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Bathroom Door Latch - Is there a better "universal" replacement?
I came home this afternoon (still in Puerto Penasco for another week or so) and the bathroom latch was stuck and wouldn't depress.  I've actually never liked the latch as it's somewhat temperamental.  I removed the door from the hinges (with help) and the door popped open. 

I did read through the archives to get an idea regarding a replacement and from what I read the replacement latch was still somewhat wonky and prone to breaking.  Some people were able to do "fix" with toothpicks that lasted awhile, but is there a better solution for a replacement that I could purchase at a local hardware store here locally that would be not as prone to breaking, etc...

There's a local handyman that I've used before to replace the seals on my toilet a couple of years ago that is going to stop by tomorrow and try to fix the latch (but I'd rather get a more stable replacement).  Here's a front and back side picture of the latch in question.  As always, thanks in advance... 

UPDATE QUESTION

I found this post from Barry Barnes from almost ten years ago:

<snip>After replacing the bathroom latch on our 2001 RB several times, I replaced  it with a common cabinet magnetic catch.  It has been working fine for  several years, and is much easier to use.

However, I don't know if he was referring to the actual bathroom latch on the door or the privacy latch that separates the areas of the rig...
Cheryl (a.k.a. Desert Diva)
1998 Lazy Daze (26.5 mid-bath)
2002 Honda CR-V
Re: Bathroom Door Latch - Is there a better "universal" replacement?
Reply #1 –
That BR lock looks similar to the one in our LD.  From time to time I’ve thought about replacing it with a magnetic latch.  I don’t have a recommendation since it’s just a half baked idea.  You might think about posting your solution. 

Best of luck.
Re: Bathroom Door Latch - Is there a better "universal" replacement?
Reply #2 –
With the door open, will the button work properly? If so, might be a door alignment issue - warping or other...

Steve
2004 FL
2013 Honda Fit
Re: Bathroom Door Latch - Is there a better "universal" replacement?
Reply #3 –
The latch is truly temperamental and flimsy.   I order new ones from Amazon and carry a spare so that when the one on the door acts up or breaks, I can replace it with a new one.  Simple with just a few screws.  Haven’t had any success in finding a more study replacement.
2007 'TK 24'
Re: Bathroom Door Latch - Is there a better "universal" replacement?
Reply #4 –
The latch on my door to close off the bathroom still works ok but I did replace the wonky latch on the other side (that closes off the rear half of the coach) with a magnet contraption:

Bath Door Latch Mod
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: Bathroom Door Latch - Is there a better "universal" replacement?
Reply #5 –
Quote from: Steve  - 
With the door open, will the button work properly? If so, might be a door alignment issue - warping or other...

Steve
If you mean taken off the hinges, the answer is "no."  There's no "resistance" at all now when depressing the button. 
Thanks, Cheryl
Cheryl (a.k.a. Desert Diva)
1998 Lazy Daze (26.5 mid-bath)
2002 Honda CR-V
Re: Bathroom Door Latch - Is there a better "universal" replacement?
Reply #6 –
Quote from: HiLola  - 
The latch on my door to close off the bathroom still works ok but I did replace the wonky latch on the other side (that closes off the rear half of the coach) with a magnet contraption:

Bath Door Latch Mod
Thanks for replying but it's the latch entrance to the bathroom...
Cheryl (a.k.a. Desert Diva)
1998 Lazy Daze (26.5 mid-bath)
2002 Honda CR-V