Bodger19 Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Good morning, I have a 2015 Elddis Accordo 135. If I close and lock the habitation door from the outside then pull on the handle as if you are trying to unlock it I always manage to release it a small amount of movement even though the door is still locked. I asked the dealer about it and he says the all do that Just wonder if anyone as the same problem or is this some kind of special lock. Many thanks, this is my first time on the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Ours doesn't do it but there are 2 closed states, a bit like a car door you've got to close it properly. (Accordo 105) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakaleg Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Hi, We have an Elddis Autoquest 115, 2015 so I am unsure if it is the same door but ours is solid when it's closed. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger19 Posted May 10, 2016 Author Share Posted May 10, 2016 Thanks Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger19 Posted May 10, 2016 Author Share Posted May 10, 2016 Thanks Charles, sure we are closing it properly, looks like we have a problem with door handle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everhopeful Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Mine's a 2016 120 (same door as 2015) and if anything the lock is difficult to open. You can pull very hard when it's locked and nothing gives, but the door also needs a little push before pulling the handle to open it normally. The door doesn't seem to be tightly shut but there is nothing like you describe when it's locked. One thing I really hate is that you can lock the door with the catch, slam it shut and lock yourself out far too easily! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fellbound Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 everhopeful - 2016-05-10 8:42 PM Mine's a 2016 120 (same door as 2015) and if anything the lock is difficult to open....... One thing I really hate is that you can lock the door with the catch, slam it shut and lock yourself out far too easily! My 2015 model was very hard to open at first but has gradually got easier.....and yes it is too easy to lock yourself out. A worry as I tour alone so no one to carry the spare keys as a potential back up. Only locked myself out once so far. Fortunately, I did this on my drive so could get the spare keys from the house. It was a useful reminder to be careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Ours is a bit stiff to open too if you just pull the handle, I put my thumb on the bit above the handle so I'm not just pulling at the whole door, I'm pulling against my thumb. Gertrude struggles opening it, so I'll try the pushing method too. She might find that easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevR Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 No such problem here Bodger with our 2015 Accordo 140 :-S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 In the old days door locks used to come with adjustable striker plates (my van has this) and you simply loosen the screws and adjust the plate to allow proper door closing with no gaps - does this not apply to these Elldis vans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everhopeful Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Tracker - 2016-05-11 5:14 PM In the old days door locks used to come with adjustable striker plates (my van has this) and you simply loosen the screws and adjust the plate to allow proper door closing with no gaps - does this not apply to these Elldis vans? The elddis door is adjustable, and mine is quite a slack fit. If I loosened it at all there would be howling gale blowing through! It seems to be the design that makes it tight to open, but hopefully as said above it will work easier with time. Until then it's push the thumb in the keyhole whilst pulling the handle. 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger19 Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 Hi tracker, spent a bit of time adjusting plate, finally got it done, no more problems thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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