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05-18-2017, 05:09 PM
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Rivet Master
1965 28' Ambassador
Irving
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 604
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Dead Bolt key broken off.
65 Ambassador dead bolt in door is locked.No way in as windows and all compartments are locked.Restoring so only had one key.The key is broken off in lock.
Is drilling it out my only option? Deadbolt was sketchy all along and had to jiggle key
to open.locksmith says $120.
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05-18-2017, 06:08 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,971
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lock choice
The dead bold is more expensive and difficult to work. Sacrifice the cheap compartment lock ...get it and do your thing on them dead bold. Have spare keys all the time. http://www.homedepot.com/p/First-Wat...w&gclsrc=aw.ds
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05-18-2017, 06:11 PM
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Rivet Master
1965 28' Ambassador
Irving
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 604
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Melody Ranch
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You think I can crawl through that door?
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05-18-2017, 07:27 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 Argosy 26
Morrill
, Nebraska
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 6,014
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Since the key is in the lock. Can you just turn it with a common screwdriver?
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05-19-2017, 12:10 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1986 25' Sovereign
Huntsville
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 282
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What about a sharp scribe to ease the remaining part of the key out and go have a new one made, or maybe 3 or 4.
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05-19-2017, 01:56 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 30' Classic
Burlington
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 2,743
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bwaysteve
You think I can crawl through that door?
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Dunno how big the doors you have are, but that is just what I did on ours when we somehow locked ourselves out!
Luckily the rear storage compartment was unlocked. After pulling everything out I was able to get in and push up the bed from below to gain access - took very little time. Now have hidden keys!
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2005 Classic 30'
Hensley Arrow / Centramatics
2008 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD,4x4,Crew Cab, Diesel, Leer cap.
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05-19-2017, 02:13 PM
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jkwoodrow
1987 34.5' Airstream 345
Springfield
, Ohio
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 155
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That happened to us once. I found a little kid who was elated to climb through a small opening for $5.
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05-19-2017, 02:50 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1972 27' Overlander
Colorado Springs
, Colorado
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 13
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Spare Key
Once you have solved problem, get several keys made. Get a chain to wear around your neck and put one of the keys on it. Never leave trailer without wearing the chain.
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05-19-2017, 03:11 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1973 31' Sovereign
Middletown
, California
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 424
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I've had very good success taking broken keys out with dental picks. Often find them at surplus or tool stores. Be aware that dental picks are a bit brittle and the tips can snap off pretty easily.
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05-19-2017, 07:32 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2015 19' Flying Cloud
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Rosemount
, Minnesota
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 242
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After reading about other's having been locked out, I screwed in a lockbox in the bumper compartment.
Kidde AccessPoint 001170 KeySafe Original Slimline Push Button Combination Permanent Key Lock Box
https://www.amazon.com/Kidde-AccessP...BH9E30GR8Z86HK
Kidde AccessPoint 001375 KeySafe Weather Cover:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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2017 25' Flying Cloud
2018 F-250 6.2L Gas
Blue Ox SwayPro 1000#
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05-19-2017, 07:45 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2015 19' Flying Cloud
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Rosemount
, Minnesota
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 242
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Maybe if there is room to place the tip of a Cotter Pin Puller tool in each end of the key slot you could pull the two tools in the opposite direction to rotate the key.
https://www.generaltools.com/media/c...6/4/64_a_1.jpg
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2017 25' Flying Cloud
2018 F-250 6.2L Gas
Blue Ox SwayPro 1000#
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05-19-2017, 07:54 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' Flying Cloud
2016 30' Flying Cloud
Blenheim Ontario
, Ontario
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 1,263
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Preventing 'lockout'.
This it may not apply to your particular situation; but does apply to ALL Airstream owners. Attachment 285899
Every AS owner is aware that one can be locked out of the 'house' by inadvertently moving the interior lock pin to closed when shutting the little sliding hatch. If your keys are inside, you are LOCKED OUT.
This is why WE always have a spare (small) key hidden elsewhere. However........
Following a post from last year, I installed a simple latch to prevent this happening. (See attached photo above).
When entering the AS, simply latch the pin open.
When leaving and closing up, unlatch the pin; because you will be UNABLE to lock it until you do.
So simple, eh!
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05-19-2017, 08:03 PM
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2017 25' International
Niagara-on-the-Lake
, ON Canada
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 1,836
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MelGoddard
This it may not apply to your particular situation; but does apply to ALL Airstream owners. Attachment 285899
(See attached photo above).
So simple, eh!😆
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Photo didn't attach and/or link doesn't work.
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05-19-2017, 08:23 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' Flying Cloud
2016 30' Flying Cloud
Blenheim Ontario
, Ontario
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 1,263
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Adventure.AS
Photo didn't attach and/or link doesn't work.
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FINALLY; there it is above!
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05-19-2017, 08:38 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' Flying Cloud
2016 30' Flying Cloud
Blenheim Ontario
, Ontario
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 1,263
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“One test is worth a thousand 'expert' opinions”
Sign at Boeing headquarters, posted by test pilot Alvin “Tex” Johnston, c1948
"But will it work in Flin-Flin?"
Sign on the desk of Donald Douglas, of Douglas Aircraft.
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05-19-2017, 11:56 PM
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Rivet Master
1965 28' Ambassador
Irving
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 604
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MelGoddard
“One test is worth a thousand 'expert' opinions”
Sign at Boeing headquarters, posted by test pilot Alvin “Tex” Johnston, c1948
"But will it work in Flin-Flin?"
Sign on the desk of Donald Douglas, of Douglas Aircraft.
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Got it out thanks all!
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