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09-18-2021, 07:13 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Appling
Posts: 176
M.O.C. #20840
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Entry Door Lock
The entry door lock on our unit is becoming problematic and before it fails I want to replace it. Trekwood has what appears to be the exact replacement unit for $148. Amazon has similar replacements in the $30 - $40 price range. Curious what others have done. Is the Trekwood part really worth the increased cost?
Thanks
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Wayne & Karen
2017 3791RD, MORryde SRE4000 w/ X Factor
2017 Ford F350 Lariat, CC, LB, PSD, DRW, 4WD, Curt Q24
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09-18-2021, 08:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
Posts: 2,945
M.O.C. #5651
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Problematic how? Ours gets so it is hard to open the handle - you have to push the door in a little and then open the handle. This can be solved by lubricating the latch thingy that slides into the lock plate.
I have also had the lock fail once when the screws became loose that hold it together fell out. This allowed the plunger thing to disconnect from the handle on the inside of the lock. Lucked out and daughter was able to crawl in the rear window which for some reason had left unlocked. One other time I caught it before it failed. Both cases this was fixed just by tightening the screws.
I have pulled the rig (actually 2 rigs) 125,000 miles and used it 3 months a year for the last 15 years. So mine has lasted a long time.
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Tom and Gail
2013 Mountaineer 362
2012 Silverado 2500
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09-18-2021, 10:32 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,359
M.O.C. #4831
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Your lock probably came from WESCO FASTEC.
Check here for a replacement which is much much cheaper than Trekwood.
https://www.wescofastec.com/locks-keys
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Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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09-18-2021, 11:15 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2020
Location: UPLAND
Posts: 1,255
M.O.C. #26190
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Have you considered the remote door locks?
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09-18-2021, 12:00 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Loose screws inside the lock is a comon problem and easy to solve.
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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09-18-2021, 04:18 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,690
M.O.C. #12947
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If the assembly is acting up, replace it. Becky got herself locked in about four years ago when the inside handle broke off. She managed to use her keys to get to the slide bolt to get the door open. We managed to find a new one the next day and replaced it. We found a Trimark lock assembly that was a direct replacement and fit perfectly. I think this is the one we have: https://www.trimarkcorp.com/en/zPlat...&categoryid=12
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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09-19-2021, 07:22 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Appling
Posts: 176
M.O.C. #20840
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Everything has been tightened and lubed but the problem is excessive play in the hinge mechanism. DW was unable to open the door and exit the unit yesterday morning...I was able to open from the exterior. I don't want to face the same situation in the event of an emergency. Thanks for all of the replies and replacement link.
Safe travels!
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Wayne & Karen
2017 3791RD, MORryde SRE4000 w/ X Factor
2017 Ford F350 Lariat, CC, LB, PSD, DRW, 4WD, Curt Q24
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09-19-2021, 07:59 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: new river
Posts: 413
M.O.C. #24181
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i dont have experience in this but somehow in this world i doubt it i bet on the back it has the same origin where it is made. only way is looking at them physically and then try to determine. one way is to check the reviews also good luck and when you finally decide how about a quick review on here. good luck
thanks al meyer
3931fb az
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09-19-2021, 10:24 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Qualicum Beach
Posts: 665
M.O.C. #26399
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wecker1
Everything has been tightened and lubed but the problem is excessive play in the hinge mechanism. DW was unable to open the door and exit the unit yesterday morning...I was able to open from the exterior. I don't want to face the same situation in the event of an emergency. Thanks for all of the replies and replacement link.
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If you are sure the problem is excessive hinge play, how does changing the handle address that? Sounds like the hinges need fixing.
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2018 Keystone Montana 3811MS
2017 Ford F450 diesel dually
600AH Battle Born Lithium Batteries, 1,080 watts solar
3,000 watt hybrid inverter with 120A charger
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09-22-2021, 01:54 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Peoria
Posts: 80
M.O.C. #25158
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Tighten and LUBRICATE. Solved everything
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09-22-2021, 02:45 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Nicholson
Posts: 67
M.O.C. #20168
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We have a 2018 3731FL that the door lock gave us troubles from the start. I bought two electronic locks at the rally in 2019 and love them and have had no issues. Just keep good batteries in them. I do keep a key to the locks on my vehicle key ring just in case.
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09-22-2021, 05:42 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Albany
Posts: 407
M.O.C. #11972
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My door latch became hard to operate and it was hard to close the door without slamming it. I pulled the whole lock assembly out, took it apart, cleaned it up with Brakleen and then lubed it with Disk brake caliper synthetic grease. Problem solved. A little white lithium grease on the latch and striker plate also helps. Sybthetic brake grease was the lube of choice because it stays soft at cold temps and does not melt and flow at high temps.
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2012 3150RL. G614 tires. Hardwired surge protector. Level-Up Hydraulic leveling.
2013 F-350 Lariat 6.7 PSD SRW SC LB 4X4 OEM hitch, air self-leveling on rear. 57-gallon replacement fuel tank. DieselSite water separator/fuel filter.
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09-23-2021, 06:09 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Missoula
Posts: 136
M.O.C. #26938
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We recently installed a Latch IT. It works great. Have had no problems. We love it.
Easy to install. Haven't had a problem with the loose screws, but after hearing the horror stories, i will check them on a regular basis.
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Jack & Tanya Wenger
Missoula, MT
2006 Montana 2980RL
2004 Chev 2500 HD
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