Fitting a new barrel lock .

[Swifter]

The gas locker has always had a barrel missing On one side since we got the van . It’s still secure but it’s a pain to have it stick a screwdriver in the one side to open the locker . I’ve got a new barrel and key but can’t get it to “sit “ in the barrel slot . Has anyone replaced one of those before. Any advice please ?

 

[bertiebasset]

IIRC you need another key to insert the ZADI barrels. Red in colour.

 

[Swifter]

thank you ! I thought the red key was for removal. Didn’t know I needed one to fit it lol .
I will get one ordered

 

[Campervan_man]

Remove the old barrel, check new barrel is exactly the same. Spray with WD40. Try to insert the new barrel with key inserted in various positions with a light push and wiggle, it should slide in.
I have a red key as well. I haven't changed one for a while. Best advice is to regularly spray inside your motorhome lock barrels with WD40 as the rain water gets in and they seize.

 

[bertiebasset]

The OP stated that the barrel has always been missing so difficult to check for similarities.

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[Campervan_man]

Generic advice for barrel removal as they come in different lengths, na, na, na ,na ,na.

 

[Woldsweather]

My barrel pulls out when I remove the key how do I prevent this?