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06-26-2015, 03:37 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1979 31' Sovereign
Spring
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 364
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What is this and what does it do???
Can someone please tell me what this is, attached to the door and what it is suppose to do??
Outside on the door
Inside on the door
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06-26-2015, 03:46 PM
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Chief Ding Dong
1966 28' Ambassador
Patterson
, Louisiana
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 9
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Homemade deadbolt?
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06-26-2015, 03:48 PM
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Rivet Master 
1967 22' Safari
MILAN
, Illinois
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,013
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Well....
I would guess it might be some sort of dead bolt lock. Check the door frame edge for any hint of a bolt pocket or door edge for bolt itself. Or It may be just a door buzzer. Ed
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06-26-2015, 03:59 PM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Mar 2003
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???????? well you have me curious
Judging by the screws, it is most likely an aftermarket modification.
Perhaps part of a system to prevent the door from opening while in transit. If a door does open while moving, the wind can slam the door open, and cause damage.
Perhaps part of a system to keep the door open while camping.
Have you checked the side edge of the door for a dead bolt. It could be a homemade lock. ( Conventional store bought dead bolts are a chore to install)
To be honest….I don't know what it is…….but I really want one
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06-26-2015, 04:07 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1979 31' Sovereign
Spring
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 364
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I thought it was a dead bolt as well, but there is nothing in the frame or the edge of the door.
It has screws on both sides.
And what I would think as something to move a lever is on the outside of the door.
I don't see anything for it to attach to, if the door is open or closed. And it is such a heavy piece.
I tried to turn it by putting a screwdriver through what I figured was a moveable part. And I couldn't get it to budge.
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06-26-2015, 04:23 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Could you possible take another outside picture showing more of the door and side. Hard to tell anything from the limited area shown.
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06-26-2015, 04:26 PM
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Rivet Master
Vintage Kin Owner
Lin
, Ne
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 2,430
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You will have to take it off to see what it is.
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06-26-2015, 04:41 PM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,190
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It coulda happened that way
Let's just say the previous owner had a dog. The said owner slept au natural. The dog liked to " water " the lawn, at precisely 45 seconds past bedtime. The then naked previous owner could attach the leash AND unattach the leash to retrieve the dog without advertising his " shortcomings " to any pain in the neck innocent bystanders.
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06-26-2015, 04:43 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mantua
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 7,062
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How high up on the door is it?
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06-26-2015, 05:06 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1979 31' Sovereign
Spring
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 364
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AWCHIEF
Could you possible take another outside picture showing more of the door and side. Hard to tell anything from the limited area shown.
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Yes I will. First thing in the morning.
Thanks for the help
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06-26-2015, 05:12 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1979 31' Sovereign
Spring
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 364
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mandolindave
Let's just say the previous owner had a dog. The said owner slept au natural. The dog liked to " water " the lawn, at precisely 45 seconds past bedtime. The then naked previous owner could attach the leash AND unattach the leash to retrieve the dog without advertising his " shortcomings " to any pain in the neck innocent bystanders.
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Now that gave me a huge smile and made me laugh.
If this is the case...... wonder how well it will work with the 5 dogs we have?
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06-26-2015, 05:14 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1979 31' Sovereign
Spring
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 364
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Quote:
Originally Posted by avionstream
How high up on the door is it?
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I am not sure. But will find out when I get more pictures tomorrow.
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06-26-2015, 05:17 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1979 31' Sovereign
Spring
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 364
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Quote:
Originally Posted by r carl
You will have to take it off to see what it is.
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Love it......
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06-27-2015, 07:58 AM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,190
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Hmmmmm
I don't think you need to take it off to see what it is. It's a nut and bolt. The only thing that is not visible is some threads.
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#1 Keep it as a conversation piece.
#2 Lie……Tell people it is to attach a flux capacitor
#3 Use the hole to install a door bell
#4 Find the previous owner and ask him or her
#5 Use it to hang a do not disturb sign
#6 Lock a spare key to it.
#7 Attach fishing line and a pulley system for practical jokes
#8 Use the hole to install a peep hole
#9 Install a fake gun barrel to it.
#10 Fagedda bout it
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06-27-2015, 08:05 AM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,190
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This is still bugging me
Do you have a handle next to the door to help you get up into the trailer. Mine does. When my lock broke I used it ( in a pinch, just to get on the road) to secure the door in transit. Could this mod be a way to tie the door to the handle.
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06-27-2015, 01:24 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 23' FB International
Woodstock
, Ontario
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,423
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looks like a place to attach a dog tether to me!
JCW
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06-27-2015, 02:35 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 28' Ambassador
Morada
, California
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,584
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I dont know what it is, but it's sure ugly..! Sorry, couldn"t resist....
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06-27-2015, 02:48 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1979 31' Sovereign
Spring
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 364
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Pictures
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06-27-2015, 03:09 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1979 31' Sovereign
Spring
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 364
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mexray
I dont know what it is, but it's sure ugly..! Sorry, couldn"t resist....
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Yes......yes it is.......
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06-27-2015, 05:08 PM
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Slowpoke
2012 27' Flying Cloud
Portland
, Oregon
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 255
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Starstream
I thought it was a dead bolt as well, but there is nothing in the frame or the edge of the door.
It has screws on both sides.
And what I would think as something to move a lever is on the outside of the door.
I don't see anything for it to attach to, if the door is open or closed. And it is such a heavy piece.
I tried to turn it by putting a screwdriver through what I figured was a moveable part. And I couldn't get it to budge.
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So, I'm guessing you slid a screwdriver through the hole in the stud on the outside. Correct?
And the stud wouldn't turn. Correct?
Have you tried loosening the big nut behind the stud? If not, loosen it and see if the stud will turn.
The big nut on the inside looks like it might be a cap. Have you tried removing it?
Just a couple of idle thoughts. I really have no idea what the thing is.
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