Help! Key broke off in lock!

[mello mike]

Originally Posted by Andrew Selking

Let me get this straight, Last night as I was locking the refrigerator outside access door the key broke off in the lock. I know that a locksmith can take care of this problem and I may have to hire one, eventually, but they are expensive.

Does anybody have any ideas or tricks to do this at home? I'm willing to buy a special tool if I need to.
I am trying to figure out if you are on to something new. I have never heard of a lock on the rerfig door. Does anyone else have one or is this a new Airstream thing . I guess someone could get in mine and put a bomb or something else never thought of locking it. What does Airstream say?

The access panel door in question is located on the outside of the Airstream.

[Phoenix]

The original latch is easily replaced with a key lock from an RV or marine parts store, the same as the latch on the battery box. I installed a lock on the battery box (less than $10), because someone might want to take those. However, I think they would have a little difficulty getting the refrigerator out through the two exterior access doors. (Just kidding...) Anyway, I don't figure there's anything in there anyone would want to steal; at least it's less likely.