Trash Latch

Stowing things securely in an RV is VERY important otherwise when you travel you’ll discover the true meaning of rock and roll. When I was stationed onboard the USS Kansas City (AOR-3) we hit some heavy seas in the Baring Straits and let me tell you, anything that wasn’t tied down either fell overboard or rolled around in the compartments creating havoc. So, I’m always on the lookout for ideas to keep stuff from banging around inside my coach. Here’s a great idea for securing a trash can. Rick Schramm a retired submariner knows the importance of securing gear in his travel trailer so he drilled a hole in this can just slightly larger than the sliding door latch. He attached the sliding door latch to the wall so that the handle securely holds the can in place. Stanley makes the one pictured here and ACE Hardware also has one with two sizes to choose from, the 2 1/2" model #5302096 and a 1 1/2" model # 5302088.