Bessacarr door lock
I have a 2004 Bessacarr e445. Sadly, she's getting to an age where bits are wearing out. For example, the lock on the habitation door can no longer be operated by the key. A small plastic component has worn away. My local dealer is quoting nearly £200 to replace the lock. So, I'm hoping you kind fellow motorhomers can answer some questions.
Anyone know who makes these locks? On an internal component the letters PLAST2 are engraved.
Anyone have the phone number for Swift/Bessacarr spares? Googling just produces pages of dealers rather than Swift itself.
Anyone able to recommend a breakers who strip Bessacarrs?
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Your door lock will not be specific to a Bessacarr, which is a rebadged Swift, or even to the Swift brand in general. I'd not expect a lock from a breaker to be in any better condition than your own, tbh.
Instead, take a look around the accessory shops and select a lock that will do the job and which you can then fit yourself.
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Swift do not sell spares direct, you have to go through a dealer.
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I don't use the original lock on the access door. It is far too easy to open it with a screwdriver. Instead I have fitted a far more secure lock made by Milenco that fits outside the door.
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Thanks for the responses. I realised that Swift wouldn't supply me direct, but I hoped someone there could tell me the maker of the lock. Agree about the need for a sturdier lock and I also have a Milenco exterior lock, but we have to use the interior lock to lock the door from the inside and I don't want it falling apart. It's a big lock - bigger than other new ones I've seen and replacing it with a smaller one will leave me with unsightly holes.
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….you could just add a bolt to the inside🤷🏻♂️
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We do not rely on our LVs lock when inside at night we have a hook and eye ,for night time use, easy to fit ,and did not need any even slight mid to body work
When using after market outside locks or handles how many ensure when Inside your LV that the outside handle or lock is locked in the clear position
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When using after market outside locks or handles how many ensure when Inside your LV that the outside handle or lock is locked in the clear position
It is most important to have an obsession to lock the lock in the open position! Perhaps not so much because some clever-cloggs could come along in the night and lock the lock closed (I could drop the window in the door to unlock if necessary) but to ensure that one is in posession of the key when locking after leaving. It is a high security lock after all!
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