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Old 05-07-2022, 07:32 PM   #1
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Default Has anyone changed door locks from top to bottom?

I was thinking that having the often used door handle would be more comfortable
to work with if it was in the top slot. Has anyone maybe switched the two top to bottom?
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Old 05-08-2022, 09:22 AM   #2
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I changed out my door lock and knob with residential assemblies. Be aware that you will need a 1/4 inch thick plate or shim to do this modification. Residential doors are 1/4 inch thicker than RV doors. I went to the hardware store and bought 2 aluminum plates to fill the gap. Then in talking with my brother, he reminded me that he's a tool and die guy. Gave him the dimensions and he made me a plate with the holes drilled out and it fit perfectly. I used a Kwickset lock/deadbolt with smart key option; which matches my home locks and it works great. I do find that every so often one of the locks gets sticky. I reset the smart key as you would if swapping keys and it starts working great again. So, I know have one key for home and RV.
I find having a lever handle is so much easier as I get older. I'll probably swap out my home doors with levers soon enough.
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Old 05-08-2022, 10:35 AM   #3
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I don’t see why not, as long as they are the same size holes in the door. You might have to do some work on the door jamb side.
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Old 05-08-2022, 04:38 PM   #4
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I ended up removing the dead bolt striker. The door latch aligned perfectly.
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So you don’t have a deadbolt?
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This picture should answer the question. It's the shell frame plate that I removed. I have both a dead bolt and push latch. Sorry to confuse anyone.
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My TM has never had a deadbolt. Just the lock built into the doorknob.

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