Battery box barrel lock

olduns14
olduns14 Forum Participant Posts: 13
edited July 2020 in Caravans #1

My battery box lock on my Bailey Pursuit Plus 430/4 has been vandalised and battery stolen. Struggling to remove lock and not sure what lock removal key I need, and whether it will work given the damage. Considering other option of buying new door but Bailey cant supply a lock until September. Anybody had similar experience and and is it a straightforward job to put in  a new lock, maybe a generic lock available on ebay. Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks

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  • JVB66
    JVB66 Forum Participant Posts: 22,892
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    edited July 2020 #2

    Most locks on LV lockers are the same, most dealers will have them in stock   or look at CAK TANKS website they will have them

  • olduns14
    olduns14 Forum Participant Posts: 13
    edited July 2020 #3

    Thanks I will have a look. Any thoughts on removing the vandalised lock and inserting new one.

  • commeyras
    commeyras Club Member Posts: 1,853 ✭✭✭
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    edited July 2020 #4

    Sorry to hear about your problem.  Think the battery door lock is different from others , had a quick look and they are on my Bailey Ranger,  so make sure you get the right one!  If you can remove the lock a quick Google search will show that you can get a replacement lock for just over £12. If you need a new door complete they are about £50 and you will probably get away with replacing just the facia part (where the lock is).  Not sure there is a lock removal key.  Try using a metal bit on your drill in the centre of the lock it may get it off, nothing to lose if not!  Have a chat with your local dealer or Service Engineer.

  • commeyras
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    edited July 2020 #5

    Re my above.  Sorry, have just seen a video and there is a lock removal tool!  He shows using the tool or an old steak knife.  Just Google ' 'How to remove vandalised lock on caravan battery box door' and you will see it.  Replacing the door is a simple but more expensive solution. I had to change the door (No 5 I think it is called) to the external storage a few years ago.  No problems and I was able to reuse the old locks thus saving having yet another key.  Hope this helps.  

  • olduns14
    olduns14 Forum Participant Posts: 13
    edited July 2020 #6

    Thanks for the advice everyone I will have a go at the options and let you know how I get on.

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