So I have my camper in the driveway getting ready for the summer. When I was done for the night I closed the door like I always do. When I went to go in it this morning it would not open. The handle pulls and has tension on it. It almost feels like the dead bolt is locked, but I don't have a key for it. Had anyone had this happen? How do I get in without destroying a window or the door.

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Michael, Jessica
Ryan & Tyler (Ryler)
2288D Fun Chaser
2006 GMC Sierra Denali

Well the dead bolt did lock slightly. The louvered window next to the door was open so I was able to pop the screen out by pushing on the top corner then pushing up. I then fabricated a hook out of a steal coat hanger by straightening it out, folding it in half (for strength) then bending a 90° angle about 2 inches long at the end. I put it by the dead bolt inside the trailer and had my wife guide me. Her instructions were spot on because we got it open on the first try!

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Michael, Jessica
Ryan & Tyler (Ryler)
2288D Fun Chaser
2006 GMC Sierra Denali

If you have a tip-out and it is in the "out" position, it can be manually pushed in enough to allow a smaller person to climb inside and unlock the door. We performed this trick at the Wisconsin National HiLo Rally. Just saying........

Bob

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2014 FR Heritage Glen 282RK
2013 F250 HD 6.7L Diesel
Formerly Owned: 1995 22D Fun Chaser & 2901L Classic

why not use the door key?

I didn't have a key for the dead bolt. I changed it out today with an old one I had laying around which is the same key for my house so no worries anymore. I hope.

Mike

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Michael, Jessica
Ryan & Tyler (Ryler)
2288D Fun Chaser
2006 GMC Sierra Denali

Ours did this while on a trip, us in our PJs. Lol. Finally had to call the locksmith. He had it opened in about 2 minutes. It was the deadbolt he said. We now have an extra key hidden outside in one of those magnetic key holders.