911 Locked Out!!!
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11-11-2007, 05:05
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911 Locked Out!!!
I'm locked out of my coach, all windows are shut tight, door handle
snaped off in my hand. Door locks seem to function. It must be locked on the inside, furnances are running, need help. Any suggestions other then a brick!! Door handle mechinisim does not seem to function properly. Who should I call, I don't think a lock smith is the answer. John McGinnis 800-781-8040 |
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11-11-2007, 05:13
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911 Locked Out!!!
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "John McGinnis"
> > I'm locked out of my coach, all windows are shut tight, door handle > snaped off in my hand. Door locks seem to function. It must be locked > on the inside, furnances are running, need help. Any suggestions other > then a brick!! Door handle mechinisim does not seem to function > properly. Who should I call, I don't think a lock smith is the answer. > John McGinnis > 800-781-8040 > John I would turn oft the gas at the tank first if your concerned about the heaters burning up your gas. Is this the dead bolt lock or the door lock that acquaints when you close the door? What year rig is yours? Jipjob Jon RebelBird |
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11-11-2007, 05:37
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911 Locked Out!!!
911 cancelled: I was able to use 2 flat blade srewwdrivers as
suggested by Bill Pape, (My Hero) and pry the mechanism open from under the door handle, there are to pieces one on top on on bottom. Now I need a new door handle, any suggestions. John 88FC35 --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "John McGinnis" wrote: > > I'm locked out of my coach, all windows are shut tight, door handle > snaped off in my hand. Door locks seem to function. It must be locked > on the inside, furnances are running, need help. Any suggestions other > then a brick!! Door handle mechinisim does not seem to function > properly. Who should I call, I don't think a lock smith is the answer. > John McGinnis > 800-781-8040 > |
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11-11-2007, 06:41
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911 Locked Out!!!
Maybe keep a magnetic key holder hidden outside somewhere so this
doesn't happen to you again. This is what we have done as I am concerned about doine the same thing. We only use the dead bolt as I don't think the door lock is a very secure lock. Bob Lawrence 84 PT36 Fernley, Nv. > > 911 cancelled: I was able to use 2 flat blade srewwdrivers as > suggested by Bill Pape, (My Hero) and pry the mechanism open from under > the door handle, there are to pieces one on top on on bottom. Now I > need a new door handle, any suggestions. John 88FC35 --- In > WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "John McGinnis" > wrote: > > > > I'm locked out of my coach, all windows are shut tight, door handle > > snaped off in my hand. Door locks seem to function. It must be > locked > > on the inside, furnances are running, need help. Any suggestions > other > > then a brick!! Door handle mechinisim does not seem to function > > properly. Who should I call, I don't think a lock smith is the > answer. > > John McGinnis > > 800-781-8040 > > > |
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11-11-2007, 07:33
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911 Locked Out!!!
What year? Most BBs have two door locks. An "automotive" lock and a
home-style keyed dead bolt. The dead bolt lock is installed much like any home-type door lock. If it is broken/jammed, then a locksmith can probably open it for you, even if it has to be drilled out (worst case). In most cases, the dead bolt lock is also operated by the electronic keypad (if you bird has one) and even if the key isn't working, the entry code may work. The automotive lock is another matter. It is locked by pushing down on the plunger at the bottom of the window. It has several long rods and cams inside the door that all have to be aligned properly for it to work. Over the years, wear and tear has caused my automotive lock to not work correctly. I opened up the door, cleaned and lubricated the various pieces and discovered that no matter what adjustments I made, a particular piece would not move as expected. Installation of a bungee cord to overcome the wear in the components solved the problem -- but I know that the bungee cord will fail sometime in the future. When the automotive-style lock was acting up, I found that with somewhat more effort than normal -- and by 'jiggling' the key I was able to get the automotive lock to open. Be careful! It's a fine line between forcing a recalcitrant lock and breaking the key off in the lock!! Sometimes, thoroughly lubricating the lock with graphite will help. Do not use WD-40. Eventually, WD-40 will cause a lock to gum up, making matters worse down the line. Most graphite is sold with a 'puff' top. You can squeeze the sides of the container an puff a quantity into the lock. Also put some all over the key and poke it in and out of the lock and try turning it. This will usually loosen things up. Actually, a locksmith with automotive experience may be exactly who to call... Then, there's always a brick. Try to pick out a "cheap" window. (Flat pieces of glass are best.) Pete Masterson '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42 aeonix1@... On the road at Lockhart, Texas On Nov 11, 2007, at 11:05 AM, John McGinnis wrote: > I'm locked out of my coach, all windows are shut tight, door handle > snaped off in my hand. Door locks seem to function. It must be > locked > on the inside, furnances are running, need help. Any suggestions > other > then a brick!! Door handle mechinisim does not seem to function > properly. Who should I call, I don't think a lock smith is the > answer. > John McGinnis > 800-781-8040 > |
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11-11-2007, 08:43
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911 Locked Out!!!
Sounds like this is very much after the fact but I have had similar
problems. What has happen to me is that the sun hitting the door will sometimes cause just enough expansion to make the door just about impossible to open. Simple as it sounds if you push in really hard on the door you can get enough slack to get the lock to release. I haven't heard why the door would not open for the person posting, but I have been almost ready to throw the brick myself. I was surprised just how tight the lock would get, I know the key would have broken before it let loose. A couple real hard pushes in on the door did it for me. I have also had the same happen a time or two when I was in the coach. Since the cold weather is setting in not likely a problem for a while. John Heckman central Pa 1073 FC > > What year? Most BBs have two door locks. An "automotive" lock and a > home-style keyed dead bolt. > > The dead bolt lock is installed much like any home-type door lock. If > it is broken/jammed, then a locksmith can probably open it for you, > even if it has to be drilled out (worst case). In most cases, the > dead bolt lock is also operated by the electronic keypad (if you bird > has one) and even if the key isn't working, the entry code may work. > > The automotive lock is another matter. It is locked by pushing down > on the plunger at the bottom of the window. It has several long rods > and cams inside the door that all have to be aligned properly for it > to work. Over the years, wear and tear has caused my automotive lock > to not work correctly. I opened up the door, cleaned and lubricated > the various pieces and discovered that no matter what adjustments I > made, a particular piece would not move as expected. Installation of > a bungee cord to overcome the wear in the components solved the > problem -- but I know that the bungee cord will fail sometime in the > future. > > When the automotive-style lock was acting up, I found that with > somewhat more effort than normal -- and by 'jiggling' the key I was > able to get the automotive lock to open. Be careful! It's a fine line > between forcing a recalcitrant lock and breaking the key off in the > lock!! > > Sometimes, thoroughly lubricating the lock with graphite will help. > Do not use WD-40. Eventually, WD-40 will cause a lock to gum up, > making matters worse down the line. Most graphite is sold with a > 'puff' top. You can squeeze the sides of the container an puff a > quantity into the lock. Also put some all over the key and poke it in > and out of the lock and try turning it. This will usually loosen > things up. > > Actually, a locksmith with automotive experience may be exactly who > to call... > > Then, there's always a brick. Try to pick out a "cheap" window. (Flat > pieces of glass are best.) > > Pete Masterson > '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42 > aeonix1@... > On the road at Lockhart, Texas > > > > On Nov 11, 2007, at 11:05 AM, John McGinnis wrote: > > > I'm locked out of my coach, all windows are shut tight, door handle > > snaped off in my hand. Door locks seem to function. It must be > > locked > > on the inside, furnances are running, need help. Any suggestions > > other > > then a brick!! Door handle mechinisim does not seem to function > > properly. Who should I call, I don't think a lock smith is the > > answer. > > John McGinnis > > 800-781-8040 > > > |
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