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bcbowers · 06-18-2009, 06:33 PM

My local Camping World is trying to repair the battery compartment fire damage on my 2003 Alpine 40' FDTS. The compartment door and the handle / lock mechanism was damaged beyond repair. They're having a new door made but the handle / lock mechanism needs to be replaced.

Does anyone happen to know where Camping World or I can acquire a new handle?

Whatever information you can provide would be appreciated! I can be reached directly at bcbowers@q.com or Bob.Bowers@qwest.com.

EngineerMike · 06-18-2009, 06:39 PM

I think it is a Southco product. You will have to identify which, then call Southco to find a dealer that will sell by the onesies-twosies cuz IIRC they don't sell retail.

Jim A · 06-18-2009, 08:24 PM

It is a Southco C5 latch. If you search for Southco on this forum, you should find sources for it. A friend ordered a few of them from a source found on this forum, and gave me one. I also bought one through Acacia RV. (Their card is linked to the Alpine Socal website.

takepride · 06-18-2009, 10:49 PM

Bob:

There is info here, including sources:

http://www.irv2.com/forums/f104/carg...hes-38436.html

http://www.irv2.com/forums/f104/brok...tch-46807.html

http://www.irv2.com/forums/f104/outs...cks-14808.html

Here is their website and contact information:

http://www.southco.com/

Good luck, let us know the results.

tinytom · 06-19-2009, 08:24 AM

Try Northwest RV Supply in Eugene, Or Just there two weeks ago and they had a bin full of them. They specialize in RV surplus parts

bcbowers · 06-19-2009, 11:11 AM

I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY appreciate al the information you guys have provided!!! I just got off the phone with Camping World and directed them towards the South CO web site.

Now I just wait for the next issue to come up ....