Best Way to Access a Valterra RV Sewer Hose Storage Hatch That is Locked Without a Key

Question:

Hello I just bought a used Leisure Travel Van from a dealer and found that a sewer hose storage door has a lock on it, even though it is accessed behind two other locked compartment doors. I have several 751 keys that work in all the other compartment locks, but not in this door. The key easily slides into the lock but it cant be turned. The looks to be similar to your item Valterra Replacement Cam Lock for RV Hatch Doors - Offset - 5/8inch Thick Item # A520VP. Is there a trick to picking a lock like this, or can it be drilled out? Thanks

asked by: Scott J

Expert Reply:

It looks like you have the Valterra RV Sewer Hose Storage Hatch w/ Lock # D04-0471VP, which means you'd have a lock like the Replacement Cam Lock with Key # A510 instead of the Valterra Replacement Cam Lock # A520VP. The correct keys would have that black top as well, like with the # D04-0471VP and # A510.

I am not sure of any lock picking tricks, but the best way to get a lock unlocked is a locksmith. Looking at the lock, I do not see why you wouldn't be able to drill it out. You would just then need to get a replacement lock like the Replacement Cam Lock with Key # A510. Or since you mentioned it being behind two other locked doors, you could just leave it unlocked if you'd prefer.