Closet Door Magnetic Catch/Strike Plate Replacement

Verify that the original magnetic catch is loose due to a stretched screw hole in the closet space.

Inspect the strike plate and screw for damage or excessive wear.

Check that the mounting hole is stripped before beginning the repair.

Use a 3/8-inch drill bit to carefully drill out the stretched screw hole in the closet door.

Remove any loose wood debris from the hole.

Verify that the 3/8-inch fluted wood dowel fits snugly in the enlarged hole

Clean debris from the repair area before proceeding.

Apply Gorilla Wood Glue inside the enlarged 3/8-inch hole in the closet door.

Coat a 3/8- inch fluted wood dowel with wood glue.

Insert the dowel into the hole and gently tap it in with a hammer until it is fully seated.

Wipe away any excess glue.

Allow the Gorilla Wood Glue to cure according to the manufacturer's instructions before trimming the dowel or reinstalling the hardware.

Use Dremel rotary tool with a cutting wheel to the trim the excess wood dowel flush with the closet door surface.

Carefully smooth the trimmed dowel so it sits even with the door surface.

Use a 3/32-inch drill bit to drill a pilot hole in the center of the dowel.

Align the magnetic catch with the pilot hole.

Reinstall and tighten the screw until the magnetic catch is securely attached to the closet door.

Verify that the magnetic catch is securely fastened to the closet door.

Check that the strike plate is properly aligned and securely attached.

Open and close the closet door several times to confirm the magnetic catch is aligned and holding securely before returning the RV to normal use.

Confirm that the catch and strike plate engage properly and hold the door closed.

Ensure that no screw losen and that the repaired mounting hole remains secure.

The RV closet door magnetic repair is now completed.