Compartment Door Thumb Latch for 1/2" Diameter Hole

Updated 07/15/2025 | Published 03/05/2024

Question:

I’m trying to find one of these thumb latches that will fit a 1/2 diameter hole size. Seems most are for a 3/4 inch hole.

asked by: Ken

Expert Reply:

The 3/4" hole is standard which is why that is all you're finding when you search. The simplest solution would be to enlarge the hole 1/4" in diameter so you can use a latch like the # 37200115. We do not carry anything that will fit a 1/2" diameter hole.

expert reply by: Robin H

Leonard

7/15/2025

the driver side of my airstream all thumb latch are 1/2 for some reason ,i do not to drill the hole ,because changes can void warranty . I checked already , even airstream do not have ,only with a key lock.

Robin H.

7/15/2025

@Leonard try checking with a local repair shop then to see if they have any. How old is the trailer? A lot of the warranties only last 1 year so if you're outside of that I wouldn't be worried about it. I also don't think anyone is going to shoot you down on a warranty claim if you enlarged a hole 1/4" and put in a different latch. They wouldn't even know there was a difference honestly.