2006 T@B Clamshell - Cylinder for lock system was drilled out, can't find a replacement

lostinaclamshell

Hi there! I have an ~almost vintage~ 2006 Clamshell. The previous owner had to drill out this cylinder & no longer has it. I have taken it to a locksmith, and they cannot help me. A repair shop was able to contact NuCamp for me said they *might* have a cylinder that would fit, but could not guarantee. I am now working with a local RV company who is helping me try to find a replacement thru some of their contacts. 

Before 2009, t@b parts were made in Germany so I think that's why I'm having a time out here trying to find this.

Does anyone have any secret stash houses for vintage parts? Should I just take the risk with NuCamp & order what they think might possibly work? Or, would you recommend upgrading to a code system if I have to take the entire thing out? Was thinking that wouldn't look good because the handle extension.. I also have everything original in here so I wanted to try to fix this if its possible

Thanks in advance for any pointers!  

Grumpy_G

Looking at the original manufacturers website (https://www.tabme.de/en/) it appears they are still using this or a similar style of handle. You might want to contact them.

Martin

Try Googling "Hartal rv lock parts". You are correct, they are European made.

rfuss928

Many parts for the Dutchman built T@Bs are available from UK based "caravan" dealers.  The T@B and Tabbert brand have long been popular in Europe and parts are widely available.  When T@Bs first came to the US many parts were imported for the builds.

lostinaclamshell

Thanks everyone! I just emailed 6 caravan repair shops in Great Britain with photos of my lock. The German TabMe manufacturer never got back to me. I will look at Hartal rv lock parts too