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garyk1970 · 02-07-2008, 11:38 AM

hello everyone,its been awhile since ive visited....but i still own her (the longest ive kept anything other than the wife and kids

)anyone got an used one or a link to a new one? for my 67 sovereign thanks in advance...Gary.
she still shinning....alot of upkeep though...

Ganglin · 02-07-2008, 12:56 PM

Is this the one on your 67?

vswingfield · 02-07-2008, 01:10 PM

Here is a link to the image at Inland RV. http://www.inlandrv.com/parts/22224-lock-l100.jpg. This is the lock that I have on my '67. The bolt for Airstreams is longer than the standard Bargman lock that most RV places stock. Otherwise they are identical. If you don't need that, you may be able to locate one localy. Otherwise, Andy has 'em.

garyk1970 · 02-07-2008, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ganglin

Is this the one on your 67?

looks like it

Ganglin · 02-07-2008, 02:08 PM

One for 49.95 plus shipping:

eBay Motors: Bargman L-200 Travel Trailer Door Lock (item 230220340370 end time Feb-12-08 16:57:31 PST)

Ganglin · 02-07-2008, 02:13 PM

Another for 39.95 .... good luck with the project...

RVPART.COM - The RV Parts Online Superstore

vswingfield · 02-07-2008, 02:47 PM

If you compare the legnth of the bolt (the part that extends into the frame) you will see that the ones on ebay and RVParts.com, you can see that they show have much shorter bolts. Yes, they are much less expensive than the one that fits Airstreams, but if you put one like this on your door there will be nothing sticking out. You will have to look down the hole in the door to see anything at all.

You're probably wondering how I know this.

garyk1970 · 02-07-2008, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by vswingfield

If you compare the legnth of the bolt (the part that extends into the frame) you will see that the ones on ebay and RVParts.com, you can see that they show have much shorter bolts. Yes, they are much less expensive than the one that fits Airstreams, but if you put one like this on your door there will be nothing sticking out. You will have to look down the hole in the door to see anything at all.

You're probably wondering how I know this.

JUST THE OUTSIDE HANDLE IS BAD,I WOUNDER IF I CAN SWAP SOME PARTS AROUND? sorry about the cap lock....

vswingfield · 02-07-2008, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by garyk1970

JUST THE OUTSIDE HANDLE IS BAD,I WOUNDER IF I CAN SWAP SOME PARTS AROUND? sorry about the cap lock....

Absolutely…you are golden! The bolt is the only difference. Depending on the age of the RV dealership, I have seen just the handles and knobs without even having to buy the whole lockset. This is usually at a dealership that has been in business a long time, though.

garyk1970 · 02-07-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by vswingfield

Absolutely…you are golden! The bolt is the only difference. Depending on the age of the RV dealership, I have seen just the handles and knobs without even having to buy the whole lockset. This is usually at a dealership that has been in business a long time, though.

cool, thats all i need is the outside handle ( the square part inside if the handle has rounded off the edges and doesn't catch the inside mechanism anymore) Ive taken it apart several times now trying to fix, yes i qualify as an expert

thanks for all the replies so far... Gary.

vswingfield · 02-07-2008, 03:33 PM

Hi Gary,

Let me check when I get home. I think I still have an old lock that had the bolt break. One of the “ears” on the back came off blocking the bolt fully in the doorframe, trapping me inside. After I removed the inside handle, I could only get 3 of the 4 screws holding the mechanism to the outside handle out because the Phillips head stripped on the last one. I was forced to pry the cage that holds the bolt in place to get out. After that, I had to remove the interior skin to get the now mangled lock out. If I can get the screw out with a pair of vise grips, you are welcome to my old one.

BIGED52 · 02-07-2008, 04:12 PM

Vaughan, Good job offering that helping hand to Gary. Karma to you! Ed

Inland RV Center, In · 02-07-2008, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ganglin

Another for 39.95 .... good luck with the project...

RVPART.COM - The RV Parts Online Superstore

Experience with that lock says that when you slam the door, from the inside, the horizintal handle breaks off.

Hundreds have been replaced for that reason.

Andy

Inland RV Center, In · 02-07-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by vswingfield

If you compare the legnth of the bolt (the part that extends into the frame) you will see that the ones on ebay and RVParts.com, you can see that they show have much shorter bolts. Yes, they are much less expensive than the one that fits Airstreams, but if you put one like this on your door there will be nothing sticking out. You will have to look down the hole in the door to see anything at all.

You're probably wondering how I know this.

The original casting mold for the extended striker bolt, recently broke, and cannot be repaired.

Airstream has replaced that cast extended striker bolt, with one that is machined.

The machined striker bolt, is much more expensive that the cast bolt.

The new bolt still only available from an Airstream dealer.

Therefore the price of the complete lock with the new type striker bolt, has increased as well.

Andy

vswingfield · 02-07-2008, 05:18 PM

Hi Gary,

Good news. I still have the old lock. I was able to get the offending Phillips screw out by filing it square and using vise grips. PM me an address and I’ll drop it in the mail.

Thanks for the Karma, Ed. I have come close to throwing it out many times and was not absolutely certain that I hadn’t.

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Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In

The original casting mold for the extended striker bolt, recently broke, and cannot be repaired.

Airstream has replaced that cast extended striker bolt, with one that is machined.

The machined striker bolt, is much more expensive that the cast bolt.

The new bolt still only available from an Airstream dealer.

Therefore the price of the complete lock with the new type striker bolt, has increased as well.

Andy

Hi Andy,

Given my experience with the cast bolt, that is good news. Should be worth the extra expense.

vswingfield · 02-07-2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In

Experience with that lock says that when you slam the door, from the inside, the horizintal handle breaks off.

Hundreds have been replaced for that reason.

Andy

I found a handle like that in my closet. I considered trying it till I noticed it would probably be a knuckle killer with the screen door, if it would work at all. The inside knob works very well.

eubank · 02-07-2008, 06:45 PM

Yes, it is a longer bolt. When ours died, the original bolt and related parts were ok, so I bought a cheaper, short-bolt lock and reassembled into a reasonable new lock. It's held for about ten years now.

Lynn

vswingfield · 02-07-2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by eubank

Yes, it is a longer bolt. When ours died, the original bolt and related parts were ok, so I bought a cheaper, short-bolt lock and reassembled into a reasonable new lock. It's held for about ten years now.

Lynn

I would have done that too, but the bolt is what broke.

eubank · 02-07-2008, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by vswingfield

I would have done that too, but the bolt is what broke.

Yeah, I figure ours will give up the ghost at some point, too, and then I'll buy the real thing. To tell the truth, this all happened before AirForums and all of the related resources were known to me; otherwise, I'd probably have bought a "real" new lock to begin with.

Lynn

vswingfield · 02-07-2008, 08:38 PM

Understand that. The forums have made a quantum leap in my Airstream knowledge and awareness, not to mention new friends. When I replaced the lock the first time, Fred and Jack’s Trailer Sales in Bryant, Arkansas (very near me) was an Airstream dealer so I got it there. They no longer are, the excellent folks at Airstream of Arkansas in Searcy picked up that option and they are true believers. After purchasing (and returning) one of the standard Bargmans, I got a new Airstream model at Fred and Jack’s. Even though they no longer sell Airstreams, they continue to stock parts. Today I would probably drive the extra distance to Searcy just to see Gene and the gang.