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06-28-2021, 04:57 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 4
THOR #23996
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Locked out of coach
Help! We are locked out of our Outlaw 37rb. We just bought the RV Saturday and went on our first trip yesterday. Going in and out of RV had been fine all weekend! However this morning I went to open the front door and even though it’s not locked, it won’t open. I can pull on the handle and it comes out, but door won’t open. The sliding glass door in rear is locked as are all windows. Anyone have this issue or know what the cause is and how to fix?
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06-28-2021, 05:11 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: AXIS 25.3
State: California
Posts: 142
THOR #20631
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I looked up your rig and it looks like the lock is the 7" high type I have on my Axis. If so, try this: push the lock paddle closed while locking and unlocking a couple of times. You may hear or feel a click as the paddle re-engages. Good luck.
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2024 Vegas 26.1
Previous rigs: 2018 Axis 25.3, 2016 Wildwood X-lite 231RKXL, 1998 Thor Tahoe Lite 19UD, 1990 Starcraft Meteor tent trailer.
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06-28-2021, 05:16 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Welcome to the forum also!
Don't worry: someone in here will bake you a cake with a file in it...
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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06-28-2021, 06:41 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,129
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tnsheets@yahoo.com
Help! We are locked out of our Outlaw 37rb. We just bought the RV Saturday and went on our first trip yesterday. Going in and out of RV had been fine all weekend! However this morning I went to open the front door and even though it’s not locked, it won’t open. I can pull on the handle and it comes out, but door won’t open. The sliding glass door in rear is locked as are all windows. Anyone have this issue or know what the cause is and how to fix?
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You didn't say what year your Outlaw is. From about 2014 to 2018 Trimark (the lock manufacturer Thor uses) made locks with potmetal latches that eventually break and make it impossible to retract the latch. There are dozens of threads on this forum alone that start just like yours does. You need to get inside the coach and disassemble the lock assembly to get the door open. Some have had to pry the door open bending it in the process to get inside if no other entry means (window) are available. Those that have the trouble prone lock that haven't replaced it always leave an access window unlocked in case it does happen.
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06-28-2021, 07:07 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 4
THOR #23996
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[I forgot to mention that the keys are inside the RV🤦*♀️
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06-28-2021, 07:10 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tnsheets@yahoo.com
[I forgot to mention that the keys are inside the RV🤦*♀️
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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06-28-2021, 07:11 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 4
THOR #23996
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Sorry it is a 2019.
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06-28-2021, 08:50 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,883
THOR #6826
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I feel your pain. Good reason to keep a spare set of keys outside! I keep a full set in a basement compartment and have a compartment key zip tied in a hard to get to place on the chassis. I would be VERY reluctant to pry open the entry door by force. I think the risk of expensive damage would be high. If all else fails I think I’d break out a ceiling vent and enter from the roof. Replacements are cheap and easy to install. I typically keep the driver’s side window unlocked while we’re camping for this reason. Good luck!!
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06-28-2021, 09:36 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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X 2 for keeping a spare key where:
1. It's next to impossible to find.
2. It's not going to be used for anything but the "Oh crap!" situation.
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06-29-2021, 01:32 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 4
THOR #23996
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Locked out!
Good news! Hubby came home pulled the latch just a little harder then I did and it opened. It seems as though because the RV was unlevel (even just a little), the latch was catching. In our rush to get things ready to leave early the next day, racing all day in the heat, then coming home exhausted, pulling the spare keys out was the last thing we thought to do! Didn’t make that mistake again lol! Thank you for all the suggestions!!
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06-29-2021, 01:39 AM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Glad to know that it worked out okay for you.
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06-29-2021, 01:47 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Missouri
Posts: 2,324
THOR #6903
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The latches all need lubricated from thd inside
I prefer something with Teflon
Remive the screws and plate and lubricate thoroughly
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06-29-2021, 03:45 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: AXIS 25.3
State: California
Posts: 142
THOR #20631
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Great news.
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2024 Vegas 26.1
Previous rigs: 2018 Axis 25.3, 2016 Wildwood X-lite 231RKXL, 1998 Thor Tahoe Lite 19UD, 1990 Starcraft Meteor tent trailer.
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06-30-2021, 11:56 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2016 Thor Outlaw 29H
State: Tennessee
Posts: 668
THOR #13869
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I had something similar, the screen door didn't stay connected with the outer door, and then would jam in the jamb as the main door was pulled open.
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06-30-2021, 12:23 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 10scDust
I had something similar, the screen door didn't stay connected with the outer door, and then would jam in the jamb as the main door was pulled open.
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Mine tries to do that every once in a while...
In our case: the bristle sweeper at the door bottom gets loose, and slides outward.
It just needs to be pushed back into place, and monitored...
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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07-01-2021, 12:07 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: South Carolina
Posts: 694
THOR #22342
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This was my first concern when i purchased my RV. In some remote spot, lost keys while canoeing. So, i have a complete set of keys in the LP gas compartment. This compartment isnt locked for safety reasons. So, find a good metal magnet key holder and attach to LP gas brackets. Also, put another key for ignition. Why spend $250 dollars for FORD to replace key on a vacation.
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07-01-2021, 11:23 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2016 Thor Outlaw 29H
State: Tennessee
Posts: 668
THOR #13869
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Quote:
Originally Posted by txc2936@yahoo.com
This was my first concern when i purchased my RV. In some remote spot, lost keys while canoeing. So, i have a complete set of keys in the LP gas compartment. This compartment isnt locked for safety reasons. So, find a good metal magnet key holder and attach to LP gas brackets. Also, put another key for ignition. Why spend $250 dollars for FORD to replace key on a vacation.
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I did the same, only I zip tied it under the propane's regulator cover where you can't see it.
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07-03-2021, 06:44 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 25.4
State: California
Posts: 225
THOR #7440
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I was at a launch ramp last year and got out of my coach to prep the boat for launch and the wind blew my door closed and locked me out, my drivers window was open so I was able to climb through it, when I got home I took apart the latch to see if anything broke, all was good and turns out the dead bolt was what was locking and the reason is the mounting screws on the inside for the entire latch assembly were just a little loose and lets the dead bolt move with a the impact of the door closing hard, after the reassembly an with the screws tight the dead bolt no longer moves when the door closes, I also keep a set of keys outside now in a safe place
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07-03-2021, 07:00 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: 2016 Newmar
State: Indiana
Posts: 323
THOR #1075
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I glued a small piece of metal in the propane bay totally out of site and used a key magnet holder. I just put the door keys in the holder. It worked for 8 years before selling the unit.
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07-04-2021, 12:14 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Thor Ace 33.1
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,266
THOR #20274
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tnsheets@yahoo.com
Good news! Hubby came home pulled the latch just a little harder then I did and it opened. It seems as though because the RV was unlevel (even just a little), the latch was catching. In our rush to get things ready to leave early the next day, racing all day in the heat, then coming home exhausted, pulling the spare keys out was the last thing we thought to do! Didn’t make that mistake again lol! Thank you for all the suggestions!!
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Look at the latch and adjust it as necessary, mine was out of adjustment from the factory and hard to close and open now it can be clicked closed with one finger it's so easy to adjust.
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