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Old 05-03-2015, 02:25 PM   #1
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Lock on rear diesel engine compartment access door

Do any of the Newmar's, particularly the Dutch Stars, have a lock on the rear engine access door. Maybe there's nothing back there that needs locking up but all my other diesel coaches have had a lock on that door and it just seems Newmars should also. Just thinking about all the cars/PUs that have hood locks and nothing near as expensive under there.

Anyone ever had any kind of vandalism happen at the rear of their coach?
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Old 05-03-2015, 02:55 PM   #2
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Never seen one. Never had any problems.
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Anything back there is going to take some big tools and a lot of time to remove.
I just don't see a need.
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Old 05-03-2015, 03:09 PM   #4
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Neither of ours did, but I added a couple.
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Old 05-03-2015, 04:38 PM   #5
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The latches on mine each have locks. I've never used them, and the keys to them are very common. In fact I had to replace one, and the key that came with it opened the old one too.
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Old 05-03-2015, 04:54 PM   #6
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Mine has a lock buit into the latch [common RV key] but I stopped using them along time ago. Probably wont help much, but in case of an emergency and quick access is required [smoke/fire], I dont want to be looking for my key......
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Old 05-03-2015, 05:42 PM   #7
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Ours have a lock and I do use it
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Old 05-03-2015, 07:42 PM   #8
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Ours has a locking latch also... Guess the lock went the way of rear ladders.
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Would a replacement latch with a locking key have to come from Newmar or are these latches fairly common and easy to find? Maybe have to go to a lock smith shop?
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The push button is pretty common. Just replace with a locking one. Personally, I wouldn't lock it. If you ever need emergency access, like to use a fire extinguisher you'll be hunting for a key. My Diplomat didn't have a lock either.
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Old 05-04-2015, 04:21 AM   #11
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Would a replacement latch with a locking key have to come from Newmar or are these latches fairly common and easy to find? Maybe have to go to a lock smith shop?
I was able to determine the manufacturer of the latch, but couldn't find an exact replacement on their website. I ended up buying from Newmar. About 50 bucks as I recall.
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Our 08 Dutch Star came with a lock on the push button - never use it. hope this helps, mark
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On three previous coaches I've never had a lock on the engine compartment & never had any vandal or theft issues. In the event of a fire you'll wish it wasn't locked!

I guess my question would be - Why do you feel you need a lock?
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On three previous coaches I've never had a lock on the engine compartment & never had any vandal or theft issues. In the event of a fire you'll wish it wasn't locked!

I guess my question would be - Why do you feel you need a lock?

On the mark!
I have always had and never locked.
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