Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Keystone RV Forums > Keystone Fleet | Keystone RV Models > Fifth Wheels
Click Here to Login

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
 
Old 09-19-2016, 08:28 PM   #1
Jgkopp
Member
 
Jgkopp's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2016
Location: San Clemente, CA.
Posts: 81
Entry door handle swing direction - there is a correct direction

Apparently there is a correct way to swing this handle and I learned this the hard way. If your rig has a slide right next to your grab handle never swing this handle over the side. I will now only swing it over the entry door.

We had it swung over the side and decided to stop in this parking lot to eat lunch in our rig. I used the rear door to enter the rig and opened the slides from inside. I didn't realize the handle was now resting against the side of the slide as it stayed against it as it was traveling out. When I pulled them back in the handle took the brunt of what I had done. Lucky I didn't damage the rig in anyway, only this handle. Had to bend back the hinge pins straight to get it to swing back out. Even so it is all bent up at the top.

The moral of the story, only swing this handle over the entry door and never over a slide.

This is meant to only be educational.

When I took this photo I didn't realize I was taking a photo of what I had done. I only realized this happened when the handle was all bent up and would not swing back out and that was after we pulled the sides back out. Later I looked at this photo I took and it was a aha moment.
__________________
2016 Ford Lariat F-250 6.7 diesel 4 door short bed
Demco Hijacker 18K Ultra Slide 5th wheel hitch
2016 Keystone Montana 3820FK (Front Kitchen)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ElygXOXXGSc
Jgkopp is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-20-2016, 05:15 AM   #2
Richard Noble
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Cedaredge, Colorado
Posts: 108
I do not know what to say.
Richard Noble is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-20-2016, 08:15 AM   #3
Tbos
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Solomons
Posts: 3,874
Glad the handle took the brunt of the damage.
__________________
Tom
2019 Alpine 3651RL
2016 F350 CC DRW
Tbos is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-22-2016, 05:26 PM   #4
MBD
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Just Outside Houston
Posts: 110
You are not alone - I've done that!
__________________
2013 Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
2013 Fusion 342
2014 HD FLHTK
MBD is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-22-2016, 07:23 PM   #5
2Savages
Junior Member
 
2Savages's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Lakewood, WA.
Posts: 25
Good to know since we have the same 3280FK. My experience was the slide just pushed it out and it latched in the extended position with no issue. We are finishing up 4 weeks in ours and have had only minor workmanship items, that gave me something to do. The screws on the decorative wheel skirts are always needing to be tightened. Good Luck!
__________________
Henry
2016 Montana 3820FK & 2015 Chevy HD
Retired USAF & DHS
2Savages is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-25-2016, 06:06 AM   #6
gearhead
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Liberty, Texas
Posts: 5,021
I always assumed it was kinda a dual purpose thing...handrail and a safety to keep the door closed if the latch isn't engaged. One of the few well thought ideas in the RV world.
__________________
2018 Ram 3500 Laramie CC DRW LWB 4X4 Cummins Aisin 3.73
Reese Goosebox 20K
2018 Heartland Landmark 365 Oshkosh
2008 Bigfoot 25C9.4 LB Cabover
gearhead is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-25-2016, 07:02 AM   #7
bsmith0404
Senior Member
 
bsmith0404's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Las Cruces
Posts: 4,665
Quote:
Originally Posted by gearhead View Post
I always assumed it was kinda a dual purpose thing...handrail and a safety to keep the door closed if the latch isn't engaged. One of the few well thought ideas in the RV world.
That's what I do with it. I've seen others driving down the road with a door flapping open (they must not check their mirrors much). It's a good safety latch for the door.
__________________

Brent
2013 Alpine 3500RE
2019 Silverado 2500HD Duramax
U.S. Air Force Retired (25 yrs)
bsmith0404 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-25-2016, 07:25 AM   #8
Desert185
Senior Member
 
Desert185's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Nevada
Posts: 2,695
Quote:
Originally Posted by bsmith0404 View Post
That's what I do with it. I've seen others driving down the road with a door flapping open (they must not check their mirrors much). It's a good safety latch for the door.
^^^All of the two posts, above^^^
__________________
Desert185 🇺🇸 (Retired Chemtrail vendor)
-Ram 2500 QC, LB, 4x4, Cummins HO/exhaust brake, 6-speed stick.
-Andersen Ultimate 24K 5er Hitch.
-2014 Cougar 326SRX, Maxxis tires w/TPMS, wet bolts, two 6v batts.
-Four Wheel 8' Popup Camper.
Desert185 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-26-2016, 11:07 AM   #9
hhh
Junior Member
 
hhh's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Texas
Posts: 6
I have read articles where thieves use this handle to cover the door so you are not able to open your door at night. There needs to be a mod to lock this into the position you want to have it in.
hhh is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-26-2016, 12:23 PM   #10
chuckster57
Site Team
 
chuckster57's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
Posts: 20,203
Quote:
Originally Posted by hhh View Post
I have read articles where thieves use this handle to cover the door so you are not able to open your door at night. There needs to be a mod to lock this into the position you want to have it in.


It may be true, but they can't stop you from using an emergency exit. I haven't tested it, but I bet a solid shove on the door and the handle will move.
__________________

2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.

Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
chuckster57 is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 09-26-2016, 01:43 PM   #11
Cbrez
Senior Member
 
Cbrez's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Posts: 506
Thanks for the post. We always stow the handle across the door for the reasons mentioned above, but never considered the consequences of folding it over the slide. Great advice.
__________________

Steve & Diane
2015 Montana 3402RL
2017 F350 Super Duty Lariat 6.7 Powerstroke, Super Cab, Long Box, 4WD DRW
18K PullRite Super 5th ISR
Cbrez is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Keystone RV Company or any of its affiliates in any way. Keystone RV® is a registered trademark of the Keystone RV Company.


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 07:17 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.