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03-24-2007, 06:24 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2007 25' International CCD
Arlington
, Virginia
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 323
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Missing Key for Potable Water Lock Door
The previous owner said he never opened it. Just used water via a hose screwed into the city hookup. I seem to have keys for all compartments that require them but this small locked compartment door between the wheel wells. I tried the key which opens my trailer entry door in that compartment. It actually goes into the keyhole and turns a little bit like it wants to open, but it does not. Does this sound like I need to surrender and get a locksmith to look at it or is there someone out there with an even better (perhaps less expensive) solution?
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03-24-2007, 06:28 PM
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Rivet Master
1973 31' Sovereign
Danielsville
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 904
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The locksmith option seemed expensive to me on my '73 so I opted for removal. I wish I'd paid a locksmith.
I'm sure you won't do the same with a '96.
I guess what I'm saying is, there are worse things than paying a locksmith $30-$40.
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03-24-2007, 06:35 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2007 25' International CCD
Arlington
, Virginia
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 323
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I suppose that's the way to go. It's better than trying to pry the thing open causing alot more damage than the charge the Locksmith would have cost.
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03-24-2007, 06:45 PM
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Rivets?
1992 29' Excella
2010 22' Interstate
Van By The River
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 2,363
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Airstream Probably Has Keys
If you are not in a hurry, wait and call Airstream on Monday. They can likely sell you a key. Somebody in the service depart can help you identify which key is needed. Your VIN may help them track down the correct key or perhaps the lock has a code on it. This option may cost less than a locksmith although the whole process will take a few days due to mail delivery.
Lucius
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1992 29' Excella Classic / 2010 Interstate
2005 Chevrolet Suburban K2500 8.1L
2018 GMC Sierra K1500 SLT, 6.2L, Max Trailering
Got a cooped-up feeling, gotta get out of town, got those Airstream campin' blues...
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03-24-2007, 06:55 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2007 25' International CCD
Arlington
, Virginia
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 323
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Thanks Lucius. That's certainly worth a try also.
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03-24-2007, 10:02 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2003 22' International CCD
Whittier
, California
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 358
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My 2002 water door is about a 4"x4" square of fairly flexible plastic material.
When my lock failed, I pried it open with a flat bladed screwdriver. Then I replaced it with a new lock from the AS parts dept.
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03-24-2007, 10:08 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
West of Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 6,699
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This worked for a 1998 Safari:
I stuck a flat screwdriver into the keyhole and turned the whole lock mechanism to open the door. Once the door is open you can unscrew the lock backing nut and place a new lock in it for under $10.
It worked for me, your experience may differ...
Dave
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03-25-2007, 03:42 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2007 25' International CCD
Arlington
, Virginia
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 323
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Another possibility to consider. I like that screwdriver in the keyhole and turning the whole lock mechanism. Going to need a new lock anyway.
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03-25-2007, 05:53 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2000 31' Land Yacht
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 497
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Check with a friend with a SOB. Water door keys seem to all be the same. A friend offered to help fill my water tank on my 2002 Safari before we parked at a Michigan State Park. He was waiting at the water hose when I pulled up. Before I could get out of the TV and back to unlock the door, he had used his key and was filling.
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03-25-2007, 06:07 AM
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GStephens
1982 31' Limited
1953 25' Cruiser
Hamilton
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 563
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Just find a fellow Airstreamer. All keys for everything except the entry door keys are keyed alike on an Airstream of your vintage. Wally wanted it that way so that when on a caravan, if someone lost a key, it wasn't any problem. My keys work on my friend's '88 as an example. It may not be that way anymore, but it sure was during the 60's, 70's and 80's. So just find another Airstream and make a copy of your friend's key.
GStephens
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03-25-2007, 06:22 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 28' Funeral Coach
Belleview
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,635
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Any AS dealer will have these keys in stock... likely any SOB dealer too.
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1984 28' Funeral Coach
Former Rolling Showroom & PuttLab (now party bus)
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03-25-2007, 08:48 AM
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Aluminut
2004 25' Safari
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, Illinois
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 10,477
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GStephens
Just find a fellow Airstreamer. All keys for everything except the entry door keys are keyed alike on an Airstream of your vintage.
GStephens
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Just as a side note, history repeats itself...it's the same thing on the new ones too. At a rally, we could all open up each others outside storage doors and water doors.
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03-25-2007, 08:58 AM
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Rivet Master
1973 27' Overlander
Currently Looking...
Jupiter
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,060
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Over a year ago I searched the boards here and found a name at a Arizona RV place - called them and had them mail three keys taped to cardboard via 1st class mail --- $12 or so delivered. Do not succumb to picking, prying, poking or pounding your way through it, just phone it open!!
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03-25-2007, 09:00 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 27' Overlander
Longmont
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 951
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try this
hi- I had no key for my '72 water door when I bought it, and looked and looked for the right one- finally the very sharp guys at Oasis RV in Tucson sent me a couple that worked, first try. A couple bucks, worth a try before destroying and replacing the lock. Good luck!
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03-25-2007, 09:07 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2010 28' Flying Cloud
Escondido
, California
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 196
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Had same problem, Lubed lock and key, worked them together for a few mins and presto it opened.
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03-25-2007, 06:13 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2007 25' International CCD
Arlington
, Virginia
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 323
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Thanks everyone!
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03-25-2007, 08:00 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2007 25' Safari FB SE
Burien
, Washington
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 76
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PizzaChop
I guess what I'm saying is, there are worse things than paying a locksmith $30-$40.
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That sounds kind of like a deal. My buddy who is a locksmith charges double that rate.
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