Oops, broke the handle..

fe2_o3 · August 27, 2011, 08:58:45 AM

I guess I'm stronger than I thought. I reached over to swing the door closed with the lever on the dash and I broke it. Now I gotta find a new one. It's what holds the door closed while we travel. Anyone got an extra or know where to get one? We're in Cheney, Wa. for another couple of weeks. Then we will head home for the first time since the first of June. Been a great trip, sorry to see it end...Cable

Dreamscape · August 27, 2011, 01:22:27 PM

Bump!

Somebody help this guy, please.

Van · August 27, 2011, 02:04:07 PM

Just a wild guess, but how about US coach, I don't have any numbers but hopefully others will jump in

Good luck!

Van

Van · August 27, 2011, 02:12:33 PM

Hey! Check this out, same parts? I don't know... maybe
http://www.busconversions.com/bbs/index.php?topic=21296.0

RJ · August 27, 2011, 04:20:05 PM

Cable -

Define "broke it": Did the top vertical handle break? Did the horizontal piece come loose on the shaft?

Anyway, two places come to mind immediately - Luke @ US Coach or Ted at Coach Maintenance.

Luke's in NJ, but w/ Irene bearing down. . . may be awhile. His number is 1-888-262-2434.

Ted's in Williams, CA, but don't even attempt to contact him before 4 pm, he's a night owl. I don't have his contact info in front of me, but he's got a website.

FWIW & HTH. . .

fe2_o3 · August 27, 2011, 06:20:44 PM

RJ.. I broke the end off the horizontal swing arm on the dash. The hand hold is fine. The rest still works, it just cuts our hands and what ever we use to protect our hands. It's also difficult to get enough leverage to close the door when it pops open on the road. I'd rather not loose the wife on the freeway, last time I did laundry, everything came out green...Cable

robertglines1 · August 27, 2011, 06:25:56 PM

might try JB weld in the short term. I've repaired so irreplaceable parts with it.

Ed Hackenbruch · August 27, 2011, 09:08:04 PM

Bill, i would think that there must be a junker bus or two or else a wrecking yard around Spokane that has an older bus in it.

Lin · August 27, 2011, 10:38:29 PM

Be careful. If you lose the wife on the freeway, you might think you are going deaf.

roadrunnertex · August 28, 2011, 07:32:36 AM

Check your email I have what you need just pay the shipping from Palestine,Texas to you location.

Send me you US Mail address I will ship it out in the morning.
jlv

fe2_o3 · August 28, 2011, 09:35:35 AM

Thank you Tex... I'll take it.. I'll get the Add for this camp ground and send it to you via the PM on this board if it's alright with you. I haven't received an email yet but will keep an eye open...Cable

fe2_o3 · August 28, 2011, 12:49:19 PM

Tex, I sent you a Private message. Haven't got an email yet...Cable

roadrunnertex · August 28, 2011, 02:14:08 PM

Got your message please call me ASAP I left a message on your phone recorder.
Check out my reply I have both parts shaft and or the handle.
Please advise.
jlv

AndyG · August 29, 2011, 05:15:18 AM

Quote from: fe2_o3 on August 27, 2011, 06:20:44 PM
It's also difficult to get enough leverage to close the door when it pops open on the road. ...Cable

Maybe you had better fix this problem while you are at it. The door should never "pop" open while you are driving down the road. Dad's Prevost has an over-center door handle the snaps into the closed position when closed and there is also a small air cylinder which helps close the door tighter.

roadrunnertex · August 29, 2011, 07:55:35 AM

check the BCM bulletin board.A new message for you.

jlv