If all else fails you may be able to cut a hole in the side of the adjacent compartment and access the lock that way.
Rv compartment locks stuck.
So the key works but the door and lock don t seem to be functioning correctly.
Is there a way answered by a verified rv mechanic we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.
If you have a global lock it will have a g on it.
How do i get it to lock.
This is a common issue especially for new rv owners that have the global lockset.
Thanks again for your post.
September 8 2016 at 4 08 pm roger most motorhomes no longer have driver s side doors but having owned a couple in my past i can give you a few suggestions.
I guess it saves them a lot of hassle and of course money.
These types of locks get stuck because there is a small lip that gets the opening function stopped up.
Of course this is after you ve managed to open the storage compartment door.
We have a stuck compartment door on a bounder.
If you cannot rack or twist the door a little to release that stuck latch your solution of removing the screws might be the better way to go to avoid damaging the door or the center lock assembly.
I bave a1986 fleetwood pace arrow rv.
2005 fleetwood excursion 39l 350 cat allison 3000 2007 honda crx toad 05 01 2016 07 43 am.
Many manufacturers use the exact same key for all the rv storage bay locks.
My rv drivers side front door lock is stuck and will not lock.
Now we all know the typical flimsy rv storage compartment doors aren t really going to slow down a determined criminal but it would be nice if at least we could keep out noisy neighbors and.