Deadbolt malfunction

[Summer2003]

The deadbolt in my 2003 Class A Newmar Dutch Star stopped working and was in the locked position. The cylinder would turn with the key movement but it wouldn't grab to open so I had to bore out a hole to gain access. I called a locksmith out and then another and both were bewildered at the lock and that when I realized this must be a special order?

Anyone have any recommendations on where I can buy this lock and replace it myself or if it's a challenging job I may have to take it somewhere. I called my local RV repair place and they dont do it either.

[SeattlePirat]

Any locksmith worth his salt knows how to fix that lock. Take the pieces to a real locksmith and he will fix it. Mine broke on me 4 months and I took it to a LS who fixed it, then I took it and reinstalled it. You can pay him or her to reinstall it after its fixed too. Short of that, just call Newmar.

[Summer2003]

Yes that's the next step. The first 2 apparently just got scared off because of the bolt and didn't want to take on the project.

I've since then grabbed all the pieces and it seems like a straight forward replacement after I get it back. I'll update when completed

[veraken]

Here are a 2 files that may help you