Locked out of RV

[Son_of_Norway]

This concerns the door latch below the deadbolt. I have the key. I have no problem locking and unlocking the latch, but I can't open the door with the outer latch. I pull on the latch and it won't open the door. The door isn't jammed, it acts like the latch is still locked.

So, I am locked out of my RV. All the windows and other ways to get in are closed and locked. There are no compartments or other ways to get in. I don't mind ruining the latch to get in, it needs to be replaced anyway. I have drills and other tools. I don't want to break a window.

What can I do?

[DancinCampers]

Try prying the latch handle up and then try opening.

[billyboy]

I adjusted the door jam plate so the latch doesn't hit as hard when the door is closed, worked for me after replacing the lock once

[Dusty_R]

The latch/lock on our mh broke while it was still under warranty, got it replaced. Then the replacement broke. I went to a local small RV parts place and got a new one but different make. No more problems.

[3_tons]

I got locked out of mine once and what worked was that I hit the dang lock hard once or twice with a rubber mallet and at that point the lock decided to work fine again - lol

3 tons

[Son_of_Norway]

Thank you all for the suggestions. I will report back on what worked out for me.

[pianotuna]

Hi,

I'm on my second lock. I try to shut the door gently and have the latch open as I do so.

It is the choice of metal they used--it is extremely annoying.

Fortunately I'm in a class C, so I do have alternate ways to enter.

[ktmrfs]

I recall this being a problem on on brand of locks, and there was a recall on the locks. Just before the recall, I had mine fail, luckily it was on a cargo trailer with a drop down rear door.

[Terryallan]

Mine does that sometimes. when it does, it is because the door is not completely shut. I have to push it shut, and the latch clicks, and then I can open it.
Just a thought. Something to try.

[LadyRVer]

I had Emergency Road Service when that happened to me. They sent locksmith.
Or just call locksmith.

[2oldman]

WD40, and plenty of it.

[ferndaleflyer]

Good Sam or Coach Net would take care of it OR call a lock smith

[jdc1]

You can also drill out the cylinder yourself and save time and money. Then you'll need to replace the lockset.

[swphotobug]

We ended up breaking the window and cutting the screen. Both easy enough to replace. We now leave a window that we can climb through to get in.

[jdc1]

The cam in the lockset gets worn out. They are made of pot-metal. If you can pry the jamb just enough (1/8") you might get it open and save yourself time and aggravation.

[Lwiddis]

X2, locksmith.