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Outside Compartment Door finger lifts

At the recent Caravan Club meeting (Halloween Special) in Desert Hot Springs, Ca.   It was nice to see newer members with (new to them) 'recycled' Lazy Daze motorhomes.  One thing missing on several LD's was the finger lift surround on the outside compartment door locks. When questioned, a member mentioned that it was hard to lift a stuck door with just the key partially in the lock.   (when the rubber seals get sticky I use WashwaxAll on the seal and mating surface)
   I'm not sure why previous owners had removed the finger lifts?  Another owner speculated that older units didn't come with them, but my '99 did. In my early years with the Caravan Club, others had older units than mine, and I'm pretty sure that they all had the finger lifts as stock equipment.
   I located some while looking for folding table legs at JR Products, along with many odd little pieces parts that make their way into many RV's including our Lazy Dazes.  Compartment Door Finger Pull- 00195 | JR Products  As a wholesaler you have to find a retailer.  Amazon has alternate sources:  https://www.amazon.com/RV-Designer-L539-Finger-Pull-Compartment/dp/B0020YP00O/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1NS2SIRFPFFHW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qMzvoCltZqOtqK_18t1zJ0xKVViD0gLwwsY_4XtH2JvfC-vMqgsKKFlEjl1J9RWTZyVqsNWfrQk0R5fVxmRnc4Xe6k6balSsBV7CbFPlTCk0WrGQ83rkVn-G40R0V8xRgyG_-myTqe_E1SXGoepI_WeXO0xFU98t_0iPerzS34vwIy5hlAo-UrXYsqedltEd6-mQQUMz2AZqO2Gwg6B21qZTfffZ8zDGa9rbB17huhvWWqX_E_G7uRh3NIo5Ams7zwyCRKZ5e5PBn7TGktgRyDZkIP-y0ZEtxQ-DaSbZjFo._hBVcISJ0osdzQrSzRicecVyZJAPZgfELc5TzsXwuLM&dib_tag=se&keywords=door+latches+for+rvs+stainless+finger+lifts&qid=1730308687&sprefix=door+latches+for+rvs+stainless+finger+lifts%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-2
   Mine came painted blue, these are stainless. The paint has chipped off on mine in places, and doesn't stick well when re-applied. For the coach owners (I noticed this on a few LD's as I walked around)  stainless would be better than nothing.
    Browsing through the JR website revealed a lot of familiar looking items.  RV Parts & Camper Accessories in Buffalo NY | JR Products  Switches, surrounds, plumbing drains, and other strictly RV parts. They do have links to retailers, and Amazon may be the biggest retailer carrying their products.   RonB 

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RonB (Bostick) living in San Diego
Original owner of "Bluebelle" a '99 TKB
Re: Outside Compartment Door finger lifts
Reply #1 –
Industrial Lock and Hardware is a good source of finger pulls and custom round-lock replacements.
Finger Pull (tab) | Industrial Lock & Hardware Inc
Industrial Lock & Hardware Inc | Replace your CH751 locks
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Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Outside Compartment Door finger lifts
Reply #2 –
What length/size replacement cam locks did you order from Industrial Locks and Hardware specific to each storage door if you are willing to share.  Thanks so much!
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Re: Outside Compartment Door finger lifts
Reply #3 –
The size of each lock's various parts varies according to the door's function and thickness.
In the link below, print the sheet that shows how to measure each existing lock needing upgrading.
Guide | Industrial Lock & Hardware Inc

Use the online form for ordering. The locks for our LD arrived within a week and fit perfectly.
Order the reinforcement plates for the best security and long-term door durability.

Larry.
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Outside Compartment Door finger lifts
Reply #5 –
Hi Greg, I replaced my locks with cylindrical higher security within days of getting her new in 2000.  I also stuffed Bondo into the inside of the compartment door where the lock goes, to avoid crushing the door when the lock is tightened up. I also put aluminum backing plates on my two storage compartments. The generator door didn't need that, the water fill, refrigerator door, and electrical door didn't need that. Those are the only doors I have. (sewer hose didn't need it). LP tank access door can't be locked...fire code. 
   I just wanted people without the finger lifts, to know that they could be installed, and should have been on the rigs from the factory.     RonB
RonB (Bostick) living in San Diego
Original owner of "Bluebelle" a '99 TKB
Re: Outside Compartment Door finger lifts
Reply #7 –
Hi Steve;  I never considered that the finger pull could break!  I've had doors stick to the rubber seals, and I've pulled the rubber seal off of the double sided tape attachment point (to the frame). I also haven't had issues with freezing temperatures. I suppose water could accumulate around the doors, freeze, and prevent access to the point where the pull could break off. 
  Good to know. My pulls are in good shape for now. Other people could definitely use these if they have broken or missing pulls.     RonB
RonB (Bostick) living in San Diego
Original owner of "Bluebelle" a '99 TKB
 
Re: Outside Compartment Door finger lifts
Reply #9 –
Hi Ed;  Cutting into the doors is only to put in the 'non lock' thumb locks.  Double redundancy I think is unnecessary. I've been fine for 25 years. I don't stack heavy things where they can settle or strike the door from inside. I did use thread lock on the lock shaft to keep the nuts or screws in place.
The new more secure locks fit in the same holes. The dust cap seems unnecessary also. More things to go wrong.   RonB
RonB (Bostick) living in San Diego
Original owner of "Bluebelle" a '99 TKB