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09-14-2017, 10:47 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A. C. E. 30.1
State: Indiana
Posts: 164
THOR #1488
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is the one I got. Fit in the cut out perfectly but the outside of the lock is slightly smaller than the original so you do see this as a small space where the decal was cut to fit. Not a problem for me. Jim.
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09-28-2017, 04:13 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Washington
Posts: 58
THOR #3732
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How to tell the difference between new and old
Hoping to not find ourselves with a broken door on our next trip, I ordered the steel replacement door latch from Tricore (I also promised them that any time I go to an RV show, if there are any Tricore parts on an RV, then I'll let the dealer know why I'm not interested)
Anyway, it was a five minute job to replace the door knob, but when I look at them, it's impossible to tell which is the new one and old one. Is there a way to tell the difference?
Andy
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09-28-2017, 04:18 AM
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#83
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 30.3 Sold
State: Arkansas
Posts: 439
THOR #8012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by saerdna
Hoping to not find ourselves with a broken door on our next trip, I ordered the steel replacement door latch from Tricore (I also promised them that any time I go to an RV show, if there are any Tricore parts on an RV, then I'll let the dealer know why I'm not interested)
Anyway, it was a five minute job to replace the door knob, but when I look at them, it's impossible to tell which is the new one and old one. Is there a way to tell the difference?
Andy
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see post 59 in this thread. The steel one should have that number stamped on the outside half of the lock. Trimark told me only the outside needed to be changed.
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09-28-2017, 04:37 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Washington
Posts: 58
THOR #3732
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Interesting. In my case, both the new and the old outside components have a number stamped on them. Perhaps I replaced a previously replaced lock (having bought our RV labour 6 months used).
Thanks,
Andy
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09-28-2017, 11:48 AM
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#85
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 30.3 Sold
State: Arkansas
Posts: 439
THOR #8012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by saerdna
Interesting. In my case, both the new and the old outside components have a number stamped on them. Perhaps I replaced a previously replaced lock (having bought our RV labour 6 months used).
Thanks,
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They will all have a number, the reason I pointed you to post 59 it shows you the part number of the steel bolt. If it's a steel bolt model, the outside half will have 37560-25k on it.
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09-28-2017, 01:02 PM
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#86
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Florida
Posts: 11
THOR #5545
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Axis door lock
If it has a steel striker a magnet will stick to it.. The zinc alloy one is not magnetic.
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10-29-2017, 12:26 PM
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Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: North Carolina
Posts: 67
THOR #5052
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Quote:
Originally Posted by petew
More time on the phone today.
After being blown off by Thor I started to do the slow burn which resulted in my doing a little research.
It is not the NTSB that looks into these things but rather the NHTSH, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
I called them and explained the problem and they said that they would be happy to entertain a complaint .
It meets their criteria as a safety hazard but they cannot take the complaint from me because my latch did not break.
So if one of you folks that has experienced being trapped inside or outside of your coach wants to make a complaint they will take it and investigate it.
I would urge someone to do this , it may save a life.
NHTSH phone # is 888-327-4236 , any of the representatives can take your complaint.
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Thanks petew - I just filed a complaint online with the NHTSA also. Now I need to decide if I replace with a Bauer or find a good keyless unit for my Challenger 37TB. Appreciate yours, and everyone's, input on this topic.
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10-29-2017, 01:11 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Florida
Posts: 11
THOR #5545
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Axis vegis door lock
I also filed complaint a couple months ago. My concern was rep I spoke with filed complaint against thor. Tried to tell them these Tri mark locks are in many other rv,s made by many Mfg. Since I had the experienced locked end the rv I put new steel stricker plunger lock in but went one step further. I cut a one inch piece of the inside door frame away at the striker location which allows me to push striker open with a screwdriver. Cut out frame not noticeable. May be over kill but will not get trapped inside. I also had serious problem with power transfer switch in my 24.1 that I'll post soon.
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10-29-2017, 03:00 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 30.3 Sold
State: Arkansas
Posts: 439
THOR #8012
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I've been trying to establish for us Thor owners would version of the lock has been failing.
Here are the two types they routinely use.
Jbird, can you confirm which version of the lock your challenger has?
My belief is that most, if not all, failures have been the top picture below. This is also the lock that Trimark offers a steel plunger for. They do not offer a steel plunger for the bottom lock (white inside and different handle on inside) and claim this type does not have the failure problem.
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10-29-2017, 03:43 PM
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Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: North Carolina
Posts: 67
THOR #5052
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tnedator
I've been trying to establish for us Thor owners would version of the lock has been failing.
Here are the two types they routinely use.
Jbird, can you confirm which version of the lock your challenger has?
My belief is that most, if not all, failures have been the top picture below. This is also the lock that Trimark offers a steel plunger for. They do not offer a steel plunger for the bottom lock (white inside and different handle on inside) and claim this type does not have the failure problem.
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Tnedator - Thanks for the note. Ours is the top picture.
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10-30-2017, 10:40 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A. C. E. 30.1
State: Indiana
Posts: 164
THOR #1488
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It was the top one that broke in ours. Jim.
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10-30-2017, 01:49 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 25.4
State: California
Posts: 784
THOR #6582
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pwstick
...snip... Since I had the experienced locked end the rv I put new steel stricker plunger lock in but went one step further. I cut a one inch piece of the inside door frame away at the striker location which allows me to push striker open with a screwdriver. Cut out frame not noticeable. May be over kill but will not get trapped inside. I also had serious problem with power transfer switch in my 24.1 that I'll post soon.
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Could you post a photo of your "modification"? I'm not clear on what you removed and how you operate the latch. To be cute, I envision a small box with a sign, "IN CASE OF LOCK-IN, - BREAK GLASS" to get to the screwdriver.
Seriously though, Thor needs to do the right thing and pressure Trimark to replace these nightmares.
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Hellwig sway bars F&R, 235/85 Hankook ATM, alignment...HUGE!!!
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10-30-2017, 08:03 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: Florida
Posts: 11
THOR #5545
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Axis door lock
Hopefully photos will help. It works very easy with screwdriver to open. The striker plate mounted to door frame is a double thickness, it helps to cut out one thickness of back of striker plate n one inch slot in door frame.
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11-01-2017, 03:12 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 25.4
State: California
Posts: 784
THOR #6582
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pwstick
Hopefully photos will help. It works very easy with screwdriver to open. The striker plate mounted to door frame is a double thickness, it helps to cut out one thickness of back of striker plate n one inch slot in door frame.
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Thanks Pwstick, now I get it! _ _ _ Hey Thor, is anyone reading this?? !!!
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Bilsteins and Sumos front and rear...HUGE! FatMat and Hoodliner...HUGE!
Hellwig sway bars F&R, 235/85 Hankook ATM, alignment...HUGE!!!
Battery watering, 260watts Solar and BigFeets to make life easier.
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11-01-2017, 03:55 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 Windjammer
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,179
THOR #7074
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I do have the lock with the white inside handle I'm not sure this is susceptible to the same lockout breakage but I was wondering your thoughts on this instead of notching the frame door do you think since you've already went through this somebody drilled a hole through the frame instead of notching it and put your screwdriver through the hole to unlock the door? Thank you. ** the only question now is who will be the Unlucky one that has to sue Thor and Trimark when something deadly happens in their motorhome with all of these problems listed here you would think they would have a great case unbelievable there's not a recall.
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Silver Safe-T-Plus Steering Control
SSF-106-40 SumoSprings Solo Front Bump Stop SSR-107-47 SumoSprings Rear Bump Stop
Hellwig 7718 Front Sway Bar & 7180 Rear Sway Bar
Koni FSD Front Shocks 8805-1042 / Koni FSD Rear Shocks 8805-1043
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11-01-2017, 04:06 PM
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#96
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 24.1
State: North Carolina
Posts: 292
THOR #5374
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Quote:
Originally Posted by revjeffrey
I do have the lock with the white inside handle I'm not sure this is susceptible to the same lockout breakage but I was wondering your thoughts on this instead of notching the frame door do you think since you've already went through this somebody drilled a hole through the frame instead of notching it and put your screwdriver through the hole to unlock the door? Thank you. ** the only question now is who will be the Unlucky one that has to sue Thor and Trimark when something deadly happens in their motorhome with all of these problems listed here you would think they would have a great case unbelievable there's not a recall.
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When I spoke with Thor on the phone about the lock issue I mentioned the scenario of a fire during the night. Their (customer rep)reply was that they provide an emergency exit at the rear of the coach.
I asked what about people that may be sleeping up front , she said there was an emergency exit in the back...
They don't care
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11-01-2017, 04:12 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 Windjammer
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,179
THOR #7074
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WOW !!! Send that Response to the NHTSA....
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Silver Safe-T-Plus Steering Control
SSF-106-40 SumoSprings Solo Front Bump Stop SSR-107-47 SumoSprings Rear Bump Stop
Hellwig 7718 Front Sway Bar & 7180 Rear Sway Bar
Koni FSD Front Shocks 8805-1042 / Koni FSD Rear Shocks 8805-1043
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11-01-2017, 04:46 PM
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#98
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,117
THOR #7035
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Except that the rear emergency exit is for when the coach has rolled over on the door side so it isn't usable. Not for when a manufacturing defect prevents you from using the door normally.
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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11-01-2017, 07:36 PM
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#99
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E. 30.2
State: Ohio
Posts: 103
THOR #8054
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Quote:
Originally Posted by petew
When I spoke with Thor on the phone about the lock issue I mentioned the scenario of a fire during the night. Their (customer rep)reply was that they provide an emergency exit at the rear of the coach.
I asked what about people that may be sleeping up front , she said there was an emergency exit in the back...
They don't care
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I’m surprised they didn’t just tell you to have a front and rear Saws-All installed in case of one of those emergencies. I wonder if any of them use the products that they build?
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11-01-2017, 07:42 PM
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#100
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,117
THOR #7035
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So the real situation is: you've been hit from behind by a big truck rendering the emergency exit in the rear unusable. You can smell the gas leaking from the fuel tank. You go to leave by the door and the lock has snapped. The clock is ticking........
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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