RV Door Latch Broken! How to get it unlocked!

Trapped in your RV? Here is how I was able to open my door when the latch broke!
I have seen other videos where people had to drill out the lock or call a locksmith, but I was able to open my door from the inside without too much difficulty.
Good luck!

[@daleyoung4764]

This worked perfectly for me. I removed the molding and was able to push the latch back. I used a putty knife to get it started then I used an Allen wrench to push the latch that last little bit (instead of the pegboard tool). I did not need to remove the door latch first. This allowed me to order a new latch set and still keep my rig locked with the deadbolt. Thanks for the video.

[@Mark-Hall]

Glad it worked for you!!

[@daleyoung4764]

I just ordered the keyless RVLock also.

[@Mark-Hall]

@@daleyoung4764 How do you like it?

[@MichaelMcCray-iq5xi]

I want to thank you for your video. I have a Fleetwood Excursion. The side hinge basement door to the engine batteries would not open. Using your idea as a template I used a 50 lb Monkey Hook (bent out of shape) like a slim jim to push the latch piston past the metal hook that keeps the door closed. Again, thank you for the idea!.

[@sarahbrummett9255]

Thank you, we used a butter nife and bent it so we could get it a little further to get it past the latch

[@nicoleenglish2457]

Theres no space between the door frame and the door for me to get the latch to release this way. :( any other ideas?

[@Mark-Hall]

Even after removing the inside trim?

[@queensteen72]

same

[@dsgn0va621]

Same for me I grabbed a hole punch and it slid out for me

[@Silverhorn2k5]

Where did you find a replacement?

[@Mark-Hall]

I actually bought a "keyless" latch from rvlock.com. Overall, very happy with it.

[@cynthiafox5942]

Well I get the gist. But I've smashed the key lock out and I can't get in.