or make it very difficult to
open

 

[jaherbst]

Thanks for the advice all. I bought it used and have no manual. Going to get on it Thursday and will try all suggestions.

Jack