My cassette service door key lock latch wasn't coming out far enough to engage. Why I don't know the other lock (without key is OK). As usual I got my screwdriver out and took the lock apart, springs and other bits and pieces sprung out . I managed to recover all the bits, nothing broken but I don't know how to put it back together again and my usual search does not come up with a schematic on how it fits together. Anyone out there know where I can find one.
Alternative is to buy a new door.
Bruce and Bev said
12:58 PM Aug 19, 2017
Hi Bryan. Don't know what your lock looks like. If its a cam lock then perhaps go to Bunnings with what you've got - the barrel and cam and see if you can just buy a new lock. I recently had to break into my power meter box which is a cam lock and bought another from the green shed for $38.
Otherwise, if your RV is fairly new, you maybe able to buy a replacement from the manufacturer or try a few RV repairers.
Other option is to take it into a locksmith and get them to re-assemble it
baysidetas said
01:44 PM Aug 19, 2017
Bryan I am experiencing a similar problem - not on the toilet lock but on a similar door lock.
The locks are a Dometic item and overtime they have had three minor variations such that the parts are not interchangeable.
Mine is from about 2005, the earliest version. and it is no longer available.
Our best hope is to find one at a caravan repair operation who may have one in their salvage/scrap bin.
I have spoken to several, so far without any luck.
Bryan said
04:39 PM Aug 19, 2017
My van is 2013. I thought the lock casing would come out as a unit and I'd spray some silicone or something to get it going again. But the door itself is part of the casing which is why everything sprung apart when the last screw came out. If only I could a schematic I'd be able to put it back together again.
TheHeaths said
04:51 PM Aug 19, 2017
Contact the distributor of the Thetford products.
It seems there are 4 or 5 different doors, so they would be the best chance I suggest.
Bryan said
04:57 PM Aug 19, 2017
I think I've found an exploded drawing but its a bit blurry. I'll keep trying. I don't want to buy and fit a whole new door. St least not yet anyway.
Bryan said
05:07 PM Aug 19, 2017
I've sent an email to Thetford
patrol03 said
05:15 PM Aug 19, 2017
The door lock is quite easy to put together again if you remove the door and place it on the bench to work on. The pins are easy to remove from the hinges.You will need to carefully take the cover off the other catch to see the position of the springs.
Bryan said
09:14 PM Aug 19, 2017
patrol03 wrote:
The door lock is quite easy to put together again if you remove the door and place it on the bench to work on. The pins are easy to remove from the hinges.You will need to carefully take the cover off the other catch to see the position of the springs.
Thanks but I'm hoping Thetford come back with clearer drawings. I'm all thumbs sometimes
My cassette service door key lock latch wasn't coming out far enough to engage. Why I don't know the other lock (without key is OK). As usual I got my screwdriver out and took the lock apart, springs and other bits and pieces sprung out
. I managed to recover all the bits, nothing broken but I don't know how to put it back together again and my usual search does not come up with a schematic on how it fits together. Anyone out there know where I can find one.
Alternative is to buy a new door.
Otherwise, if your RV is fairly new, you maybe able to buy a replacement from the manufacturer or try a few RV repairers.
Other option is to take it into a locksmith and get them to re-assemble it
The locks are a Dometic item and overtime they have had three minor variations such that the parts are not interchangeable.
Mine is from about 2005, the earliest version. and it is no longer available.
Our best hope is to find one at a caravan repair operation who may have one in their salvage/scrap bin.
I have spoken to several, so far without any luck.
My van is 2013. I thought the lock casing would come out as a unit and I'd spray some silicone or something to get it going again. But the door itself is part of the casing which is why everything sprung apart when the last screw came out. If only I could a schematic I'd be able to put it back together again.
It seems there are 4 or 5 different doors, so they would be the best chance I suggest.
I think I've found an exploded drawing but its a bit blurry. I'll keep trying. I don't want to buy and fit a whole new door. St least not yet anyway.
I've sent an email to Thetford
Thanks but I'm hoping Thetford come back with clearer drawings. I'm all thumbs sometimes