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Topic: Door lock

Posted By: trekkerman
Subject: Door lock
Date 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.

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trekkerman

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Posted By: mcarter
Date 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.

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Mike Carter
2015 178

Posted By: furpod
Date 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.

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Mark, Susie, Micah, and The Maggie.
'11 RP177(sold) '17 Lance 2295 http://www.rpodnation.com/some-of-our-mods-so-far-with-pics_topic2786.html" rel="nofollow - FurPodsMods
'17 Ford F250 CCSB

Posted By: trekkerman
Date Posted: 15 Feb 2020 at 9:21am

Thanks for the feedback

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trekkerman

Posted By: SCYankees
Date 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

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Al and Pat Trudeau

R-Pod 196 Owners

Posted By: Colorado1
Date 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

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Colorado1