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02-16-2011, 03:31 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1973 21' Globetrotter
Virgin
, Utah
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 15
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Door Handle/Latch needed
I need to replace the main door handle/latch on '73 . Mine has been butchered to put it politely. I can't afford a new one (shame) so looking for anything that is better than mine !
Not worried about having key/working lock, I've never had one so why start now - I can move thd latch mechanism over from mine if need be.
Many thanks
Steve
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02-16-2011, 03:53 PM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
Princeton
, New Jersey
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,070
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What is wrong with your latch? Almost anything metal can be fixed. I had to reweld the tongue on mine after it broke off. The spring will be the hardest part to remake.
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2004 Excursion 4x4
1991 34 ft. Excella +220,000 miles, new laminated flooring, new upholstery, new 3200 lbs axles
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02-16-2011, 04:47 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1973 31' Excella 500
Spring Green
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 265
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I was able to find a new handle on ebay for a reasonable price. It has a small amount of damage at one corner that is purely cosmetic. I do want a handle that both latches and locks. After I switch it out next month, if I think the old one is of any value, I'll make it available here on the forums.
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Nobody can help everybody, but everybody can help somebody.
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02-16-2011, 11:43 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1973 21' Globetrotter
Virgin
, Utah
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HowieE
What is wrong with your latch? Almost anything metal can be fixed. I had to reweld the tongue on mine after it broke off. The spring will be the hardest part to remake.
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Doesn't show in the picture but it got sand or something (heavy file ?) and scratched up - then painted... from the picture its looks ok but to the naked eye not so good sadly.
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02-16-2011, 11:44 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1973 21' Globetrotter
Virgin
, Utah
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by driftless
I was able to find a new handle on ebay for a reasonable price. It has a small amount of damage at one corner that is purely cosmetic. I do want a handle that both latches and locks. After I switch it out next month, if I think the old one is of any value, I'll make it available here on the forums.
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If I haven't got one by then I would be willing to make you reasonable offer.
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02-17-2011, 05:21 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1973 31' Excella 500
Spring Green
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 265
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ukinusa, I'll let you know the condition etc., of my handle when I complete the installation of the new one.
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Lew TAC #WI-6
Nobody can help everybody, but everybody can help somebody.
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02-17-2011, 11:45 PM
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New Member
1973 31' Sovereign
Sacramento
, California
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 2
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Hey, I could really use any functioning exterior door handle for a '73. Someone broke the tongue/flange part off. No reasonable offer refused. Otherwise, any ideas?
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02-18-2011, 05:40 AM
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Rivet Master
1971 27' Overlander
Central
, Ohio
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,365
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jwdavies
Hey, I could really use any functioning exterior door handle for a '73. Someone broke the tongue/flange part off. No reasonable offer refused. Otherwise, any ideas?
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Airstream Lock 1970-77
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02-18-2011, 05:50 AM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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, At Large
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 21,276
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jwdavies
Hey, I could really use any functioning exterior door handle for a '73. Someone broke the tongue/flange part off. No reasonable offer refused. Otherwise, any ideas?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ganglin
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Parts are also available for the lock, provided it isn't destroyed, from the same place as linked above.
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02-18-2011, 06:51 AM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ukinusa
I need to replace the main door handle/latch on '73 . Mine has been butchered to put it politely. I can't afford a new one (shame) so looking for anything that is better than mine !
Not worried about having key/working lock, I've never had one so why start now - I can move thd latch mechanism over from mine if need be.
Many thanks
Steve
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Do you have two trailers, or was the above a typo? (Your profile says you have a 1972 21' Globetrotter).
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02-18-2011, 11:39 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1973 21' Globetrotter
Virgin
, Utah
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Aage
Do you have two trailers, or was the above a typo? (Your profile says you have a 1972 21' Globetrotter).
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Typo some where - just 1 ! Need to check my profile - thks for catching ;-)
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02-19-2011, 06:17 AM
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#12
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,742
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Inland RV sells a new replacement kit for this lock that, if I remember right is around $150. They also sell a new lock same as the original which is much more expensive. The new lock also has a flush handle, I think, but is a different size. Installation requires some door modification, what exactly I am not sure.
There is a product called "Liquid Stainless" that I have wanted to try on my lock, but have not got around to it yet.
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02-20-2011, 09:22 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1973 21' Globetrotter
Virgin
, Utah
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 15
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Will look at that - I only saw the expensive 'look alike' lock which is beyond my pennies !
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