Lock Door and can't unlock when return

This is a common problem with Trimark brand locks. Some of us only lock the deadbolt portion which helps to prevent a lock out.

rgatijnet1 wrote:
This is a common problem with Trimark brand locks. Some of us only lock the deadbolt portion which helps to prevent a lock out.

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We too just use the dead bolt for the same reason. It's a shame though, when you have a remote to unlock, that it's unreliable.

I have the Trimark keypad that I have been using for 8 years and it only failed to work one time. My keypad operates off the chassis batteries and when my BIRD hung up the chassis batteries were so low the keypad wouldn't open the lock. My patio awning also runs off the chassis batteries. I jumped across the coach batteries to the chassis batteries at the rear run bay which was enough to get the keypad to unlock the door.

My problem with Trimark is the dang spring bolt (Slam latch some call it) that is teh one that normallyh latches the door when it is NOT locked.

They break and won't retract then you have to figure out how to depress the plunger...

Had it happen twice to me so far... First time I repalced it, Second time I had a new bolt carved out of higher quality steel.

Had similar problems but never saw my predicament discussed in the RV forums. The linkage between the lock activation solenoid and the lock got out of alignment and would jam, the rubber boot covering the linkage and giving it stability deteriorated and allowed the problem to occur. I disconnected it and use the key only when using that lock. Like others, I rely on the dead bolt most of the time and do not bother with the other door lock.

Many THANKS to all that responded on my problem to the lock issue. This is my first time on this forum and have learned a lot from the response.