> As far as the latches on splits, and late models I believe, you have to > PULL on it, as opposed to pushihg it, so there should be no danger of it > getting accidentally bumped. I seem to recall some early campers > actually had a knob attached to it, to pull it open. If you don't mind > cutting a small hole in that panel, it shouldn't be too hard to do, if > it is at all similar to the early latches. At least check it out while > you are in there. > Yes, there is indeed a little plate which, when pulled, will open the door. With all the hints of ways others have done this, I am beginning to formulate my approach to the problem also. I think it will be a lot like a long string attached to the locking plate. Stuart
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