I just got back from two weeks in the Sierras. It was pretty cold (for California) as the lows were between -10 and 0 F. My latch was constantly frozen shut. Had to use a hairdryer to melt the ice inside the key hole and latch in order to open.
It was also a problem closing the latch and keeping it shut during the cold days and nights. A small amount of ice constantly covered part of the catch mechanism making it difficult to close securely. Also, the latch button was real sticky when cold and did not want to return to the locked position. It was a PITA when I didn't have something to defrost the latch when I needed to get something in or out.
I'm sure there is a simple solution to this problem and was wondering if you folks that live in the real cold parts of this country can lend a hand.
Steve
It was also a problem closing the latch and keeping it shut during the cold days and nights. A small amount of ice constantly covered part of the catch mechanism making it difficult to close securely. Also, the latch button was real sticky when cold and did not want to return to the locked position. It was a PITA when I didn't have something to defrost the latch when I needed to get something in or out.
I'm sure there is a simple solution to this problem and was wondering if you folks that live in the real cold parts of this country can lend a hand.
Steve