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Dick Simonis:
I just want to pass on what I did for a door latch on our newly installed RF18 fridge.

After some research I picked up this latch:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IKFIICE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

First I tried mounting it with some double sided foam tape figuring there wasn't going to be that much pressure on the door.  Not one of my better ideas and removing the tape was a b*&h of a chore.  Finally decided to just use the mounting screws which worked quite well.

To hold both pieces in place I used this tape which is very thin and not very sticky but sufficient for the purpose.  One the parts were in place just drilled some holes and screwed them in place.  Very satisfied with the outcome.  I saw no need to be concerned about the freezer door since it latches in place by design.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004Z4BR/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Steve Huber:
Dick,
Don't trust the latch on the freezer door. If you hit a bump and happen be going around a curve, it can come open. That's when I decided to use a bungie cord on the freezer and a velcro strap around the reefer door handles when traveling. No more problems.
Steve

Dick Simonis:
Thanks for the heads up Steve.  I'll keep an eye on it but at least nothing will spill if it does open.....give Pat an excuse to stretch her legs anyway.

Jim Edwards:
I had a Samsung installed and the installers used Push-To-Close Cabinet Catch by Southco for the fridge doors. They seem To work well and do not add difficulty to the operation of the fridge doors. and are out of sight. I know that they come in 5LBS and 10 LBS pull. I do not know which they used but I can see if I can find out if anyone is interested. 

Just a thought.

Dick Simonis:
I like those grabbers latches.  If I have an issues with the freezer door like Ed mentioned I will go this route.  Especially since I already have some in spare parts left over from my PT.

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