The only problem with the "Fortress of Solitude"

[Gary Miller]

Actually, I don't think I answered the question...

From my recollection, and I'll be at my bird later today, the inner
portion resides in the door frame. If it's extended, manually
turning the bolt will push it back in. If the manual portion is
extended, the inner portion (electric) will not move when actuated.
It may extend somewhat if the manual bolt is not locked all the way
into the jamb, and could interfere with opening the door when the
manual bolt is retracted from it's partial position.

Basically, I believe they interfere with each other and cannot be
used at the same time, but the manual mode should always be able to
push the automatic mode clear of the door if you need to unlock the
door. Just lock the door manually(all the way), and unlock it.

-whew-

Gary Miller
83 FC 33
Wauwatosa, WI

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gary Miller"
wrote:
> It's a single deadbolt, two pieces. Moves as one single unit
> manually.
>
> Gary Miller
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "ttikalsky"

> wrote:
> > 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