1980 Boler Door Lock

[immrbill]

How can I tell what model Bergman Lock my Boler has

[John in Michigan]

That's a Bargman L-400 lockset. Its found on many Boler 13s and Trilliums.

[Gerry]

Originally Posted by John in Michigan

That's a Bargman L-400 lockset. Its found on many Boler 13s and Trilliums.

John, Is this item still available. We did a search on the computer for that lockset for my 79 Boler and all we could find was a rebuild kit for Mooch-O bucks.

[Donna D.]

Ian Giles is getting ready to make available a retro fit for those that need to change the Bargman L-400 to a different lockset. Typically people are buying the readily available square kind. Keep an eye out here for info, about 3/4 the way down the page: Camping Treasures - Camping and Glamping Accessories | Vintage Trailer Parts & Hardware

[John in Michigan]

Gerry, the Bargman L400 is no longer made. New old stock and used ones are very expensive. I was able to buy a new lock cylinder on kijiji for one of my L400's for $50.

[Gerry]

Originally Posted by John in Michigan

Gerry, the Bargman L400 is no longer made. New old stock and used ones are very expensive. I was able to buy a new lock cylinder on kijiji for one of my L400's for $50.

Thanks John but tell me What is "kijiji" I may want to check that out
Donna, I will go to that site and check that out also.
Last evening, I went to Vintage Trailer and they didn't have the L400 but upon a general search on the Web did find a Bargman L400 for $250. A bit more then I want to spend.
The Latch is so worn on mine that it will pop open.
I have filed it to a more flat surface and have installed a hasp so door will not open when traveling but still would like to fix with proper parts.

[John in Michigan]

The latching problem may also be caused by sagging door, worn hinges, etc. I bought a new old stock master cylinder on kijiji dot com. A Canadian web site similar to Ebay or Craig's List. To get the NOS master cylinder to work reliably, I had to slightly modify the lock set housing with a Dremel.

[Gerry]

No sagging here (with door) and years ago I did work on the latch side. Latch does not fit strait with door lip. I think some fiberglass work will be needed to fix this problem but I will have to take a look at it when I get it out front today, nearer the shop.
Yesterday just cleared the path to haul it out and wouldn't you know it snow squalls have left 2 inches of snow and it is an uphill tug to get it out.
Snow on pine needles and grass, on an uphill slope...4 wheel drive may do it

[John in Michigan]

There is an L400 rebuild kit (including lock cylinder and keys) listed on EBAY. Current bid is $37.

[Alex Adams]

Be careful. My 79 Boler's lock looked like that but when I removed it, it showed as a Lyster lock and not a Bargman. Look at the part of the inside handle facing the guts of the latch for the manufacturer if there isn't one listed on the latch guts.