compartment lock

To open a door that you can't operate the hasp like in your case, you have to look at the sides of the door where the hasp is located. I have used a short stubby knife to slip it into the crack and push at the pin of the hasp while pressing in on the door. Then allow the door to put pressure on the pin again while I pull back on the knife and re-apply pressure on the pin again. Repeat over and over again until it finally gets to the open position. Then go to the opposite side and repeat. Its a test of patience but it works for me on my Fleetwood Expedition. My pins break and become useless but have to be forced open just like in your case.

I'm confused. You say you lost the lock mechanism but the door is still locked. Is the lock frozen and unable to turn? If so, spray inside the key slot with PB Blaster, let it sit, and spray again. CAREFULLY, work the key in and turn GENTLY! Keep at it and it will turn.

ggrotz wrote:
have a 2005 pace arrow 37a and I lost the lock mechanism and do know how to get the door open beings it is still locked.This is in the lower compartment lock.Thank you.

Do you mean the cylinder that the key fits into?

These are fairly common locks and there is a good chance that someone else in the RV park will have a key that will fit. If not, any locksmith can help you. Just use your emergency road service.

Any RV Service center will have a master key.