Regent Drawer Catch
Regent made solid gear, but the small plastics are always the first to go — and the drawer catch is a regular on our bench. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
Regent made solid gear, but the small plastics are always the first to go — and the drawer catch is a regular on our bench. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
Why these break
Drawer catches wear and drawers open on rough roads. Heat cycling is the killer here: years of expanding and contracting work-hardens the plastic until a routine bump becomes the final straw.
How we reproduce them
This is a quick job on our end — we take dimensions from your old part, adjust for print tolerances, and run a small batch so you have spares for next time.
We print these in PETG. PETG has a little give in it, so it snaps into place like the original and shrugs off the knocks that shattered the old part.
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples. Bring in the damaged part or upload photos for assessment and we'll give you a straight answer before any work starts.
Part details
| Manufacturer | Regent |
|---|---|
| Vehicle / equipment type | Caravan / pop-top |
| Common failure mode | Drawer catches wear and drawers open on rough roads |
| Typical use case | Direct replacement for the original drawer catch on the Regent. |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | Yes |
|---|---|
| Can scan from broken sample | Yes |
| Can redesign / improve | Yes |
| Recommended material | PETG |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Estimated print time | 30–60 minutes |
| Estimated cost range | $8 – $18 |
| Expected lifespan | 4–6 years in typical service |
| Outdoor suitable | No |
| Heat resistant | No |
| Load bearing | Depends |
| Requires post-processing | No |
Ask us about this part
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples.
