Secures your GE GPV10 RV refrigerator door during travel. Prevents door from opening and food from spilling. Easy installation.
The GE RDL-GPV10 Refrigerator Door Latch is a genuine GE Appliances travel safety accessory designed specifically for GPV10 series 12V DC RV refrigerators. This essential latch provides a secure hold on your refrigerator door during travel, preventing the door from swinging open on bumpy roads, sudden stops, or sharp turns, keeping your food fresh and preventing spills inside your RV.
Unlike residential refrigerators that remain stationary, RV refrigerators must withstand constant motion and vibration during travel. The RDL-GPV10 door latch creates an additional securing point that holds the refrigerator door firmly closed, complementing the standard door seal and magnetic closure. This simple yet critical accessory prevents costly food loss, messy cleanups, and potential damage to refrigerator components caused by doors opening during transit.
This door latch is designed to fit the following GE 12V DC RV refrigerator models: • GPV10FGNBB - GE 9.8 Cu. Ft. 12 Volt DC Power Top-Freezer Refrigerator (Black) • GPV10FGNSB - GE 9.8 Cu. Ft. 12 Volt DC Power Top-Freezer Refrigerator (Stainless Steel) Also Compatible With: • GPV10FGNBB-R (Right Hinge Version) • GPV10FSNSB-R (Right Hinge Version)
This Door Latch Kit Includes: • (1) RDL-GPV10 Door Latch Assembly • (2) Mounting Screws Latch Dimensions: • Length: 3" • Width: 2-1/2" Bracket Dimensions: • Length: 2-9/16" • Width: 3/4" • Mounting Hole Centers: 1-3/16" Weight: 0.2 lbs Color: Black Note: All necessary mounting hardware included. Easy DIY installation with basic hand tools.
Installation Overview: 1. Select optimal latch location on refrigerator door and frame (typically upper corner or mid-height on door edge) 2. Position latch bracket on refrigerator frame where it will align with door when closed 3. Mark mounting hole locations using bracket as template 4. Pre-drill pilot holes if installing on refrigerator door (avoid over-tightening in door material) 5. Attach latch bracket to refrigerator frame using provided screws 6. Attach latch catch to refrigerator door using provided screws 7. Test latch engagement with door closed - should engage firmly but release smoothly 8. Adjust latch position if necessary to ensure proper door closure without gaps