Nope....but it can't be any worse.

 

$11/latch.... Those suckers must have some gold in em

 

Just ordered this hybrid stainless/plastic from igloo store for $7.99
http://www.igloo-store.com/detail/IGL+24029

The full stainless latches you are talking about are almost double the price $13.99
http://www.igloo-store.com/detail/IGL+20018

As long as the actual moving part on the latch is steel I think it will last longer than the cheapo plastic ones that keep breaking. The photo of the hybrid latch has a steel hinge so I think it will last. I've been spending $7 a pop from Academy for those crappy plastic latches for my 54 qt. extreme igloo that keep breaking. I think I replaced those plastic lid latches about 4 times already. Friggin ripoff. So my hybrid/steel latch is back ordered, but should ship in ten days.

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Just ordered this hybrid stainless/plastic from igloo store for $7.99
http://www.igloo-store.com/detail/IGL+24029

Just bought me 2 off Ebay.. Saved $1 on shipping :slimer:

 

Yes! I put the full stainless latches on my boat coolers and they make a much stronger snap. They are more expensive but I recommend them.

 

Before submitting my order at igloo store at the end, they wanted around $11 for shipping & handling plus $8 for the latch. Thats about $20 for a latch? Negatory, no go for that order.

Found same hybrid steel latch at Ace Hardware for $10.99. Free shipping to local Ace for pickup. There's a Ace Hardware near home so thats probably the best deal.

http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12789436

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I just bought the coolers that come with the stainless hinges.

 

The plastic igloo latches and hinges are junk. I think they're purposely made to fail to sell the overpriced replacement parts. After going through so many sets I decided to do some tinkering. I backed up a new set of hinges with duct tape, trimming off the excess tape, before installing them. For the latch, I made my own out of velcro tape material from Home Depot. In the third pic the top piece fastens to itself for easy access. Five years running now and no more frustrations.

 

Your sooo right **** Chaser I agree igloo conspiracy.I dont need an ice chest to hold ice for 2 weeks I need one to hold together while I own it.

 

Just put a pair on a 152 quart Igloo...sturdy, hing is stainless and I don't see them breaking like the thin plastic ones do.

TH

 

for hinges, i used an old work belt and made leather hinges because i have a lid that has a little warp to it that was killing my hinges.

They have been installed for about 3 years and no sign of failure.

don't look as good, but they are extremely utilitarian.

I have completely given up on latches on the boat.


As a side note: I hear pelican is making coolers now, so I might just have to give them a try one of these days...................

 

for hinges, i used an old work belt and made leather hinges because i have a lid that has a little warp to it that was killing my hinges.

They have been installed for about 3 years and no sign of failure.

don't look as good, but they are extremely utilitarian.

I have completely given up on latches on the boat.

As a side note: I hear pelican is making coolers now, so I might just have to give them a try one of these days...................

They're the same $$$ as Yeti.

 

I replaced my hinges with some of those crummy plastic POJ and won't make that mistake again.

 

I just saw on Academy.com where Igloo has a new Yeti wannabe 70 qt. ice chest at $400.00 with newly designed hinges. Looks like it wieghs a "ton."

 

I just saw on Academy.com where Igloo has a new Yeti wannabe 70 qt. ice chest at $400.00 with newly designed hinges. Looks like it wieghs a "ton."

First that I've heard of these, not that I'm interested. Found this picture on the Igloo site.

 

latches

I changed all of mine to stainless and won't go back to plastic.

 

I sure as hell wouldn't be cleaning a fish on top of a $400 icechest!

 

http://www.gorillahinges.com/Welcome.html

i've seen these advertised but i've never tried them personally.

 

I took a piece of an old 2 inch tie down strap and cut it to the same size as the hinges and screwed it on behind the hinge. Still there after 3 years with no signs of giving up.

 

This

 

http://www.mrocenter.com/p/2251099/latch-hybrid-stainless-plastic-blacksilver

Igloo hybrid (stainless/plastic) latch n post $5.69 free shipping.

 

Tell the guys on your boat, if they open the lid with the latch and break it they have to pay for the days gas and a new hatch.

I have gotten many of tanks of gas, and 2 new hatches

STOP USING THE LATCHES FOR A HANDLE

 

The Igloo Yukons are lighter than the same size Yeti. No other experience with the yukons other than i picked one up off the retail floor and set it back down. I have two Yeti's.

 

I've changed my latches and hinges on my igloo fish cooler. Worked now for about a year with no problems. They were expensive but will hopefully be used on numerous coolers to come.

Late,
Cox

 

I have igloo marine coolers, and the stainless didn't fit. I went to Academy and bought the plastic replacements and they didn't fit either?

Are there special latches for the Igloo Marine line?

 

You might have to move them just a bit but they'll fit. I have them on all of my Igloo's now.

TH

 

Youcan get this bronz or ss hinge at Home Depot for few bucks.

 

Someone gave me some pieces of rubber that was nylon reinforced. I cut it to size and used it in place of the old broken back hinges. That was about 4 years ago and still going strong. I am not sure where you could buy that kind of rubber. Maybe at a hardware store. Any kind of thick flexible rubber should work. I used velcro strips on the front as was suggested on a previous posting.

 

Permanent solution to a chronic problem...

 

So far they have done well. It's only been about 4 mpnths.