Cheap entrance door locks???

tux-THOR

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Tonite we got locked in our mh. I took the inside plate off and there is a piece of plastic the moves the lock pin broke so we were locked in.i was lucky to have some tools inside to move the lock by hand.Has anyone else replaced the lock on there's.I am sure there are lots that have.The lock that is on my 2016 Windsport 35c was a "Dexter " lock.i would like to get a good one that does not have one plastic piece in the lock.this is the one piece that seems to lock the door.plastic and steel don't mix.any make would be better with all steel thanks Tux.
 
We had the same exact thing happen. The plastic broke. We were locked outside and couldnt get in. Long story. There was a bear coming up the path towards us and could have got nasty. I contacted Dexter and told us our story and they immediately sent us a whole new latch free of charge.
There is also a fellow that has machined a new latch out of stainless steel which will last forever . We purchased it also but i don`t have the perticulars handy
 
So Dexter sent you a new latch in time to get away from the bear?!? Wow, that's quick service.

J/K If you give me the straight line I can't resist...
 
We had the same exact thing happen. The plastic broke. We were locked outside and couldnt get in. Long story. There was a bear coming up the path towards us and could have got nasty. I contacted Dexter and told us our story and they immediately sent us a whole new latch free of charge.
There is also a fellow that has machined a new latch out of stainless steel which will last forever . We purchased it also but i don`t have the perticulars handy
Was that for the Dexter lock? I know there was an aftermarket stainless steel replacement latch for the Trimark locks with the anemic pot metal latches.
 
Was that for the Dexter lock? I know there was an aftermarket stainless steel replacement latch for the Trimark locks with the anemic pot metal latches.
I ordered the replacement part from Amazon for $ 33.94 it was about $15.00 on eBay but later delivery and I don't know if it was free shipping
 
Like others my Trimark lock broke and I have to break in to my RV. I replaced the lock with a new Trimark which has better materials
 
Oooooops! I apologize. My lock is a Trimark. It was Trimark that replaced mine free of charge and i also ordered the stainless steel latch piece from the gentleman that machines the new piece.
 

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