Locked in the coach!

[ajhaig]

Here we go again...

We are locked in the coach! The only way to get out is to reach out the window and unlatch the door from the outside. The inside handle isn't working.

Has anyone ever had this problem?

How do I get the "button" things off the panel that covers the lock area?

Many thanks.

AJ

[Jon Wehrenberg]

The button things are caps. Put a screw driver or a fingernail under them and they should pop off.

[ajhaig]

Hey Jon,

Any idea why the inside door handle won't work? Do you think there is anything I can do if I take the panel off?

Thanks.

AJ

[Joe Cannarozzi]

AJ

The linkage is either broke or one end of it has fallen off, maybe a broken end clip.

Those buttons snap off and then Phillips head screws are exposed.

First the inside handle has a small clip on the stem that you can snap off with a small standard screwdriver or even a pocket knife will push it off.

No different than removing a auto door panel.

Believe it or not that inside twist for the dead bolt is 125 bucks. We needed one ordered it and sent it back. I called Elgin thinking the price was an error and they offered to reduce the price to 75. It was sent back.

[wrongagain]

Until we hear from AJ again, let me ask a question about the door air lock. Is there a way to release it from outside the coach.
thanks

[dalej]

On ours if you turn off the batteries in the back (main disconnect) it disables the air lock.

When we are inside the bus to sleep, we use the manual lock, just in case a burglar knows about shutting down the batteries.

[garyde]

Here we go again...

We are locked in the coach! The only way to get out is to reach out the window and unlatch the door from the outside. The inside handle isn't working.

Has anyone ever had this problem?

How do I get the "button" things off the panel that covers the lock area?

Many thanks.

AJ

The big question ; What do you do in case of Fire or emergeny to exit the bus if your front door is jammed. My windows fold open so we have a total of four windows we can exit out. Make sure your kids know what to do in case you are not near by as well. Gary

[dalej]

Gary, the way I have understood that issue, there is a pull ring on the side windows that you can pull the filler strip out and push the window out to get out. I have that on mine.