One of the latches on the rear panel doesn’t open when unlocked, when you push the button to open it, nothing really happens. You have you push the button then kinda pry it open with your hand. Got my camper installed a few weeks ago and this has been happening since I got it. Theres no visible debris or anything blocking the latches from locking. I tried adjusting the tension on the bolt from the inside and that didn’t work either.
Anyone else experience this with the V2 Pro latches?
I had the same issue, I tighten the bolt on the back a little. Some other things that helped was not pushing on the button so hard when I open it, you could open your tailgate slightly and the pressure will help open it or you can pull slightly on the corner of the door when you push the button.
Happened to me after installing latch covers. Consensus in multiple threads was that over tightening the bolt would cause that. Backed the bolt off slightly and it fixed it.
I purchased the new latches for my V1 and have the same issue. I can’t put any pressure on the bolt without the latch binding up.
Me three. Meaning, three out of four of my V2 latches fail to open when I push the button. PITA
Same here. is it the rear right? I did get it working better using a little graphite powder. I was curious about eh orientation of the latch compared to the other side. All four of my side latches haven’t had any issues.
V2 pro owner and also having issues with the rear door latches.
yeah it’s the rear panel only that I have issues with. the side panels work fine. Still haven’t been able to fix them on the rear panel, waiting to hear back from GFC cs.
Unfortunately that didn’t work for me. Hoping to hear another solution from GFC customer support.
Yep same issue over here with my V2PRO. I’ll look into loosening or tightening today and see if that works to rectify it.
Let me know if that works for you. I haven’t gotten a response from GFC Support in ~2 weeks, so not sure what to do.
I had the same thing happen the other day. Lock will unlock, but pushing the release button for the latch does nothing. Side latches ok, rear aren’t. I’ll be filing a ticket with GFC for sure.
I’m having the same situation as the OP — and like someone else, it is on the passenger side rear.
I haven’t tried adjusting bolts on the latch yet, because it hasn’t been that annoying to take the time. Like others have said, getting the latch to open simply requires the slightest opening pressure in order to nudge the latch open.
It is like when the latch is full closed, and there isn’t pressure against it, the latch spring holds it closed; with just a little opening pressure, that latch spring moves past its stop point, and pops open.
This is the response I got from GFC Support:
"You are absolutely correct in identifying the issue with your rear latch. We’ve observed this problem on a small number of Campers, caused by the settling of the D-seal lining the rear panel.
To address this, our engineers are developing an updated version of the striker slide—the component your latch catches onto—which will include a screw for manual tension adjustment. Once these are ready, we will send them to you free of charge."
Every issue they seem to use the term “small number of campers”. If only a small number of campers are impacted why would the solution be a design change? This would lead me to think the problem is more prevalent than admitted.
This issue has now spread to 5 out of six of my latches - the only one NOT affected is on the rear panel. So it’s definitely more than just the rear panels that have the problem… Loosening the latch screws doesn’t have an impact. I used some Mclube SailKote PTFE dry lube which helped for about a week (made it easier to pry them open, at least).
As a Partner Shop on the GFC Network I have seen a “small number” (2 or 3 out of about 50 Pro units) of latches that I would call ‘sluggish’ in their release/actuation. The new latch style is a bit different than the previous SouthCo version. You’ve got to roll your thumb and release it - everyone seems to get it after a few laps around their rig. I have lubricated both old and new latches with TriFlow or a spray Dry Lube. While I would completely defer to the GFC engineers for a solution, if the hinges are overtightened - especially the old version with latch covers added and gaskets left in place, I have found that sometimes there seems to be deformation of the bracket and perhaps even the pot metal casting which prevents the latch axle and spring mechanism from moving freely. You can unscrew the mounting bracket, squeeze it back into shape with your vise or a nice flat rock, give it a shot of lube, and cycle the latch a few times to get things moving freely again. Reinstall just taking it about 1/8th turn past snug. Add a dab of blue thread locker if your so inclined.
Most importantly, stay resourceful out there, fam! We are all part of something bigger here that involves swimming against a tide of cheap components (and products) made for a largely disposable society. Sourcing and fitment is sometimes trial and error for small manufacturers. GFC has proven to our shop that they are here for long-term customer relationships. Your feedback is a critical part of the refinement process and they truly value it.
I too have experienced my rear panel passenger-side latch sticking. An easy temporary solution I tried today, if you apply even just a little opening tension on the panel while pushing latch button it consistently pops open. Lightly pulling with a finger from edge of panel as in below photo works as does any grip you can get on the weatherstrip on bottom flange. For those that have installed a pull handle on bottom of panels, I imagine that would help for this purpose also. Or just open the tailgate first and pull on panel while operating latch button.
