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Broken door handle

'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?
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Broken door handle

Reply #1 –
I got one from Foretravel.
1994 U280, Build 4490
Deming, NM.

Re: Broken door handle

Reply #2 –
Winnebago industries.
88 Grand Villa 36' ORED 3208 (throwaway)Cat.
 Build # 3150
Happiness is the maximum agreement of reality and desire.

Re: Broken door handle

Reply #3 –
A picture of the handle and a part number would be really helpful.

Jerre
Jerre and Kathy Griffin
2003 U320 4220 Special
Build # 6207
2022 RAM Laramie 4X4 EcoDiesel
2002 Country Coach Magna 37 Tag- Forever Coach-Died in fire 7/23
1997 Country Coach 32 Intrigue-No slides-Wonderful

Re: Broken door handle

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Jeff & Sandy –
Glass door handle replacement
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.

1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Broken door handle

Reply #6 –
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."
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
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Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Broken door handle

Reply #7 –
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

1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Broken door handle

Reply #9 –
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".
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Broken door handle

Reply #10 –
Backset in question.
Other lock to follow
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Broken door handle

Reply #11 –
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.
1993 U225 Build #: 4285
500 Watts Solar
Honda CRV AWD
Former 1981 Foretravel Travco
Retired, Full Time Off Grid Snowbird

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Reply #12 –
I added an inverted coat hook to pull the door closed.
  After I drilled the lever , added a set screw. etc.

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Reply #13 –
Quote from: Protech Racing –
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!
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Broken door handle

Reply #14 –
Lol...
'99 U320 40 WTFE
Build #5462,
1500 Watts Solar 600 amp Victron lithium
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Hemi
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