Not impressed with Trimark products
So I purchased an '08 Winnebago class c a few months ago. The door entry door handle was a trimark and the tumbler was worn to the point that the keys would only occasionally work. OK, it's an eight y...
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I do not know what brand door latch came on our Jayco, but it failed in the same manner that your Trimark did. The latch would swing out, but the door would not open. I was fortunate that I found this little splined rod, 3/4" long, maybe 1/4" in diamater right next to the steps of the motorhome. I figured it had to belong. I found where it went, replaced it and the latch worked for another week or two.
I called the dealer and they sent me a new latch. After the 2nd or 3rd use, the new latch failed exactly the same way - the little splined rod fell out again. I ended up putting some adhesive on the rod and then putting it back where in. Haven't had a problem since then. It's been about 6.5 years since that fix and we live in the motorhome 4 months of the year in the summer. The door gets plenty of use and still going strong.
-Michael
I called the dealer and they sent me a new latch. After the 2nd or 3rd use, the new latch failed exactly the same way - the little splined rod fell out again. I ended up putting some adhesive on the rod and then putting it back where in. Haven't had a problem since then. It's been about 6.5 years since that fix and we live in the motorhome 4 months of the year in the summer. The door gets plenty of use and still going strong.
-Michael
