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Bay Door Electric Lock VPA Actuator

Has any one found a source for the bay door Actuator by VPA?
Our motor has failed in one of the bays. The nylon gear has a broken tab.
VPA stopped production for this actuator 3 years ago and the replacement requires a lot of rework, per them.
Foretravel parts wants $79. VPA price was $21.53 when they had them in stock. Haven't found any at the RV Surplus stores around Elkart in the last few visits.

Dick & Sue
'99 U320 36'
"07 Escape
Dick & Sue
'99 U320, 36'
2015 F150 4x4 Supercrew
M & G with brakeaway system
Blue Ox Avail 10,000# tow bar
Grosse Ile, Mi.

Re: Bay Door Electric Lock VPA Actuator

Reply #1 –
Has any one found a source for the bay door Actuator by VPA?
Is this it?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/VIA-80172/?image=large
Check this thread also
http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=8114.msg35545#msg35545
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

Re: Bay Door Electric Lock VPA Actuator

Reply #2 –
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Is this it? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/VIA-80172/?image=large

That's the one, but no longer available from summit racing.
Dick & Sue
'99 U320, 36'
2015 F150 4x4 Supercrew
M & G with brakeaway system
Blue Ox Avail 10,000# tow bar
Grosse Ile, Mi.

Re: Bay Door Electric Lock VPA Actuator

Reply #3 –
I used the MES actuator that Barry references on his site:

http://www.a1electric.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AEOS&Product_Code=W15F

It required some rework of the mounting (drilling different holes, bending the actuator rod) but has been fine so far.  This one will not fit the front door application, so when my front door actuator failed, I removed one of the original ones from a bay door to use in the front door, and then refitted  the bay door with the MES one.
Dave and Nancy
1999/2013 U270 36' Xtreme
Motorcade # 16774
2013 Subaru Outback
KD0NIM

Re: Bay Door Electric Lock VPA Actuator

Reply #4 –
Thanks for the info. I just order 2 replacement from MES
My originals are double sided taped onto the door panel. The new one will be screwed on.

And thank you Barry for the info on your web page. That helped me decide to go with the MES replacement.
In my previous life, I had some experience in the auto fab business, so this should be a no "brainer".

Dick



Dick & Sue
'99 U320, 36'
2015 F150 4x4 Supercrew
M & G with brakeaway system
Blue Ox Avail 10,000# tow bar
Grosse Ile, Mi.

Re: Bay Door Electric Lock VPA Actuator

Reply #5 –
This is a timely (for me) subject.  I just had a bay door actuator decide not to actuate (see attached picture). Do I understand correctly that these are no longer available for replacement from FOT or Summit Racing and the Single MES Power Door lock Actuator  can be used? 

Getting in position to work on these is a bit exciting , too.  I had to just about stand on my head to get a picture of mine.
Ron Sedgley
Former 2002 U320 - Custom 38' Owner
            (2007 to 2021)    Build No. 6001

Re: Bay Door Electric Lock VPA Actuator

Reply #6 –
My larger concern would be if it were locked and failed, unable to open.
So any great ideas of getting in where you can not crawl across from other side ?
See it as big issue or am I missing something ?
Thanks
Dave

Re: Bay Door Electric Lock VPA Actuator

Reply #7 –
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My larger concern would be if it were locked and failed, unable to open.
So any great ideas of getting in where you can not crawl across from other side ?

unlocking_stuck_bay_door_lock
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

Re: Bay Door Electric Lock VPA Actuator

Reply #8 –
Hope I can remember this Barry when & if I need it.
Many thanks
Dave

Re: Bay Door Electric Lock VPA Actuator

Reply #9 –
Just installed the new MES actuator in the bay door yesterday. The hardest part was climbing under the door to measure for each link bend point.
MES was very prompt in delivery. I ordered a spare just in case another actuator goes south.

Thanks again for all the help on this board.

dick
Dick & Sue
'99 U320, 36'
2015 F150 4x4 Supercrew
M & G with brakeaway system
Blue Ox Avail 10,000# tow bar
Grosse Ile, Mi.