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09/4/2009 at 7:51pm
 Location:  Swadlincote Derbyshire
 Outfit: Knaus Sun Ti
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Last week when trying to get in caravan could not lock or unlock it. Messed with it a bit and finally got in OH sprayed WD on key and lock and now its ok ish!! Rang dealer  and they say they need it back.........had loads of problems

We are off to sunny Hunstanton on Sat would you leave the van unlocked for the journey and stay???????????

Dont know what to do for the best  caravan booked in at dealer 5th May!!!



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09/4/2009 at 8:30pm
 Location: north wales
 Outfit: Sprite+Quattro+FB
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It is an easy job to put a new lock on and they are very cheap, but you probably haven't time to get hold of one.

Brian



09/4/2009 at 9:47pm
 Location:  Wigan
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Hi claire

Are you going to Searles I just love it there always used to go with mum and dad now I take them !

Even if your not Hunstantons great.



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09/4/2009 at 11:13pm
 Location: Herts
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It's up to you but if you are like us you lock up only to come back to your 'van and discover that you have accidently left a window open or someone comes back from the swimming pool, realises that the others have the key so undoes the window that has been left on the catch.  On our caravan you can lock the bottom part of the door from the inside which might be a good idea for you to do when travelling.

hth and have a great time if you do go



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09/4/2009 at 11:37pm
 Location: hull
 Outfit: tent caravan
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hi if it is searles your going to we have always found it very safe, go buy a flemma door bar, it helps you in and out of the van and it also acts as a security bar when locked, ours is fixed so it goes over the lock,they are about £45-£50 easy to fit,then you wont be worried about your caravan door,hope this helps you,have a great time.

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10/4/2009 at 8:41am
 Location:  Swadlincote Derbyshire
 Outfit: Knaus Sun Ti
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Quote: Originally posted by vulcan7 on 09/4/2009

Hi claire

Are you going to Searles I just love it there always used to go with mum and dad now I take them !

Even if your not Hunstantons great.

Yes its Searles




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10/4/2009 at 8:42am
 Location:  Swadlincote Derbyshire
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Quote: Originally posted by ashwellgirl on 09/4/2009

It's up to you but if you are like us you lock up only to come back to your 'van and discover that you have accidently left a window open or someone comes back from the swimming pool, realises that the others have the key so undoes the window that has been left on the catch.  On our caravan you can lock the bottom part of the door from the inside which might be a good idea for you to do when travelling.

hth and have a great time if you do go

 

Good Idea Thanks




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10/4/2009 at 8:54am
 Location: Hampshire
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Claire

We had problems with our lock on our van when we first had it. Took it off and lubricated it. I put it back but did not tighten up the screws as tight as they were. Never had anymore trouble.

It is often quicker and better to do the job yourself than take it back to the dealer who will only do the same.

 

 



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10/4/2009 at 7:55pm
 Location: Southwest
 Outfit: Mondeo 2.2 Titanium X
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Ask the dealer what you can do so you can use your van, it's bad news that they can't do something to fit a quick job in & get you on your way with a good usable lock.

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