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11-23-2015, 11:53 AM
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Broken exterior door pull
The little black exterior door pull on our 1992 250 Motorhome just broke. Is there a way to replace it and how? Is there a way that we can open the door without climbing in 
Thanks
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11-23-2015, 11:56 AM
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That sucks...
Can you post a pic of it so that people here can ID the part and advise?
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11-23-2015, 01:22 PM
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11-23-2015, 02:15 PM
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Awesome!
I know that is not like mine, but I bet there are people who know what that is, and if it is still available, and if not, what the best replacement is.. 
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11-23-2015, 02:20 PM
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hmm, looks like an Inland Andy question, Sonia...
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11-23-2015, 04:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sonia
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Is that the entry door handle/latch?
I've not seen one like that before.
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11-23-2015, 04:45 PM
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Definitely Inland RV., looks like a Ford van side door handle (sliding door), c/s. If that is the case, try a Ford dealer or LMC truck parts.
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11-23-2015, 05:18 PM
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Broken exterior door pull
How do I open the door? Any suggestions? Other than climbing in from a window? (Would hate to do that)
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11-23-2015, 05:25 PM
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I just did a google search for ford van handle and didn't come up with anything that looked close to the one in Sonia's picture. I then tried dodge and chevy with similar null results.
I think until we can identify the brand/make of the handle it would be hard to tell you how to get around the broken lock.
Can you describe how it broke or exactly what it's doing now?
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11-23-2015, 05:35 PM
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Keen amature
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11-23-2015, 05:46 PM
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Ok, Martins picture let this this via google.
TriMark RV Door Lock 13438-04, Black
It's hard to tell if this is the same as the one Martin posted. Could just be the angle in which the pictures were taken. Either way I think one or both of these is a match.
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11-23-2015, 08:34 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sonia
How do I open the door? Any suggestions? Other than climbing in from a window? (Would hate to do that)
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Sonya, sorry sweetheart but I think climbing in will be your only solution, HOWEVER pay a kid a couple of bucks and they'll think it's a lark to do it. It's the only reason I keep my rug rats around.
Martin/Brad, you're both "the man" for finding what looks to me a dead nuts ringer of a replacement. I've heard of holding up your cell phone to your radio to tell you what tune is playing but this is taking it to a new level.  I've never seen this lock used before, definitely not the same quality of the Keeler but certainly easier to replace.
Bravo
Tony
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11-23-2015, 08:51 PM
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I know...
You guys ROCK! 
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11-23-2015, 10:57 PM
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If the latch is the same as the one we found, it appears locking the key barrel just stops the handle being lifted. So if the locking mechanism is broken you should be able to drill that out and then you will be able to lift the handle.
However if you look at how the latch mechanism works (in the additional photos on Brad's link), pulling the handle, causes the lower protrusion on the reverse of the handle casting to push and turn the latching mechanism. Basically if the handle is broken you maybe able to duplicate what the lower protrusion on the handle casting is doing and push/turn the latching mechanism by inserting a screwdriver to push the mechanism.
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11-24-2015, 06:32 AM
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Thanks for all the suggestions, the lock is the same one as the TriMark picture. An order was placed and FedEx-Ed last night.
I will try the suggestion of Martin300662 before climbing in.
I think being petite has its advantages.
I will post pictures on the process for others that might have the same lock, which seems to have been used between 1988-1992.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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12-06-2015, 06:24 PM
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Problem solved.
The latch was the only thing that wasn't working and after climbing in and opening the door, we replaced it with the new unit and it works like a charm. Thanks for everyone's help.
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12-06-2015, 06:54 PM
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Great news Sonia
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12-06-2015, 07:11 PM
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Glad to hear everything worked out. As I said your lock may not be the king of locks but at least you can replace yours easily. Could be a wise move to keep a spare handy, just in case.
Looking forward to seeing you in PA in May.
Cheers
Tony
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08-17-2016, 08:15 AM
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Hi Sonia
Where did you find the items to repair the latch.
Mine is not broken yet, but I treat it very gently.
Howard
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08-18-2016, 05:24 AM
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Has anyone actually used the "universal" latch to replace a latch set in a 1991 350
LE ???
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