[VAC] Re: Dead bolt

[Inlandrv@xxxxxxx]

Don. Deadbolts can some times be installed, but it depends on the year. Some 
door frames will not hold up if a large hole is placed in the side of it.
The doors with the "cast" frames cannot be fitted with a standard size dead 
bolt. The door frame will break. However a dead bolt with a 1/4 inch diameter 
shaft can be used, but no larger.
There are many types of dead bolts. A very few are generally ok. The rest are 
entirely too large, and if installed, will seriously weaken the door frame. 
It's also a matter of did Airstream reinforce that section of "that" door. 
Again, depends on the year.
Different years used different material for the door frames. The cast frame 
looks great, but in reality, it's very weak when altered.

Andy
inlandrv.com
airstreamparts.com