garymaule Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 hello guys i'm new to caravaning and recently purchased a used caravan and i can't open the door to the cassette toilet to empty it the lock turns but will not open i've noticed that is has what looks like plastic hinges can i tap these out or drill them out and put new plastic hinges in or would it be peramently damaged i'm scared to try and lever it the door with a screwdriver incase i do more damage and finally is a replacement lock hard to come by model swift conquerer 560 guys i also have a problem with the main caravan door lock that its a struggle to open it and were scared that the key is going to snap in this i would like to purchase a replacement lock but don't know where to look for one any help appreciated thanks gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechSteve Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 what year is the van Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RADIOTWO Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 hello guysi'm new to caravaning and recently purchased a used caravan and i can't open the door to the cassette toilet to empty it the lock turns but will not open i've noticed that is has what looks like plastic hinges can i tap these out or drill them out and put new plastic hinges in or would it be peramently damaged i'm scared to try and lever it the door with a screwdriver incase i do more damage and finally is a replacement lock hard to come by model swift conquerer 560 guys i also have a problem with the main caravan door lock that its a struggle to open it and were scared that the key is going to snap in this i would like to purchase a replacement lock but don't know where to look for one any help appreciated thanks gary Hi Gary, I know Steve is on the case, but is there not a button you press to open the casseette door ? and the main door, it poss wants just stripping down and lubricating, but don't put grease or oil in the barrel (just a lock cleaner) Radiotwo Quote Steve - Land Cruiser Amazon Auto + Pageant Series 5 Champagne The match between car and caravan is perfect in accordance with a mix of European standards. However, according to the British Towing Code the percentage (loaded caravan / kerbweight tow car) is 49%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechSteve Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 if i know what year it is i can tell weather or not you can knock the hinge pins out on the bog ooopps toilet door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymaule Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 if i know what year it is i can tell weather or not you can knock the hinge pins out on the bog ooopps toilet door guys thanks for your replies the help is appreciated i've only been on the forum half an hour and the help and replies is excellent thankyou its a 1996 swift conquerer twin axle guys the button jams and gets stuck in. ......i've got a small thin screw driver and popped the button back out but alas the door still won't open thanks for your replies Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechSteve Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 yes you can knock out the hinge pins, if i remember right the problem your having is down to a corroded 'O' ring jamming the push . you'll need to strip the locck out and remove the broken rubber bits that have perished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymaule Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 yes you can knock out the hinge pins, if i remember right the problem your having is down to a corroded 'O' ring jamming the push . you'll need to strip the locck out and remove the broken rubber bits that have perished tradetech thanks for the reply one last question please once i drill out the plastic hinge pins where would i obtain replacements from and would i also replace the corroded o ring thanks bud for your help Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechSteve Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 you dont drill them just punch them out, have a good look, o ring from b and q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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