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09-09-2003, 06:00 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
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entry door handle
Can someone tell me how to take the door handle off?I'm trying to fix the dead bolt and doorbell. I loosen the two screws on the side plus the inside knob inside,but the handle wont budge,I'm afraid to dent the alluminium skin.Help!!!
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09-09-2003, 06:31 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
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Entry Door Handle
Just did this on my 86 - 345.
In addition to what you've done, remove the 3 screws on the inside faceplate and the whole assembly will come apart; half to the inside and half to the outside.
If this fails, get a bigger hammer 
Good luck.
Jeff
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09-09-2003, 07:44 PM
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1 Rivet Member
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I guess I have to cut the thin wood panel to access the inside screw?
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09-09-2003, 07:45 PM
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Just a member
1978 28' Argosy 28
Lutz
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2002
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The inside screws sould be on the chrome plate that has the door lever inside on it.
There should be no cutting involved.
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09-09-2003, 08:18 PM
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RivetAddict
1986 34.5' Airstream 345
Louisville
, Kentucky
Join Date: Feb 2003
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I have the same issue on mine and I think I know what you mean...there is no access to the deadbolt door handle from inside the coach. I'm wondering how to do this too. The release handle in the door itself has three screws to remove and it comes apart, but the handle has no visible fasteners other than in the door latch in the frame.
I'm following this too as I need to replace the deadbolt cylinder in mine.
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1986 Airstream 345 Classic Motorhome
AIR 1760
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09-10-2003, 05:27 AM
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2 Rivet Member
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Dead Bolt Handle
OH! I think "thenewkid64" and I misunderstood and have led you astray.
You're trying to remove the deadbolt handle NOT the entry door handle.
That does looks like a real challenge. I dunno, but maybe there is someone on the forum who can help.
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09-10-2003, 11:10 AM
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jthew1 is right,its the dead bolt outside handle I'm tacking about.Its the one that houses the deadbolt on top and the doobell push switch on the bottom.
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06-14-2006, 02:06 PM
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1983 Airstream 300
Join Date: Jul 2004
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I need to service my entry door schlage deadbolt too. (1983 Model 300)
Did any of you have success with your attempts?
How did you do it?
I am thinking that I may have to remove/cut into interior skin to get access.
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06-14-2006, 03:13 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1983 31' Excella
Caldwell
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 21
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My 83 Excella was missing the GRAB Handle and lock , PO said someone broke into
I just got new parts to day , so maybe we can help each other , Service manual state you have to remove inside panel and on my new handle is 4 STUDS , I mite be missing more parts ?
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06-15-2006, 08:47 AM
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1983 Airstream 300
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I don't know if your parts and my parts are the same.
do you have to take the interior skin off to install it?
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06-15-2006, 10:36 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1983 31' Excella
Caldwell
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 21
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yes you do
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06-26-2006, 09:08 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1983 31' Excella
Caldwell
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2006
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well I have my handle installed , I even backed it with .125 alu sheet for added strength
my only problem is I have wires for a doorbell , but no idea were it runs to , and no doorbell found in the normal locations, I guess I could run a new wire down the wall and under edge of carpet to power panel and put me a homedepot version in .
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06-27-2006, 09:58 AM
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Rivet Master 
1984 31' Airstream310
Dunsmuir
, California
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 1,336
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This thread shows the location of the doorbell.
http://www.airforums.com/forum...ese-16223.html
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1984 310 Limited Motorhome
Courtesy Parking (W/S/E/Wi-Fi) on I-5 in Northern California, 70 miles from Oregon border
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06-27-2006, 01:51 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1983 31' Excella
Caldwell
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2006
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my doorbell is not in any of the stated places , so I am doing the homedepot thing
also here is a picture of my grab handle repair , still need to clean it up
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06-27-2006, 05:46 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 31' Airstream310
Dunsmuir
, California
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 1,336
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Jeez,
Sorry I was wrong about the doorbell location.
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1984 310 Limited Motorhome
Courtesy Parking (W/S/E/Wi-Fi) on I-5 in Northern California, 70 miles from Oregon border
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