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2006 nimbus 336 [Entry door mechanism/lock problems]

Front entry door will not open from the outside.

Getting tired of borrowing ladders and climbing in the windows.

I have removed the lock. A little worn but should work. I can get to work for a while then breaks again.

Some one has worked on it before. There is a plastic piece inside under the lock. Starting to crack in the corners. Inside the door. Moves around a little. Always had and never caused a problem. Yesterday that changed. All looks the same but unreliable.

I removed the three screws removed both sides. All looks well worn a bit but should work.

Any ideas?

I hear rumors that these locks are unreliable. Some posts on the forum. Older coaches mostly older than mine. Contacted Foretravel had to leave message. No response.

Any one else have this problem.Thinking new lock and trim.

Door has popped a few screws around the seams but still straight with tight joints. 

In Fredericksburg Tx camping.
2006 Nimbus 336
Built 2005 may be one of the first coaches labeled Nimbus.
DEMCO Air-force One braking system.
Towing 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport.
Road Master Falcon 5250 tow bar.

Re: 2006 nimbus 336 [Entry door mechanism/lock problems]

Reply #1 –
Quote from: tmehrkam –
Front entry door will not open from the outside.


I hear rumors that these locks are unreliable. Some posts on the forum. Older coaches mostly older than mine.

Looking at the photos, that mechanism is different than those used 2003 and prior.  Not sure when Foretravel switched to that model.  It's likely from TriMark, though.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: 2006 nimbus 336 [Entry door mechanism/lock problems]

Reply #2 –
The mechanism is definitely different than my '02 but the door still looks like a PTL Engineering.  You might try them for replacement parts.  I purchased a replacement hold open arm from them and they were very helpful.  Does it have a Schlage type key cylinder on the exterior?
George Mann
2002 U320 #5934
2017 Rubicon
2013 BMW GS
Waterford MI

Re: 2006 nimbus 336 [Entry door mechanism/lock problems]

Reply #3 –
Two small locks on outer latch. Not another lock.
2006 Nimbus 336
Built 2005 may be one of the first coaches labeled Nimbus.
DEMCO Air-force One braking system.
Towing 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport.
Road Master Falcon 5250 tow bar.

Re: 2006 nimbus 336 [Entry door mechanism/lock problems]

Reply #4 –
Added two more photos. The inner latch is a
 On a plastic piece black also. Outer lock showing the two key cylinders top is the deadbolt. The inside handle for the deadbolt is missing. Is fell apart. You can see the model number on the new edge photo.
2006 Nimbus 336
Built 2005 may be one of the first coaches labeled Nimbus.
DEMCO Air-force One braking system.
Towing 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport.
Road Master Falcon 5250 tow bar.

Re: 2006 nimbus 336 [Entry door mechanism/lock problems]

Reply #5 –
Quote from: tmehrkam –
You can see the model number on the new edge photo.


That's PTL's model number for the door.  They might be able to tell you the lock/latch mechanism part info and supplier.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: 2006 nimbus 336 [Entry door mechanism/lock problems]

Reply #6 –
Lock is a    
17220-07 - TriMark RV Motorhome Entrance Door Exterior

Looks like you can order parts from TriMark  Also goes by part # 030-0900
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

Re: 2006 nimbus 336 [Entry door mechanism/lock problems]

Reply #7 –
FIXED! cost a few hours of time and aggravation on the trip.

Locked the latch and tied the door closed with a rope and boy scout knots. Spend two days in Brazos bend State park in Texas and made it home without problems.

Did some maintenance at the farm and today finally had time to address the lock issue. Remove the lock and assembled the inner and outer parts 0f the door.  The lever on the outer lock was not engaging the lever on the inner lock.  the inner plate was warped maybe 1/4 inch.

What the heck decided to fix or break the latch. Put a heavy piece of wood in my big shop vice.  Used ball ping hammer to straighten the back plate.  Was able to do it without defacing anything.  Straightened the lever coming from the outdoor lock the same way. Hammer and vice grips.  Put the two pieces together out side the door,  Examined to make sure levers engaged.

Reinstalled inner and outer locks and snugged down the screws without forcing anything.

Works like brand new.  Will order a new inner spacer.  Cosmetically it is cracked and the corners are missing. No hurry it will work fine.

Thanks for all the comments.

They were a great help as always.
2006 Nimbus 336
Built 2005 may be one of the first coaches labeled Nimbus.
DEMCO Air-force One braking system.
Towing 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport.
Road Master Falcon 5250 tow bar.

Re: 2006 nimbus 336 [Entry door mechanism/lock problems]

Reply #8 –
Ordered a inside bezel from Foretravel parts. Should have it in the next couple of days.
2006 Nimbus 336
Built 2005 may be one of the first coaches labeled Nimbus.
DEMCO Air-force One braking system.
Towing 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport.
Road Master Falcon 5250 tow bar.

Re: 2006 nimbus 336 [Entry door mechanism/lock problems]

Reply #9 –
Installed the new bezel. Two hundred percent better. The inside red deadbolt handle broke. Looking for something to use for a replacement.
2006 Nimbus 336
Built 2005 may be one of the first coaches labeled Nimbus.
DEMCO Air-force One braking system.
Towing 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport.
Road Master Falcon 5250 tow bar.