Locked out

[Pete Masterson]

I had some problems with my 'upper' door lock... first, try a
thorough dose of graphite. It did wonders for my lock. I eventually
took the inside panel of the door off and used graphite to lubricate
the connections where the push rods link to the lock ... but 95% of
the improvement came from simply lubricating the lock generously with
graphite through the keyhole. The interior linkages are quite simple
and aren't likely to either come apart or jam up -- although anything
is possible.

Be sure you have the right key. (I have a key for the storage doors
that looks similar to the door key -- but it's different.)

If the graphite doesn't do the job -- then call a locksmith. There is
no "easy" way into a 'Bird without breaking a window. You can try to
work on the bedroom windows as they have a simple latch -- I needed
to adjust mine to get a solid lock... perhaps yours aren't latching
fully (as was mine before I fixed it) -- it's worth a shot before
breaking glass. (Pick a small window if you must break in ... one
where you can reach the lock and pull up the plunger.)

Pete Masterson
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
aeonix1@...
On the road at Johnson CIty Texas



On Apr 19, 2007, at 5:37 PM, Mike McMahan wrote:

> OK Guys, I'm stumped. Last night fueled up at the Flying J. Went
> outside to finish dumping etc. When I went to go back in the coach
> door was locked(small lock, not deadbolt). I got out my exra key and
> unlocked the door assuming that I had hit the lock on the way out. I
> went out to yhe coach a few minutes ago and the door is locked. It
> appears something in the lock mechanism has come loose. The key will
> not turn the lock far enougth to open. All of the windows are
> locked. Anyone have an easy way in. Thanks, Mike McMahan 1989 PT 40
>