Does yours look like this?

[Bailey 15]

Fiamma safe security door lock .
Fitted on purchase of new van from marquis, from start it began to peel, brought it to their attention but it was never sorted.
Now it looks eye sore and they say:
It only has 6 mth warrantee so basically tough?
Sooo, apparently they all go like this, or do they?

 

[Tombola]

yes on our Chausson did the same
seems to be a common thing, the galvanised alluminium reacts with the paint causing some blistering, last longer than others, but did seem common when I looked into it.
Some said sand it and apply correct etching primer/paint but I wasnt too bothered at the time

 

[busbuddy]

What do you lubricate the lock with?

 

[Bailey 15]

Never had to lubricate, lick works perfectly fine

What do you lubricate the lock with?

 

[Bailey 15]

Lock !!

Never had to lubricate, lick works perfectly fine

Sorry

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[Lenny HB]

Now it looks eye sore and they say:
It only has 6 mth warrantee so basically tough?

BS, 12 months under UK consumer law.

 

[PP Bear]

Mine hasn't done that, been on 10 years

 

[Tombola]

BS, 12 months under UK consumer law.

and Id certainly say the fault seems inherent as it happens to lots of people

 

[TinaLes]

I have a similar Milenco Frame lock, still in its box from the day it arrived!
A "wised up Funster" pointed out to me at a rally, that fitting it lets everyone know you are not in the van, as it can only be opened/closed from outside. Hence why its never been fitted, I dont want any van doors crow barred to enable any thief to enter. The Growler Alarm should clear them out pretty quickly if they are not deaf, then they will be by exiting.
LES

 

[Tombola]

that fitting it lets everyone know you are not in the van

the police said the same to us, about adding bollards outside the works premises when a spate of raids were going on, "that really tells thieves that there is something in there worth stealing/ram raiding".

I said by that rational, then I should leave the doors wide open should I.

Let them move on to a van without the locks

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[Lenny HB]

Worst ones are the Fiamma hab door locks the tubler bar that swings over the door.
I know someone with one of those his van got broken into at City Europe. They stole a few CD's but did £3k of damage to the van pulling the mountings of the bar through the bodywork.

 

[Sue and Rick]

Lock !!

Sorry

I thought you were the policeman from allo allo

 

[Two on Tour]

that fitting it lets everyone know you are not in the van

I fitted one to our van but never put it into the locked position, so does a potential thief think are we in the van or not when it's in the unlocked position ?

 

[Sue and Rick]

Ours did the same so I rubbed off all the paint and used a etch primer with white radiator paint top coat.
Strips down to basic parts very easily

 

[stevewagner]

I have a similar Milenco Frame lock, still in its box from the day it arrived!
A "wised up Funster" pointed out to me at a rally, that fitting it lets everyone know you are not in the van, as it can only be opened/closed from outside. Hence why its never been fitted, I dont want any van doors crow barred to enable any thief to enter. The Growler Alarm should clear them out pretty quickly if they are not deaf, then they will be by exiting.
LES

You could also argue that if you were parked with other motorhomes that thieves would choose the ones without additional locks.

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[TinaLes]

I fitted one to our van but never put it into the locked position, so does a potential thief think are we in the van or not when it's in the unlocked position ?

Yea I know, you were "the wise funster" that advised me after I had bought it!
Maybe just put a washing line out with some pegged clothes would be better.
LES

 

[TinaLes]

You could also argue that if you were parked with other motorhomes that thieves would choose the ones without additional locks.

I am a loner, no likes me, when I park up, everyone moves!.
LES

 

[Funnymunny]

Had it happen on 3 I have fitted now, the coating don't last much longer than a couple of years

 

[gus-lopez]

about adding bollards outside the works premises when a spate of raids were going on, "that really tells thieves that there is something in there worth stealing/ram raiding".

if fitted properly in a metre of concrete they should be immovable.
& as Lenny said nothing much has a 6 month guarantee, certainly not that lock 12 months minimum & 2 years when you were in the eu,

 

[AndyPK]

Fiamma safe security door lock .
Fitted on purchase of new van from marquis, from start it began to peel, brought it to their attention but it was never sorted.
Now it looks eye sore and they say:
It only has 6 mth warrantee so basically tough?
Sooo, apparently they all go like this, or do they?

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Marquis - the company that keeps on giving…….

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[Bailey 15]

Marquis - the company that keeps on giving…….

Exactly
Time to move on I think

 

[Bailey 15]

Had it happen on 3 I have fitted now, the coating don't last much longer than a couple of years

Seriously? I is enough for me won’t be having another fitted

 

[chaser]

the police said the same to us, about adding bollards outside the works premises when a spate of raids were going on, "that really tells thieves that there is something in there worth stealing/ram raiding".

I said by that rational, then I should leave the doors wide open should I.

Let them move on to a van without the locks

That's why you see attics with the sides open when parked up on laybys.

 

[pagey]

Well that was a disappointment after the title

 

[Ianb]

yes on our Chausson did the same
seems to be a common thing, the galvanised alluminium reacts with the paint causing some blistering, last longer than others, but did seem common when I looked into it.
Some said sand it and apply correct etching primer/paint but I wasnt too bothered at the time

yes on our Chausson did the same
seems to be a common thing, the galvanised alluminium reacts with the paint causing some blistering, last longer than others, but did seem common when I looked into it.
Some said sand it and apply correct etching primer/paint but I wasnt too bothered at the time

Looks more like poorly applied powder coating to me. Anything I have have ever owned from Fiamma has been of very poor quality.

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[Silver-Fox]

I am a loner, no likes me, when I park up, everyone moves!.
LES

Lucky you, can you pass on any tips

 

[Nomad.]

Fiamma safe security door lock .
Fitted on purchase of new van from marquis, from start it began to peel, brought it to their attention but it was never sorted.
Now it looks eye sore and they say:
It only has 6 mth warrantee so basically tough?
Sooo, apparently they all go like this, or do they?

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Yup mines the same.Total crap.

 

[Calamaster]

Mine's crap but locked all the time so Mrs can't get out.

 

[Bailey 15]

If this is a know fault with these locks, why do dealers keep stocking and fitting them?
Fair question

 

[chaser]

Lucky you, can you pass on any tips

Get yourself an old ambulance we soon shift em.