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10-07-2004, 02:59 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1973 25' Tradewind
New Bloomfield
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 43
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'71 Sovereign LandYacht Door Lock Problem
We've had this unit for about 1 1/2 months and are going through it trying to get it functional. The door lock works from the outside only. There is no way to lock the door from the inside when you're in the trailer.
Does anyone know where I can get a replacement?
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10-07-2004, 03:12 PM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 932
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mtjim
We've had this unit for about 1 1/2 months and are going through it trying to get it functional. The door lock works from the outside only. There is no way to lock the door from the inside when you're in the trailer.
Does anyone know where I can get a replacement?
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Keep your eye on ebay.
These locks are not available and when they were they were high $$$ ($500.00 more or less)
Try to repair what you have. And make sure you dont break it!
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10-07-2004, 06:37 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1973 25' Tradewind
New Bloomfield
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 43
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Ok, Does anybody know how it's supposed to lock from the inside? I don't have a clue.
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Originally Posted by richardt
Keep your eye on ebay.
These locks are not available and when they were they were high $$$ ($500.00 more or less)
Try to repair what you have. And make sure you dont break it!
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10-07-2004, 06:52 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1972 25' Tradewind
Lake Worth
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 96
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I have the same lock on my 25' Tradewind. I also was trying to replace it only because it looked pretty bad. Anyway, if you do a search you'll see that it does cost over $500.00 to replace it. I got a call today from a guy who wanted $575.00 for it but had it in stock. Mine has a latch/peg infront of the handle (it looks like), where you have a hole. I only use it to open and close the door, I have a dead bolt that I use to lock-up.
Mine doesn't have the slide you have under the lock that you show in your pic., but it might have been there before and was removed.
You can do a search and see that many people have delt with this lock, welding, replacing parts.... bla,bla,bla.... make the best of it or suck it up and buy a new one. O' the replacement cylinder is about $35.00 if you need it.
Best of luck
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10-07-2004, 07:00 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1973 25' Tradewind
New Bloomfield
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 43
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Are you saying this lock is not designed to lock from the inside?
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Originally Posted by RiskIt
I have the same lock on my 25' Tradewind. I also was trying to replace it only because it looked pretty bad. Anyway, if you do a search you'll see that it does cost over $500.00 to replace it. I got a call today from a guy who wanted $575.00 for it but had it in stock. Mine has a latch/peg infront of the handle (it looks like), where you have a hole. I only use it to open and close the door, I have a dead bolt that I use to lock-up.
Mine doesn't have the slide you have under the lock that you show in your pic., but it might have been there before and was removed.
You can do a search and see that many people have delt with this lock, welding, replacing parts.... bla,bla,bla.... make the best of it or suck it up and buy a new one. O' the replacement cylinder is about $35.00 if you need it.
Best of luck
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10-07-2004, 09:07 PM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 541
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mtjim
Does anyone know where I can get a replacement?
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Forget replacing the lock PERIOD. That's right forget it. Do exactly what I and many others have done - Put a deadbolt on your door. It locks better, adds certain door security, and the door won't acidently open when your traveling, and best of all it is much less expensive - Did I say much less expensive, I mean MUCH MUCH less expensive. The very idea of paying such a high price ($500.00) for a door lock like this is offensive to me.
I think I paid a total of around $75 for my deadbolt and for having the side of the outer ring trimmed to fit the door trim flush plus having the bold part cut to about 60% of size to work correctly. The lock is not mounted in the door, but on the side of the frame. I will post a picture so you can see what I mean. I got the idea from another forum member that had his lock mounted in the same way.
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Just adding my 2¢ worth
John G
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1975 31ft Sovereign International
........Rear Bath Double Bed Model
Tow Vehicle:1999 GMC Serria SLE Classic 1500 5.7Ltr
System: Jordon 2020 Ultima Brake Controller
Hook-Up: Equalizing Hitch and Sway Bar
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10-08-2004, 06:39 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1973 25' Tradewind
New Bloomfield
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 43
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Thanks, I had almost reached the same conclusion. It's amazing that in 1970 Airstream didn't have a better locking system.
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Originally Posted by JohnG
Forget replacing the lock PERIOD. That's right forget it. Do exactly what I and many others have done - Put a deadbolt on your door. It locks better, adds certain door security, and the door won't acidently open when your traveling, and best of all it is much less expensive - Did I say much less expensive, I mean MUCH MUCH less expensive. The very idea of paying such a high price ($500.00) for a door lock like this is offensive to me.
I think I paid a total of around $75 for my deadbolt and for having the side of the outer ring trimmed to fit the door trim flush plus having the bold part cut to about 60% of size to work correctly. The lock is not mounted in the door, but on the side of the frame. I will post a picture so you can see what I mean. I got the idea from another forum member that had his lock mounted in the same way.
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10-08-2004, 07:54 AM
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#8
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2 Rivet Member
1972 25' Tradewind
Lake Worth
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 96
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I have the same dead bolt that JohnG has and I more then agree with him about using it. It also keeps my door a lot tighter (better seal).
As to the locking from the inside..... the latch/pin what ever it is that is infront of the inside handle works the lock from the inside. From your pic. you are missing it. It's right infront of the handle.
The dead bolt I used is the same brand as JohnG and works great.
Best of luck
Kevin
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10-11-2004, 08:43 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1973 25' Tradewind
New Bloomfield
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 43
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This Dexter Lock that you have - what is the finish? Bright Chrome or Stainless Steel?
And where did you get the lock? I'm having a tough time locating one.
Thanks
Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnG
Forget replacing the lock PERIOD. That's right forget it. Do exactly what I and many others have done - Put a deadbolt on your door. It locks better, adds certain door security, and the door won't acidently open when your traveling, and best of all it is much less expensive - Did I say much less expensive, I mean MUCH MUCH less expensive. The very idea of paying such a high price ($500.00) for a door lock like this is offensive to me.
I think I paid a total of around $75 for my deadbolt and for having the side of the outer ring trimmed to fit the door trim flush plus having the bold part cut to about 60% of size to work correctly. The lock is not mounted in the door, but on the side of the frame. I will post a picture so you can see what I mean. I got the idea from another forum member that had his lock mounted in the same way.
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10-11-2004, 09:08 AM
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Rivet Master
1975 Argosy 26
1963 24' Tradewind
Seattle
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 2,341
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easy fix
Before going to the trouble of trying to modify (drill) your door and the frame.... try fixing yours. This lock DOES become a deadbolt from the inside, you are just missing the stud that fits in the slot (circle) hole that you have. You can remove your lock by removing the three screw holes + the door handle (there's a allen key on the bottom) and it comes out the front. Then take it to the local hardware store and look for a stud (or machine flat bottomed screw) that fits it. The door locks by pushing this stud down - it becomes a deadbolt.
Good luck!
Marc
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10-11-2004, 10:27 AM
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a.k.a. Ambassador Tim
1960 28' Ambassador
Northern
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,921
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mtjim
We've had this unit for about 1 1/2 months and are going through it trying to get it functional. The door lock works from the outside only. There is no way to lock the door from the inside when you're in the trailer.
Does anyone know where I can get a replacement?
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I got a replacement locking pin from oasisrv.com
It is basically a bolt that threads into the locking mechanism in the lock via the hole to the left of the inside handle.
It cost $30. But now I can lock the door from the inside
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10-12-2004, 06:26 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1973 25' Tradewind
New Bloomfield
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 43
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Thanks Tim,
I've contacted oasisrv.com and am waiting for a response.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Safari Tim
I got a replacement locking pin from oasisrv.com
It is basically a bolt that threads into the locking mechanism in the lock via the hole to the left of the inside handle.
It cost $30. But now I can lock the door from the inside
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10-12-2004, 10:33 AM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 541
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mtjim
This Dexter Lock that you have - what is the finish? Bright Chrome or Stainless Steel?
And where did you get the lock? I'm having a tough time locating one.
Thanks
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The finish is Stainless Steel - I bought it from a local locksmith. You might also do a websearch for Dexter Locks and see what you come up with. Either way you will save a bunch by just putting in a dead bolt. I would not even attempt to reapair the original lock with a locking mechinisim as long as it operates from both sides.
__________________
Just adding my 2¢ worth
John G
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1975 31ft Sovereign International
........Rear Bath Double Bed Model
Tow Vehicle:1999 GMC Serria SLE Classic 1500 5.7Ltr
System: Jordon 2020 Ultima Brake Controller
Hook-Up: Equalizing Hitch and Sway Bar
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01-06-2005, 12:47 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Battle Ground
, Washington
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
Posts: 180
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnG
Forget replacing the lock PERIOD. That's right forget it. Do exactly what I and many others have done - Put a deadbolt on your door. It locks better, adds certain door security, and the door won't acidently open when your traveling, and best of all it is much less expensive - Did I say much less expensive, I mean MUCH MUCH less expensive. The very idea of paying such a high price ($500.00) for a door lock like this is offensive to me.
I think I paid a total of around $75 for my deadbolt and for having the side of the outer ring trimmed to fit the door trim flush plus having the bold part cut to about 60% of size to work correctly. The lock is not mounted in the door, but on the side of the frame. I will post a picture so you can see what I mean. I got the idea from another forum member that had his lock mounted in the same way.
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What a good idea, Thanks I am going to do that to my trailer.
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01-06-2005, 03:29 PM
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Rivet Master
2020 30' Flying Cloud
1995 25' Excella
Clear Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 588
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Definitely! Go with the dead bolt!
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Mark
72 Sovereign: L couch, mid-twin, rear-bath "When you come to a fork in the road, take it" "It was impossible to get a conversation going; everybody was talking too much." "If you don't know where you are going, you will wind up somewhere else." - Yogi Berra
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