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No key for fresh water filler cap
Posted: 05 Apr 2014, 12:50
by Vitamins
Hi, my fresh water filler cap is locked and I do not have a key, does anyone know how I can get this opened? I had a locksmith out this morning but no luck.
Re: No key for fresh water filler cap
Posted: 05 Apr 2014, 18:31
by davidoft1
have you got a pictures of the cap? I think all the keys are the same for them, where you based?
No key for fresh water filler cap
Posted: 05 Apr 2014, 19:09
by JonnyAtlantic
Can you just undo the three screws and disconnect the whole assembly without taking off cap?
Then replace with one of these?
http://www.brickwerks.co.uk/index.php/t ... black.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: No key for fresh water filler cap
Posted: 06 Apr 2014, 11:36
by Timwhy
I had the same issue with mine. I took off the utility and disconnected the hose from the back side to get access to the lock. Once I had everything off I could see that I could remove the lock by way of a nut. Removed the nut and the lock slid out. Then I took the lock to a RV dealer and they drilled out the lock so a blank key would fit in and turn the lock. A screwdriver is a little easier to use than the small key for that lock now.
Key ALPKBA was the key that fit my lockset but you may cross-ref that number if yours looks the same. There were different style keys for the same looking lock, so know what you have before buying.
Re: No key for fresh water filler cap
Posted: 07 Apr 2014, 08:46
by Simon Baxter
US Spec filler.
Re: No key for fresh water filler cap
Posted: 21 Apr 2014, 17:13
by Vitamins
Hi Guys
Thanks for the replies, been away in the camper and out of signal so sorry not had much chance before now to reply. I did indeed remove the whole cover using the three screws as suggested and filled up with fresh water. I noticed from one of the links that the key looked very similar to my classic mini petrol cap and hey presto I got half a turn and waited on the cap popping out, it didn't. Decided to use a bit of force and a screwdriver at the two positions of the turned key and eventually the cap came off. It is still a bit stiff to free but with some persuasion it comes loose.
Thanks again for the help and hope this is of some assistance to others.
Regards
Vitamins