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Window Locks

Over time we've managed to break most of the Creation Window locks which, as I assume most know, are no longer made. Foretravel is also sold out of replacements.

I've been working with Drew Calder, an Etsy creator, who makes many kinds of "solutions" using 3D printing in his Etsy store called Ideaxtruder.  We're on Gen2 of the design which we've been using now for 6 months or so and are quite happy with. Using them requires drilling out the rivets used in the Creation locks and using a screw/keeper that Foretravel supplies. I've attached pictures to illustrate the lock, keeper and installed look.

You can find Drew's store here:  ideaxtruder - Etsy

Use the "Contact" link in the upper right of the page to contact Drew. Tell him you're interested in the RV Window Locks he designed for Randy Crete. He charges $5/lock. I don't remember the cost of the screw/keeper from Foretravel.

And, yes, I'm aware there are other solutions that have been suggested here on the Forum. These are what I'm using and I offer the solution here for anyone interested. I have no financial interest in Drew's work.

Randy




Randy (N4TDT) and Karen Crete
Sarasota, Florida
SOLD:  2000 U270 34' WTFE Build 5756 "Ole Red"

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Reply #1 –
Thanks, Randy.  I have 3 needing replacement and will order half a dozen.

I don't see the link to Drew's store in your post.  Can you paste it there?

Joe Phebus and Jaime Trujillo
2002 U270 3410  Build: 5953 Motorcader # 18595
2100 W Solar, 600 AH Battleborn Batteries,  Victron Multi-Plus II 3000 Inverter, Cerbo GX, & MPPT Chargers
1992 Geo Tracker

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Reply #2 –
Randy, does the screw keeper come in a package with a number on it. Shipping by Foretravel is usually more than the item shipped.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

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Reply #3 –
I don't have the part number but the parts department suggested this when I originally called to see if the Creation locks were available. I'm sure there's nothing special, I just don't know the proper names and size needed. A screw and nylock would accomplish the same thing.
Randy (N4TDT) and Karen Crete
Sarasota, Florida
SOLD:  2000 U270 34' WTFE Build 5756 "Ole Red"

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Reply #4 –
Randy
Can't seem to locate his site on Etsy.
Can you provide the link or Drews email address?  Interested in 5 or 6 of them
Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox

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Reply #5 –
All - Try this to contact Drew.

ideaxtruder - Etsy

Then choose Contact to send a note. These locks are NOT a listed item in this store.  Only available by special order.

Randy (N4TDT) and Karen Crete
Sarasota, Florida
SOLD:  2000 U270 34' WTFE Build 5756 "Ole Red"

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Reply #6 –
Thanks now book marked.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

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Reply #7 –
I made them out of angle aluminum and they are bommer and easy to make. A hacksaw, file and a drill
a little time and they are easy to make.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

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Reply #8 –
Right now I am using my old round spark plug gaper. Tapered lets me make it tight.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

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Reply #9 –
I use a black 1/4" fender washer with a hole drilled on one side.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

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Reply #10 –
Here's a couple of photographs of them. They are the same as the originals.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

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Reply #11 –
I've heard of someone who used a poker chip with a hole drilled off to the side.......
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Lynn & Marilyn Sickel
Tollville, AR
1997  U320  40'
2021 Chevrolet Silverado pickup
Motorcader  17257

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Reply #12 –
Heard that also, was quite awhile back. When I need one that's what I'll do.
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

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Reply #13 –
Quote from: Forewheelers –
I've heard of someone who used a poker chip with a hole drilled off to the side.......
tried that, they broke to easy.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

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Reply #14 –
Quote from: bbeane –
tried that, they broke to easy.

ditto
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

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Reply #15 –
Thanks for sharing. I use a small bolt with nylock nuts and a washer. Made mine from aluminum angle, but really like the look of your solution. Looks better than factory.
1998 36 foot U270 Build No. 5328 WTFE, 900 watts solar, Victron controller, B2B, bat monitor, 600 AMPH lithium with 2018 Chevy Colorado toad, SKP #110239, Motorcade #17781, 2021 Escape 17B for when Coach is broken down and campsites are too small, retired and full-timer since Dec. 2020. Part of RV family since 1963.