We have 2013 Jayco Sterling with Dometic Carad Caravan door.
We are currently locked out due to the barrel mechanism free wheeling and the door is in the locked position.
Has anyone had similar experiences and can provide information or details in achieving an outcome.
We are currently house sitting at Barmedman NSW and will try and find a locksmith tomorrow (Sunday Afternoon).
Any advice would be appreciated.
JohnR
iana said
06:46 PM Sep 27, 2020
Ditto same problem, have a new tumbler assy and new keys waiting for us at the Jayco dealer. If you are locked out, do you have a small window within arms reach of the internal door lock? You may want to pm the reply.
JohnR said
08:04 PM Sep 27, 2020
Ian
Thanks for your reply.
Sadly no with a close window.
JohnR
iana said
08:21 PM Sep 27, 2020
Sorry text removed.
-- Edited by iana on Sunday 27th of September 2020 10:47:59 PM
JohnR said
09:19 PM Sep 27, 2020
Ian
Yes, we are locked out and currently parked up in the small village of Barmedman.
We need to get access or assistance from a locksmith hopefully in Temora or West Wyalong.
Cannot hook up and tow away as the slide out is fully extended.
JohnR
JohnR said
10:34 AM Sep 28, 2020
Persistence has paid off.
This morning I have managed to get the key into the barrel on angle etc to engage the mechanism to release the lock.
Door is now open.
Will have to source replacement lock etc and have it fitted.
Just started a 5 week house sit in a Rural remote area so may need to hold out until the sit is over.
Thanks again
JohnR
Southern Cruizer said
07:01 PM Sep 28, 2020
John have you tried Wagga Caravan Centre in Wagga 69228307 or Riverina Caravan Repairs 0414742886 in Wagga also, they may be able to help
JohnR said
07:15 PM Sep 29, 2020
Thanks Southern Cruiser.
I will check them out.
I have contacted Jayco at Dubbo and they have the parts on hand.
Just a matter of getting there.
Cheers
JohnR
iana said
11:38 AM Sep 30, 2020
Just done our door, not a big job with the right tools. Can now lock the van again.
JohnR said
08:08 PM Oct 1, 2020
Ian
No the van is parked behind the back gate of the Home Owner's property and in the village of Barmedman I don't think anyone will cause us any great concern or try the door.
Sleepy little place between West Wyalong & Temora.
John R
iana said
08:35 PM Oct 1, 2020
You read that wrong, we were locked out of our van too.
Possum3 said
06:55 AM Oct 20, 2020
We had problems with Dometic (Hourglass Style) door resulting in the door being replaced Four (4) times plus lock being re-barrelled (in Darwin) by Dometic agent. Not at all happy with the product.
We have 2013 Jayco Sterling with Dometic Carad Caravan door.
We are currently locked out due to the barrel mechanism free wheeling and the door is in the locked position.
Has anyone had similar experiences and can provide information or details in achieving an outcome.
We are currently house sitting at Barmedman NSW and will try and find a locksmith tomorrow (Sunday Afternoon).
Any advice would be appreciated.
JohnR
Ian
Thanks for your reply.
Sadly no with a close window.
JohnR
Sorry text removed.
-- Edited by iana on Sunday 27th of September 2020 10:47:59 PM
Ian
Yes, we are locked out and currently parked up in the small village of Barmedman.
We need to get access or assistance from a locksmith hopefully in Temora or West Wyalong.
Cannot hook up and tow away as the slide out is fully extended.
JohnR
Persistence has paid off.
This morning I have managed to get the key into the barrel on angle etc to engage the mechanism to release the lock.
Door is now open.
Will have to source replacement lock etc and have it fitted.
Just started a 5 week house sit in a Rural remote area so may need to hold out until the sit is over.
Thanks again
JohnR
Thanks Southern Cruiser.
I will check them out.
I have contacted Jayco at Dubbo and they have the parts on hand.
Just a matter of getting there.
Cheers
JohnR
Ian
No the van is parked behind the back gate of the Home Owner's property and in the village of Barmedman I don't think anyone will cause us any great concern or try the door.
Sleepy little place between West Wyalong & Temora.
John R