AIR GEAR Compartment Locks
Compartment lock alignment problems
If your AIR GEAR Compartment Lock Upgrade is looking like the one in the photo below, or the latch is difficult to close:. The solution is easy. First, check that the lowest nut on the back side of the lock is tight. When the nut is too loose, it all
Compartment door won't stay shut
When installing the AIR GEAR Compartment Lock Upgrades, you may have to use the "cam" from your original locks. Airstream used different types of cams over the years. If the cam on your original locks is different from the one in the picture, you mu
The cylinder in the lock is sticking or stiff
We recommend using a bit of silicone spray to loosen up the cylinder. Spray it into the keyhole and work it in with the key. That should solve the issue.
Key is hard to turn in lock, or won't turn
Try these troubleshooting tips:Is the lock difficult to turn with the provided key?Put some lubricant (such as Boeshield T-9, silicone spray, or graphite) on the key or directly into the lock. Then insert and remove the key 10-15 times. As the lubric