Sprite Major replacement lock barrels

Tinwheeler replied on 24/10/2022 13:38

Posted on 24/10/2022 13:38

Probably any caravan dealer's accessory shop.

Are you saying every one of your locker door locks has failed? Could it be that a simple bit of maintenance is all that’s needed?

 

Cornersteady replied on 24/10/2022 18:46

Posted on 24/10/2022 18:46

I've got the same caravan and are you saying both locks on the front locker have failed or been damaged in some way? And all the rest?

Also, if you don't mind me asking, why are you replacing all of the exterior locks as that sounds rather drastic? They are all the same as the entrance door and it would mean changing, if I recall correctly, six locks.

As TW says a caravan dealer would be a good place to start.

Tinwheeler replied on 25/10/2022 12:01

Posted on 25/10/2022 11:43 by munkytruckerandwife

its just the one that is damaged on the front locker 

 

Posted on 25/10/2022 12:01

Thanks. That helps. I would toddle along to a caravan dealer and see what they say. You may be able to buy a lock off the shelf and fit it yourself or you may need to get them to do it. It’ll likely mean having a different key.

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Cornersteady replied on 25/10/2022 12:06

Posted on 25/10/2022 11:43 by munkytruckerandwife

its just the one that is damaged on the front locker 

 

Posted on 25/10/2022 12:06

Ah Ok, best bet is a caravan dealer or a mobile engineer might be able to replace it or fix it even.

Just in case you may be new to caravaning and/or this caravan:

I found mine would not close once, or rather the key would not turn and thought it was broken but the metal latch which is about a few inches long behind the door was actually catching on something inside the locker.

You do have to push the locker somewhat against the rubber on the locker opening to get the latch to clear the locker lip, again if you know this please disregard.

If the caravan hasn't been used for a while a good dose of WD40 on any moving part and inside the lock itself might help.

Lastly I have accidentally towed without the locker being locked and it didn't seem to cause any damageembarassed

munkytruckerandwife replied on 31/10/2022 15:05

Posted on 31/10/2022 15:05

thanks all for the help , i wasnt very clear at the start as id not had a good look at it and taking it out in november to see whats what  , but not new to camping or trailer tenting , just now we have use of a caravan its all bit different , thanks cornersteady and tinwheeler , done a bit of research and should be all sorted ,  thankyou

 

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