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Old 08-20-2021, 08:22 AM   #1
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dead bolt

Things come in three's, I wonder what #3 is going to be after my slide out failed me? Anyway, came back to the camper and the deadbolt which I always have used just turned 360° around in both directions without unlocking! Locked out of my camper after fixing the slide I was a little frustrated. I got out punches, screw drivers, hammer, and a drill. I proceeded to wake up the whole campground drilling and banging on the deadbolt. I managed to get a hole in there about 3/4 inch deep and it finally unlocked, how?, I'm not sure.


I want to buy the best door latch I can find but the reviews I read are conflicting. Does someone know the 'BEST' latch I can get? Thanks, Glenn
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Old 08-23-2021, 10:44 AM   #2
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Glenn, you got 13 years on that one. How about just go for the original?
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Old 08-23-2021, 03:57 PM   #3
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I'm sure your right Jim, how do I find out the OEM part number and where do I get one. I guess I could call DRV but I have never had any luck with them. Maybe they think I should cough up the dough for a new one which I could but I have this one just the way I want it and like it.
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Old 08-23-2021, 04:18 PM   #4
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Our friends with a Montana had their deadbolt die while they were outside.....had to crawl in through the fire escape window. It didn't take long to run one down. I don't remember where I found it (maybe PPL Motorhomes in Houston).
See if any of these look like your 'target.'
https://www.google.com/search?q=amaz...fhZBCIQ4dUDCA4
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Old 08-23-2021, 08:56 PM   #5
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Found a Lippert and I think I'll go with that. Thanks for the link Jim!
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