Hello all,Just bought a 1984 Class C made by Triple E on Chevy chassis. Have lots of questions. Here is the first one:I broke the key that opens the side compartments door. One of locks was stuck and I pushed it and it broke. What should I do? Should I replace all the doors or can I replace just the locks. Where should I go? RV stores will carry anything like this or should I go online.Thank you

Welcome to the forum... It depends on the type of lock you have, if it is the common cylinder type any RV shop will have them. If it is something out of the ordinary, on line would be your best bet.Open the door and remove the lock then go from there. There is usually one phillips screw then a large nut holding it on.hope that helps...

a good rv store will have both the different types of locks/ if it is a cylinder lock drill it out and take the whole thing in so you can get the right length. I think they come in three sizes, and type that has a lock off to one side and a pull handle to open, they have those too, just need to know what color you need. wouldn't hurt to take it in with you too.

is the door locked shut or can it be opened. if opened, just unscrew the old lock and take it to any RV dealer. and get rid of the 751 locks.bumpy

If you have a neighbor with an RV, ask to borrow their key.....they are all the same (if they look the same)...which is one of the complaints folks have....your key fits MY lock! Good thing RVers are such honest folks:)If you have Roadside Assistance, they may be able to help you too.I don't think I'd drill out the lock (or even remove one) if you can get a replacement key without much trouble.Once you get access, you can go and get additional keys.Good luck:)

Most likely your storage door will be the 751 keyed locks which look like this google photo...The moveable TAB can be bent fairly easy by just inserting a large screwdriver under the door near the lock and pry up. The TAB will bend very easy.Once the door is opened then you can remove this type of lock very easy and replace it.There is one advantage of everyone having the same the keyed locked is you will be able to use your neighbors key if you misplace your key. These doors will not be secure with almost any kind of lock you come up with if someone wants to get inside it anyway...All of our valuables are kept inside my truck when we are away from the trailer. My truck has the keypad for entry so this is also where I keep my duplicate keys for the trailer.Roy Ken

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PapPappy
Explorer
Oct 13, 2013
If you have a neighbor with an RV, ask to borrow their key.....they are all the same (if they look the same)...which is one of the complaints folks have....your key fits MY lock! Good thing RVers are such honest folks:)

If you have Roadside Assistance, they may be able to help you too.

I don't think I'd drill out the lock (or even remove one) if you can get a replacement key without much trouble.

Once you get access, you can go and get additional keys.

Good luck:)
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Oct 13, 2013
is the door locked shut or can it be opened. if opened, just unscrew the old lock and take it to any RV dealer. and get rid of the 751 locks.
bumpy
old_guy
Explorer
Oct 13, 2013
a good rv store will have both the different types of locks/ if it is a cylinder lock drill it out and take the whole thing in so you can get the right length. I think they come in three sizes, and type that has a lock off to one side and a pull handle to open, they have those too, just need to know what color you need. wouldn't hurt to take it in with you too.
Nutinelse2do
Explorer
Oct 13, 2013
Welcome to the forum...

It depends on the type of lock you have, if it is the common cylinder type any RV shop will have them. If it is something out of the ordinary, on line would be your best bet.

Open the door and remove the lock then go from there. There is usually one phillips screw then a large nut holding it on.

hope that helps...

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