The only problem with the "Fortress of Solitude"

[ttikalsky]

Does the "inner" bolt reside in the door or the outer frame?

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gary Miller"
wrote:
> George,
>
> Mine is set up the same way. If memory serves, the lock bolt
> consists of an inner bolt and an outer sleeve. The electric portion
> is the inner bolt.
>
> Manually locking the deadbolt moves both parts at the same time.
>
> Since the extension limit of the inner bolt is the same as the outer
> sleeve, when you lock the bolt manually, the inner bolt should extend
> no further. Thus doing so will not afford you any additional
> security. I believe the switches are there in case you forgot to
> lock the door and are underway (dashboard), or in your bedroom for
> the night.
>
> What you may be running into is that by not moving the whole assembly
> all the way to the locked position, when you actuate the switch, the
> inner portion moves slightly further out. Now when you unlock the
> door manually, the inner portion is still protruding into the door
> jamb (just past the outer sleeve) preventing you from opening your
> door. Another thought is that the outer portion is binding and not
> going into the jamb all the way, or the inner portion is somehow able
> to move out further when the bolt is all the way into the jamb.
>
> If you have locked the door remotely and are standing at the door, I
> believe you can lock the bolt manually (causing the inner portion to
> push back into the outer) then unlock it and you will be free to open
> your door.
>
> You do have additional security by locking the latch and the bolt
> however.
>
> Regarding the 9mm. After penetrating the steel outer skin, the
> bullet will be greatly energy depleted and likely tumbling,
> especially if it is a hollow point. Keep in mind that the door is
> softer aluminum, but a heavier gauge. Windows are another option but
> they're laminated and won't burst like most safety glass and they're
> not produced in your shade anymore (I think). Consider ammo with a
> steel core.
>
> I also enjoy the fortress like nature of the Wanderlodge, especially
> with a family on board. My additional security consists of a well
> groomed and trained, 4 year old, 60 pound, female border collie.
> When the dinette becomes a bed, she moves to the stepwell platform
> for the night, which puts her nose at about most peoples' chin level
> if they were to open the door. Being young, her teeth are very white
> against her black face and 1000 yard border collie stare.
>
> Although she's received much training, she has never overcome her
> aversion to strange men (my wife says that's why border collies are
> considered smart), especially if they 1) wear a hat, 2)look at her,
> 3) smile at her (teeth), and/or 4)reach out to her. Put a frisbee in
> your hand, however, and she'll eventually like you. Where the kids
> go, she goes.
>
> Gary Miller
> 83 FC 33
> Wauwatosa, WI
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mrdonut12" <mrdonut12@y...>
> wrote:
> > I gotta tell ya, I love my bird. I've traveled all over and
> > always feel safe no matter where I park for the night.
> > This thing is literally the fortress of solitude.
> > I've only considered one problem and my extensive
> > "Blue Box" doesn't seem to address it and I've not seen
> > it come up in this forum.
> > I've got a remote lock for the entry door. I can
> > switch it from the driver's seat or the bedroom. It's
> > an electric solonoid operated lock cylinder.
> > So, where's the manual over-ride for this thing? What
> > happens when I can't get it to unlock? Sure, I can
> > get out, but how do I get back in? (grin)
> > I'll save my other security question (will a 9mm bullet
> > penetrate the skin) for another post. LOL
> >
> > George Witt
> > 81 FC 35
> > Lincoln, Nebraska--Huskers