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Title: Broken door handle
Post by: Moby on November 20, 2023, 07:56:44 am
'93 U225
My door handle just got trashed.
I had to pretty much destroy it to get out.
And I need a new one quick.
How hard is it to find a replacement?
Title: Re: Broken door handle
Post by: Twig on November 20, 2023, 09:15:42 am
I got one from Foretravel.
Title: Re: Broken door handle
Post by: Olde English on November 20, 2023, 07:25:39 pm
Winnebago industries.
Title: Re: Broken door handle
Post by: DaBus on November 20, 2023, 08:13:10 pm
A picture of the handle and a part number would be really helpful.

Jerre
Title: Re: Broken door handle
Post by: Jeff & Sandy on November 21, 2023, 10:27:49 am
A picture of the handle and a part number would be really helpful.

Jerre

Glass door handle replacement (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=44430.msg449789#msg449789)
Title: Re: Broken door handle
Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on November 21, 2023, 10:40:27 am
Glass door handle replacement (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=44430.msg449789#msg449789)
I don't think that is the one Moby is asking about.  More likely the entry door lock assembly with the trouble-prone sliding bolt and fragile handle.

Title: Re: Broken door handle
Post by: wolfe10 on November 21, 2023, 10:42:21 am
Ya, I am not clear on whether it is the "assist" handle or the door close/lock mechanism that is needed. Suspect the latter based on the first post: "I had to pretty much destroy it to get out."
Title: Re: Broken door handle
Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on November 21, 2023, 10:45:58 am
Brett - I agree.  This is a known malfunction.  I posted a thread on my approach to preventing the "LOCKED INSIDE SYNDROME".

1993 GV Entry Door Handle repair (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=41777.0)

Title: Re: Broken door handle
Post by: Jeff & Sandy on November 21, 2023, 10:49:55 am
Brett - I agree.  This is a known malfunction.  I posted a thread on my approach to preventing the "LOCKED INSIDE SYNDROME".

1993 GV Entry Door Handle repair (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=41777.0)

Happened to me, had to go in through the window.
Title: Re: Broken door handle
Post by: Moby on November 22, 2023, 06:12:53 pm
Yeah,
Its the door lock handle that's shot.
The interior lever came off in my hand and things got worse from there.
Once I got it open (ask me about climbing out the window) I took apart the latches inside the handle assembly that grabbed the "Nader bolt" and figured I'd use the deadbolt installed by the PO until THAT gave up the ghost!
 The backset for the deadbolt basically fell apart in my hands.  JUST TRY TO FIND A 5" BACKSET in Wilkes Barre.  I dare you.
 Actually, I found the last one,  so at least the door gets secure.
 Now my waterpump has a drip.
 It never ends.
 (See other post, "Murphys Law".
Title: Re: Broken door handle
Post by: Moby on November 22, 2023, 06:26:44 pm
Backset in question.
Other lock to follow
Title: Re: Broken door handle
Post by: Dakota Slim on November 22, 2023, 09:31:05 pm
I lost the key to my original Schlage deadbolt and was able to get a free replacement deadbolt assembly and keys from them.
The PO of your coach should have done the same. They have (or had back when) a lifetime guarantee.
I can't remember whether I used a part number or sent photos.
Title: Re: Broken door handle
Post by: Protech Racing on November 22, 2023, 10:02:34 pm
I added an inverted coat hook to pull the door closed.
  After I drilled the lever , added a set screw. etc.
Title: Re: Broken door handle
Post by: Moby on November 23, 2023, 10:28:26 am
I added an inverted coat hook to pull the door closed.
  After I drilled the lever , added a set screw. etc.

NOW he tells us!
Title: Re: Broken door handle
Post by: Journey, Roam, Explore on November 25, 2023, 12:29:22 am
Lol...