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

lostinaclamshell
lostinaclamshell Member Posts: 3
edited April 2024 in Dutchman and Vintage TaB Archives
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!  



Comments

  • Grumpy_G
    Grumpy_G Member Posts: 755
    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
    Martin Member Posts: 4
    Try Googling "Hartal rv lock parts". You are correct, they are European made.
  • rfuss928
    rfuss928 Member Posts: 1,181
    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
    lostinaclamshell Member Posts: 3
    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 :)

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