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09-01-2012, 09:31 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Woodland
Posts: 86
M.O.C. #12081
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Baggage locks
Does anybody have trouble unlocking the baggage locks? It takes wiggling and several tries to get ours unlocked. Mentioned it to dealer when we first purchased and they said that's just how they are, frustrating for it to take 5 minutes to get the thing opened!!
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09-01-2012, 09:55 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Mine are a little tough, but I changed the locks. If it's the locks try using powdered graphite. If it's the old style locks you can adjust the swing arm a little and that will help. If it's the new slam door style locks try the graphite on the tongue of the lock also.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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09-02-2012, 07:43 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Castle Rock
Posts: 248
M.O.C. #11369
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Mine seem to get better with age.When first purchased it took awhile to get them open.Work much better after a year,does help but ......
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09-02-2012, 10:56 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Redlands
Posts: 460
M.O.C. #9135
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Ours were very difficult at first also. Over time they have become easier to operate.
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09-02-2012, 11:35 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Northwest Tennessee
Posts: 450
M.O.C. #10884
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Same here, sometimes only lock one to save time. We need to replace them!
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2012 Chevy 2500
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09-02-2012, 12:49 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Kamloops
Posts: 337
M.O.C. #9238
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Ours too were fiddly the first several months, then got a lot smoother.
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09-02-2012, 01:05 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location:
Posts: 724
M.O.C. #10948
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WD-40 corrected the problems I had!
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09-02-2012, 01:52 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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We have to use the graphite, too much blowing dust around here to use WD 40.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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09-02-2012, 03:11 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Augusta
Posts: 67
M.O.C. #12146
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Dupont Dry Wax Lube, get it @ Lowes.
Works great and leaves no oily residue to catch dust.
Try it and you will be hooked, just like the first
time you tried WD 40.
A lot cleaner than graphite, Dick.
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09-03-2012, 02:16 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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The Dupont product is great for a lot of things where dry lube is desired.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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09-03-2012, 10:33 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Montgomery
Posts: 502
M.O.C. #7196
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On my 05 I've had to replace one Baggage Latch and have dry lubed the locks a few times.
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09-03-2012, 10:40 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posts: 4,876
M.O.C. #1944
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WD-40 is not recommended for locks. Only powdered graphite should be used. Anything with an oily base collects dirt and grime and eventually the locks get gummy. Powdered graphite is recommended by locksmiths for all kinds of locks where a key is used.
Orv
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09-03-2012, 02:50 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Westford
Posts: 403
M.O.C. #1250
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Lock-ease liquid graphite is made for locks, it comes in a spray can. As others have posted avoid WD-40 as dust will stick to it.
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