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06-16-2016, 01:37 PM
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New Member
1971 25' Tradewind
Morganton
, Georgia
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 2
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Door Lock
I am looking for any assistance I can get concerning a door lock for a 71 Trailwind . I have only been able to find a $ 600.00 version out there, are there any other options.
Thanks
Silverfox23
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06-16-2016, 02:00 PM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
Princeton
, New Jersey
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,070
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WBCCI 12156 AIR 3144 WACHUNG TAC NJ6
2004 Excursion 4x4
1991 34 ft. Excella +220,000 miles, new laminated flooring, new upholstery, new 3200 lbs axles
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06-16-2016, 07:21 PM
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Rivet Master
1975 Argosy 28
Springville
, Alabama
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 836
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This what I did. It's a $40 fix. Even if you re-skin the door, it's still cheaper than the old door latch
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Matt
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06-16-2016, 07:22 PM
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New Member
1972 31' Sovereign
Open Road
, North Carolina
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 3
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Can anyone recommend a cheaper alternative to the 70-79 $600+ replacement door lock? I'm in the same position as Silverfox, and hoping to come up with something much less expensive, even if not period correct. Looking at Inland RV, Vintage Trailer Supply, and Out-of-Doors Mart I only see the replacement. Thanks!
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06-16-2016, 10:03 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 Argosy 26
Morrill
, Nebraska
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 6,014
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Door Lock
To: silverfox23 and ricksha
What is wrong with the one you have?
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06-17-2016, 03:18 PM
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New Member
1971 25' Tradewind
Morganton
, Georgia
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 2
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Thanks, can you tell me a little more about what you did. I am a novice to the RV world. I like your cost much better than the 600.00 dollar one. Again Thanks
Dick Schmus
Morganton, GA
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06-17-2016, 03:54 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 27' International FB
Venice
, Florida
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 706
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Quote:
Originally Posted by silverfox23
I am looking for any assistance I can get concerning a door lock for a 71 Trailwind . I have only been able to find a $ 600.00 version out there, are there any other options.
Thanks
Silverfox23
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If you could take a picture of your lock to be replaced it would be a help. I have a Airstream door lock, new, purchased on the Air Forums Classified and it was the wrong one for my AS. As it turns out I was not locking my lock as it was intended to be locked, so my lock is fine. My lock is the same as the lock in the picture of "rugjenkins", in post #3. Sent me a PM if this is the one you need!
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Bill and Janice, We're lovin' it! (Airstreaming)
Airdreamers
WBCCI #8880
AIR #41310
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06-20-2016, 03:30 PM
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Rivet Master
1975 Argosy 28
Springville
, Alabama
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 836
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Silverfox
Here are more pics.
1st take off door interior skin by drilling out the pop rivets.
2nd. Remove the old lock
3rd. Patch old hole with patch extending pass original hole by 1/2 inch. Buck rivet new patch.
4th. Cut new hole in patch for new lock. Install lock
5th. Replace interior skin
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Matt
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06-23-2016, 11:12 AM
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
1960 26' Overlander
1963 24' Tradewind
El Paso
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 945
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What's wrong with your door lock?
Lots of replacement parts available for those KT locks which where standard on trailers of that era.
I've work on many of those and they are relatively easy to repair.
I've even had broken pieces welded and chrome plated.
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09-15-2016, 11:24 AM
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Sanzurii
1967 24' Tradewind
Federal Way
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 4
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1967 - 24ft Tradewind - Bargman Door Lock
My original door lock on my '67 was giving me problems a couple years ago and I replaced it with a $500 Bargman unit that I found on Ebay. Very pricy!!! Over the past couple years, I've been locked out of my trailer twice due to the lock malfunctioning and I'm searching for other solutions now.
I'd like to keep with the vintage look, but am much more concerned about functionality and durability now. I'm taking it in to the local Airstream dealer in Seattle to see what options they can find.
Anyone know of a durable and reliable lock that's been used on other Airstreams over the years?
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04-29-2018, 10:28 AM
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New Member
1972 31' Sovereign
Damariscotta
, Maine
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 1
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Quote:
Originally Posted by airdreamers
If you could take a picture of your lock to be replaced it would be a help. I have a Airstream door lock, new, purchased on the Air Forums Classified and it was the wrong one for my AS. As it turns out I was not locking my lock as it was intended to be locked, so my lock is fine. My lock is the same as the lock in the picture of "rugjenkins", in post #3. Sent me a PM if this is the one you need!
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Can you enlighten me/us on the correct way to close and lock your AS door ? Mine will not lock consistently and is a pain. Thnx!
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