[VAC] Deadbolt FUD?

["David W. Lowrey" <dave_lowrey@xxxxxxxxx>]

I called Airstream's service department to ask if they could put a deadbolt 
in my '77 Sovereign.

I talked to the Service Manager, Rick March. He said they didn't install 
them. The reason is because drilling the hole in the frame to accommodate 
the deadbolt bolt would weaken the frame, and it would eventually crack.

Anyone have any comments on this?

Assuming I decide to install it anyway...

I know that the bolt has to be cut to fit in the trailer's frame. I dont 
have a problem doing this. What REALLY scares me is drilling the holes in 
the door, only to find that it's in the wrong location. Does anyone have 
SPECIFIC measurements on where the deadbolt is supposed to go?

Any recommendations on what brand of deadbolt to use?

Dave

P.S. - For those of you who arent in Sales, FUD means "Fear, Uncertainty 
and Doubt" :-)

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Dave & Ann Lowrey - dave_lowrey@yahoo.com

WBCCI: 5074

1977 31' Sovereign International (center bath)
Cincinnati, Ohio