(36") Re. complaints re. plastic latches breaking...is it the plastic pieces screwed onto the gate bottom or piece that moves up & and down in latch?
229542
The latch is on the door. When the door is closed the latches slide down into a slot in the base. The crate that I received 6 months ago came with metal latches. The company is very good about sending you metal latches if you got an older crate.
229543
Piece that moves up and down. I've had one for 4 years and a smaller one for two years. So far, I've had to replace the latches twice on the big one and once on the smaller one.
229544
I was referring to the locking pieces that move up and down. If the gate should be dropped closed the plastic locking pieces can break. We also had problems with the rails that the door moves along seperating from the frame. It's a good idea and many people have been pleased with it. We were more displeased with the poor customer service(they sent the wrong replacement parts and would not correct the mistake then stopped responding altogether)
229545
I had one break and I emailed PetGear. They replaced all 3 with metal ones for FREE. Awesome customer service!!!
1683662
No problems with ours, have been using it for a couple of months now. Latch is tricky, and easily broken.
2283812
No bars at the bottom. After assembly the gate is one piece the swing to open or close..
1045071
I've had this gate installed for about 4 years with my twins and have never had a problem. You may have to tighten the bolts from time to time but that should be about it. I love mine, even years later!
741788
The gate is almost impossible to open with the provided slider mechanism. The arm latches onto a series of notches which adjust the width. This works well to fix the width, but makes it very awkward to open/close. I gave up on that after a few tries. I now slide it across the floor and walk through that way. I then slide it back in place.
2102082
The only think I can think of is to check to see how you have it adjusted for the span of the opening so that it is not putting pressure on the frame and distorting it to where the closure is binding up. Or, you can check the pins where the gate pivots and see if they are binding or need lubrication. I have not had ANY issue with opening / closing the gate.
1866280
They have replaced the magnet latch with a cheap plastic piece that does not work well. Please chime in if you are dissatisfied. I am trying to get Dahon to respond to my complaint.
2250864
I don't have access to the gate right now to measure it but it does swing both ways. We've had it for 6 months and it seems to be holding up well to the weather. It takes a little getting used to the latch but I see that as a good thing so that my 4 year old doesn't leave the deck. It's a good gate.
1093882
The gate itself is metal. It does have some plastic coverings and the top slide latch is metal. Where the gate connects together at the top (where the top slide latch is) is one of the plastic coverings.We've had one of our many gates for 3 years and no one has noticed the minimal plastic and we haven't had any issues.
1514111
No problem with wind only friends pushing the gate to squeeze by. I put an electronic latch on and have had no more problems. As of this date I am still very satisfied with the setup.
858421
I would not recommend this gate given this type of behaviour. The hinges are secured to the post or wall with two screws approximately 2 inches in length. The stress of the weight of even a small child would soon tear them loose.
198972
You might have an issue with the latching side fitting properly into the lock mechanism. The gate is must sit fairly straight into the lock mounted onto the wall. 6 inches might be too much of an angle.
1316846
I asked my daughter and she says that the latch seems strong with pretty rough play from her 4 year old so not sure if yours is defective. Those toys are usually very well made so may be worth a return to see. Hope this helps.
10775
It is a little hard to figure out but yes, that is the way mine works also. If you are standing in front of the gate, the post that you mount it on is on the right and my gate swings toward me as it opens and the long lever is to the inside. Be sure to nail your fence board to the post before you mount the latch or your gate will not close evenly.
1968289
It is finding the right position on the on the knob and latch part . It took me a few tries but I got it. We are very happy with it. Not sure but maybe there might be a youtube video on them or a similar one that you can watch....Donna
148828
We have the same problem. I have tried and tried to tighten the gate multiple times. All 4 sides are as tight as they will turn and still the gate does not latch. If you absolutely cAnt get it to work, I would return it. My husband threw away the box and so we couldn't.
895081
I had this same problem. It really was not a problem at all. All you have to do is make sure the gate is squared up. Make sure the top is directly over the bottom, use a level if you have one. Make small adjustments until you hear a click when the gate swings closed.