00:00Today we're talking caravan window lock catches, and honestly, they're one of those tiny parts
00:04you never think about until a window starts flapping on the highway.
00:08I went through the listings and found the best caravan window lock catches under $5,
00:12so let's run through the top 5 and see which one fits your van.
00:16First up, the slide-on lever lock catch for polyplastic polyfix windows.
00:21This one's the crowd favorite, over 4,700 sold and a perfect 5-star rating,
00:26which almost never happens. It's a lever handle that slides on, so no drilling or fiddling,
00:32and it locks the window down tight so wind can't lift it while you're driving.
00:36Price is $4.55, and for that kind of reliability on a safety part, that's an easy yes.
00:42Next, the security lock catch for Dometic S7 STR, Plastiform, and Sites S4 windows.
00:48What I like here is the fitment, it covers three of the most common window brands out there,
00:53so there's a good chance it's a straight swap for whatever's on your van.
00:57You can grab it in left or right hand. It's $3.59, with about $4,500 sold, and a solid
01:034.6 rating.
01:05Cheap insurance for a genuinely annoying problem.
01:09Third is the polyplastic security catch, and this is the budget pick at just $3.23.
01:15Same left or right option, same idea, a simple catch that holds your window closed
01:19and stops it rattling loose on rough roads. Over 4,000 sold at a 4.5 rating,
01:25so plenty of people are happy with it. If you want the cheapest thing that actually does the job,
01:30start here. Fourth is the wide window catch lock plate.
01:35This one's a bit different, it's a wider lock plate, so it spreads the load across more of the
01:39frame instead of one small point. That matters if your window's already a bit worn or the original
01:45catch has chewed up the mounting spot. 4,000 sold, 4.7 rating, and it's only $3.62.
01:52Best option if a standard catch keeps working loose.
01:56Last one is the polyplastic catch for sights, don't take S7 STR, and plastiform windows.
02:02Another perfect 5-star, 3.5 thousand sold, $4.32.
02:07What sets it apart is the build, it feels a touch more solid than the cheaper ones,
02:11and the hand lever gives you a proper grip when you're closing it up in the rain.
02:15If you want the nicer feeling version and don't mind spending an extra dollar, take this one.
02:20So that's the 5. All of them come in under 5 bucks, all of them solve the same safety problem.
02:27Links to every single one are in the description below,
02:30so go check the fitment for your window before you buy.
02:33If this helped, hit the like button and subscribe,
02:36I'll keep digging out the cheap gear that actually works.
