Door lock

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 we are having serious issues with the door/lock on our 2019 179. Sometimes its almost impossible to unlock the door. (The main lower lock) The deadbolt seems to be under severe stress against the faceplate.Went to dealer and was told that the door maybe "curved" too  much and that we should use small blocks of wood at top and bottom of frame and push the door in to "straighten" it slightly. He said the doors are intentionally curved.

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trekkerman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 06 Apr 2019 Location: Silver City NM Status: Offline Points: 28	Post Options Post Reply Quote trekkerman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Door lock Posted: 14 Feb 2020 at 7:25pm
	we are having serious issues with the door/lock on our 2019 179. Sometimes its almost impossible to unlock the door. (The main lower lock) The deadbolt seems to be under severe stress against the faceplate. Went to dealer and was told that the door maybe "curved" too much and that we should use small blocks of wood at top and bottom of frame and push the door in to "straighten" it slightly. He said the doors are intentionally curved. APPRECIATE ANY COMMENTS ON THIS.
	trekkerman

mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 12 Apr 2017 Location: Greenbrier, TN Status: Offline Points: 239	Post Options Post Reply Quote mcarter Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Feb 2020 at 8:27am
	First I have ever heard that comment. I have had my door off in past and it is a flat door. I also have lubed door as mine sticks occasionally when it is dry. Depending upon trailer level, my door can drag a bit when opening.
	Mike Carter 2015 178

furpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24 Jul 2011 Location: Kentucky Status: Offline Points: 963	Post Options Post Reply Quote furpod Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Feb 2020 at 9:16am
	I would walk away from that dealer to start... Have you tried adjusting the strike plate? 99.999% of door lock issues are cured right there.
	Mark, Susie, Micah, and The Maggie. '11 RP177(sold) '17 Lance 2295FurPodsMods '17 Ford F250 CCSB

trekkerman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 06 Apr 2019 Location: Silver City NM Status: Offline Points: 28	Post Options Post Reply Quote trekkerman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Feb 2020 at 9:21am
	Thanks for the feedback
	trekkerman

SCYankees Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 09 Sep 2012 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 26	Post Options Post Reply Quote SCYankees Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 Feb 2020 at 6:39pm
	That dealer doesn't want to fix your door. The door needs to be replaced.!!! We had the same issue. Pat
	Al and Pat Trudeau R-Pod 196 Owners

Colorado1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 26 Nov 2018 Location: Colorado Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Colorado1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 Oct 2020 at 6:02pm
	Door lock problems: Remove the strike plate and using a grinder or a hacksaw, make the cutout longer and or wider. I used a 4" grinder to grind mine until the door lock started sliding in and out easily. The door was also rubbing in the top corner, so I ground the flange of the door with the grinder as well. Good luck. R-Pod 178, Pagosa Springs, CO
	Colorado1