I called Foretravel parts asking if they had any front entry door assist handles in stock. They did, so I bought one. I have attached 2 pictures. Cost was $24 plus shipping. I also asked if they had the chrome escutcheons and gaskets, they did not. Their part number is E5000DE.
My present handle is checked and cracked. The escutcheons are slightly pitted. I may have them re-plated. I will make new gaskets
Several months ago I replaced our entire door handle assembly the only difference is they will not engrave Foretravel in the handle. ITC Incorporated is the company that i ordered it from and they are the supplier to Foretravel.
I got ours from Fleming Sales OEM | Premium RV Accessories and Parts For Your Model (http://www.flemingsalesoem.com) They engraved the handle and machined both ends so it slips right in without having to remove the top keeper! Nice company, prompt service! ^.^d
I just ordered one for my'00 U320 for $27. It has a different part number than the '05 u270: 100012M
Just got one coming also same part number as Sven.
Do the newer handles & keepers look like our's? When I ordered from Fleming, all they asked was "Make, model, year". Oh yes, they asked what color I wanted 'Foretravel' etched in.
Got mine last year from Fortravel with the top and bottom gaskets. While I had it all apart, I scrubbed the chrome (not it's nice and shiny) and replaced the light in the top with a 3-LED strip. Much brighter.
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