Was It WORTH IT?? - All Our RV Upgrades Review - Solar, Toilet, Booster & More
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- As full time RVers we've made many upgrades to our RV. But which upgrades were worth it and which would we never do again?
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Our little RV has had lots of work done to it in upgrades that make it fit our lifestyle as full time RVers. We've made individual videos for each of these upgrades that explain in depth what they are with step-by-step installation instructions and if you're interested in seeing those videos click this link here.
However, we've never made a video that shows all of our upgrades! So we thought it would be helpful to do a quick review of all our upgrades in case you missed one as well as telling how much they each cost, how long they took to install, and weather or not they were worth it.
Thousands of dollars have been spent improving our RV as well as hundreds of hours of hard work. But were these upgrades worth the investment of precious time and money?
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For your door lock, install the inside plate with 3M double sided tape. It will stop the movement.
Great advice. I use 3M double sided tape and Velcro (hook & loop) fasteners all the time.
Here's an Onion trick I learned... To avoid your eyes getting all teared up, put a small cutting board into a sink full of water, and do the cutting under water! When you cut into an onion, it sprays stuff into the air. But if you do the cutting underwater, you're safe! Much like when you peel an orange, it sprays stuff from the peel into the air.
That cat in the window got me rolling
I know this video was a while ago, but I might have a solution to the keyless lock problem....as far as the movement goes, you could get sticky back rubber tape in about 1/16 or less thickness. Put it around the OUTSIDE plate...because if it's that loose it could be a potential leak...trim it then remount.
For the loose screw....use a wooden matchstick...they are soft wood & large enough to fit most screw holes...put some wood glue...yellow glue...on it & pound it into the hole. Let it dry then you could use an awl to start the hole or a small Vixbit, which is a self centering bit. Use a small one...about 5/16...there are several sizes & they come in very handy for a lot of applications. The screw should tighten up nicely now.
Hope this helps. I enjoy all your vids...love all your critters.
I am assuming the door is framed with wood....mine is...if not & it is just metal then you might be able to get a larger size screw...with the same diameter of head...you could probably find what you need at fasteners Inc. Or fastenall...or if you have to get one with a larger head, you could counter sink the hole larger to fit the new screw.
OMG I laughed so hard at the cat and the mini blinds.
I was laughing too. I loved how long they played the clip. :D :D
I did too back when the window shade video was released. LOL
The cat looked like it was trying to send a signal 😁😆
My cats love to swipe the MCD brand day/night shades with their paws. Even with their claws trimmed and dull they can still make enough noise to wake me up, there is a slight texture to the night shade and I'm sure it feels good on their little paws.
I would have got rid of the cats... 😜🐈😺🤣
Take a counter sink to the latch plate.
For the lock shifting ....Trace the lock( w/ pencil)on where you'd like it to sit the trailer. Take it off and run some silicone caulk under where you'd like it to be on the door. Place back over silicone tighten and hold in place until dry with painter's tape guaranteed never to shift again
I love watching you both as I get my rig ready. The cat example with the mini blinds was hilarious!! Keep up the good work!
Perhaps LED lights are standard now. But, they save a BUNCH on power drain when boondocking. A switch to isolate the coach battery at night from the tow vehicle battery has saved us from many dead truck batteries the next morning. Learning how to repair/replace your RV equipment is a must when boondocking and when avoiding the hassle of waiting for and paying professional installers. Thanks to UA-cam, learning how to accomplish these tasks has become a lot easier.
The cat and the blinds 🤣 DYING! - you said they were constantly in them, but seeing it cracked me up enough to scare 3 sleeping dogs! - We'll be full-time camper living by fall - thank you so much for this video!
With the door lock on the outside. Have you tried all weather industrial glue on both the inside and outside parts? Screws are good, but glue in an area along with screws can work great. Talking about the screws, go match them up and get the ones that don't rust from Menards or Home Depot. To help with the water, because if you have the rust, there is a water issue, simply use all weather caulking. Use it on the outside part of the door handle. After you have glued it to the door. If glue doesn't work because you may have to remove it to change the batteries or it breaks, try marine grade foam sheets. It will keep water out while helping keep it from moving around as well.
Another excellent video. The cats with the blinds was hilarious!
Yeah, who needs cat toys?
It was a bad day for the cats when he removed it.
Not sure if you have found the solution for the RVLock yet but it is pretty easy. The problem is your door is slightly too thin for the supplied screws/bolts. Get a couple of nuts from hardware store and thread them onto the screw/bolt then cut off or use a grinder to take off just 1/16 inch and then when you screw off the bolt it will fix the thread. Try tightening them back together and see if it clamps it tighter. If still a little lose then repeat just taking off tiny bits. That is for the 4 screws on the inside. For the striker plate go to Lowes or HD and find matching screws in stainless steel to replace.
Great Job Guys, explaining what you done to your RV. Really enjoyed it.
This was really helpful. I'm a single middle aged woman picking up my RV on Thursday to go full time, I completely agree with you about solar power and the economic return. There's no way I can afford to pay to camp in plug in campgrounds either😊 Thank you so much!
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I laughed out loud at the cat on the shade!
Please forgive if already commented, but for the lock issues:
1). Use “Loctite” threadlocker to keep the screws from rattling loose. Just don’t use the maximum strength “red” version, which is more permanent.
2). Replace the zinc screws with stainless steel screws, which aren’t nearly prone to rust as much. I hope this helps! (if not already solved).
I was looking for the loctite comment, knew there had to be one.
I would argue to say Loctite 242, blue medium strength is more than adequate and you won't have to destroy fasteners to remove them again. Red loctite often require heating the fasteners to remove them in the future, which would destroy things on the RV itself. For reference, loctite 242 is used to hold gun sights on. There's significant impulse to the recoil of a pistol, and the sight posts stay on tight. It should be adequate for an RV.
I run the onion under water and it never emits the gas that makes you cry. Works every time.
For the door lock, take it back apart and put in spacers to fill any gaps, that will make it solid, reassemble with blue loctite on the screws, and put some silicone behind both pieces, to seal it up and help hold it in place.
4:45 it doesn't smell that bad, says the guy with a cat litter box next to his bed. lol. Good video though, nice info.
The cats must be wondering why you got a composting toilet instead of kitty litter.LoL . Great video, very informative. Can’t wait to get rid of the banquettes in my camper.
This video is 2 years old at this point, so I would assume they fixed their issue with the lock, but for those who have a similar problem, the screw that doesn't seat all the way is the issue. Either there's damaged threads or the screw shank is too long. Tap the threads first, and verify if the screw is too long. Either way, replace the screw with a good quality stainless steel with the same thread pitch and correct length. Putting some loctite thread locker wouldn't hurt either to keep the screws seated. Blue 242 would work well for that. Do not use red, you'll never get them out again. Sealant behind the key panel and deadbolt striker plate also wouldn't be a bad idea, just use a sparing amount to make a faying seal
The hassle of doing all the mods over again is exactly why I haven't sold my other RV - the one in my profile picture, which is an Arctic Fox truck camper that I've had 10 years now.
Delta Bravo that solar/battery set up would be going with me to a new trailer... lol
Mark Cole agree
A pop rivet should be enough to anchor the door lock. However, that it's rusting already? Probably means it's temporary.
Also, unless I'm mistaken the quickest way into that door would be a pry bar. I'd do something else, and I'd position a couple of cameras. Whether or not they're hooked up to anything is secondary. I like non-standard DIY security solutions. No bad person is going to recognize the manufacturer and know how to defeat it. I'd also want a hasp and padlock option for that door. I've only been ripped off once while camping. It's unsettling. You can get a removable hasp so most of the time there's just two pieces, nothing loose. If you get a twinge, you insert the hasp, clamp down the padlock. Pay attention to those twinges.
The LockPickingLawyer UA-cam channel is great for finding out how secure different types of locks are. You'll learn which locks are a complete joke, which ones are okay. When he picks all of them, you'll realize how dumb criminals are.
The venting hose should be in a vertical direction above for the best exhaust of odors for the natures head toilet. Add some diatomaceous soil to keep the flies away; sold at swimming pool supplies.
The cat playing with the blinds killed me 😂😂😂😂. So funny
You are the second full time RV video I’ve seen that mentions the locks! Thank you! My husband and I will definitely be looking at doing this for our RV. Great information on the upgrades.
Also, which locks did you purchase for your storage doors? We would like to replace those, too.
New lock or no new lock, those doors are so flimsy, a 12 year old can pry open the door in 5 minutes or less.
Have watch a number of reviews on solar systems from UA-cam and found that not one mention the 30% tax break you get for putting solar on your home. Campers can be claimed as a second home. I would suspect most know about the tax break, but you never know.
So how did you go about getting the solar installed on your rig to get the tax break?
Hi Ginna, If your a US citizen, that has to pay taxes, the gov. looks at your RV as a second home. I kept track of every penny spent on the system. From the lithium batteries to the screws that help down the panels. I gave the total and all the receipts to my CPA and was able to get 1500 dollars back. I received a 30% tax break on my 2018 tax year. 2020 its 26% and 2021 will lower to 20%. Form 5695
I know im late to the party.... Sorry.... but if you are still having the issue Ref: the rv lock.... "guinea pig" as a test. take out one of the screws that holds the lock in place. Try grinding the tip of the bolt back by... say... 1/8" but no more... you will probably have to taper the very end of the threads after you've trimmed to length, just a bit to clean the starting threads up. if you feel like the one bolt has achieved you purpose, repeat the process. This process is based on the premise the bolts have bottomed out.
Regarding the smell from the toilet, that is probably due to the urine fumes going back up the funnel. A simple solution would be to take out the urine container, install a line directly to the grey tank while installing a shut-off valve on the line so that no smell is coming back up. Opening the line would be just a quick turn of the valve, rinse after use and close the valve after.
Or save 3 grand and 30 hours of labor and do your business outside. Waste of money.
Where the screw on the striker plate is put a machine screw instead of a wood screw. You will will have to drill a hole from the striker plate back to where you can put a nut on the machine screw. Drill a hole threw the side to where it intersects the machine screw and install with Locktite. You will be very happy
Definitely upgrade the mattress
My hips always hurt after sleeping in RV
There are 3 things you can do to fix your RV lock:
1. Remove, sand and paint the "striker plate" with gloss paint or automotive wheel clearcoat.
2. Cut the offending screw down that does not screw in tight enough, a small amount, then chase the threads for easy installation
3. Put Bostik industrial adhesive sealant underneath the lock faceplates (the inside and outside parts which have the buttons on it outside and handles on it inside), just a dab in a few places will do ya. You must let this dry under no load for at least 24 hours on high vibration joints. You are effectivly glueing the lock assembly to the door. Make sure to align it correctly and keep it aligned while the adhesive sets
4. (BONUS) use blue thread locker on all fasteners on re-assembly
RV lock put a bead of caulking around the edge and don't slam the door like a car door. Close the door like you are sneaking out. Keep in mind locks are only for honest people anybody with a crowbar can open a RV in seconds.
Also to make the screw get tight. Put a wooden tooth pick in the hole first.put screw back in and should tighten right up.
We got a Latch.it brand keypad lock instead of the typical RVLock that most people get. It's all metal, seems better quality, comes with two key fobs, and it's cheaper! It's been great so far. Highly recommended. We also got combination locks for the storage bay doors, I also highly recommend those!
Great video, I'm still at a loss as to why anyone would actually dislike this.
Because so many people in this world are jealous of anyone who is generally happy with their life and instead of trying to take a lesson they want to tear them down and rain on their parade in any way they can. They are usually born losers that are too afraid to improve their station in life because they don't think they have what it takes so they want to bring others down to the level they are on. A level where shame, failure, negativity, hatred, atheism and depression rules and ambition, motivation, positivity, spirituality, hope and accomplishment have no place. NEVER ever let anyone else tell you what you can't do, what you won't do, what you're not allowed to do, or judge your work, your lifestyle, your choices, or your beliefs in any way. NOBODY and I mean NOBODY, family, friends, bosses, no human is qualified or has the right to judge you or discourage you. Do what you feel is RIGHT in your heart and always listen to that little voice inside we all have. It always speaks the truth, 100% of the time. The problem is most people have such loud external influences that drown out the sound of that voice and that is where unhappiness and bad decisions creep in, it's where the cycle of what we call "bad luck" starts, but there's no such thing. There are only decisions, and the wrong people can influence those decisions, such as a thumbs down on a great video you made. What if a few thumbs down and a few rude comments were the first ratings they received on this video? If they were easily influenced by that they may have taken it down, thinking it was no good, ashamed and embarrassed. Think if that happened the thousands of people that wouldn't get the benefit of watching this video full of useful information. There may have been thousands of mistakes by would be RV owners because they missed this video, and thousands of frustrating situations, and a lot of despair and negative energy sent back into this world. All because some losers decided they would try to bring these people down for no reason. That action may have affected thousands of people lives. And this is just one example on one little video on one website. Think of all the people in the world, all the people in history who have been discouraged by the naysayers, the judges, the losers who just wanted to bring them down and keep them from pursuing good ideas or spreading of useful information, providing help to others, even changing the world for the better. Haters are the greatest DANGER in existence. DEFEAT HATERS!.NEVER BE JUDGED! DO WHAT YOU WANT WITH YOUR HEAD HELD HIGH, ALWAYS! BE PROUD OF WHO AND WHAT YOU ARE. SEND THEM PACKING!
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One tube of locktight costs about $5.00 at any automotive store. One or two drops will keep the screws from backing out. And if you use a flat piece of thin rubber inside you it should stop the movement of the lock. It may take a little silicone also. front and back of the rubber.
Nice video, thanks for all the tips.
I may be building a tiny home down the road. 🤔
3:58 You have a much closer relationship with your toilet than I do. Snuggley.
Put a neoprene spacer behind the plate between the screws.
i would say for the front door you need to either shim the strike plate and the housing. The screws look too long basicly.
So either go find shorter screws, which you might need for the strike plate. Or shim it so it just compresses better.
if the issue is the screws are backing out i would say use a thread locker.
Weather proofing? Clear coat maybe?
Use Red or Blue Thread lock on the two screws in the door lock,
Use blue. Red usually requires heat to break the screws free.
That's a better suggestion than I had. My idea was to epoxy the thing in place. Down side is that if you need to replace it again, you'll end up replacing the whole door.
Yes! I use blue "Locktite" and it will be the last time you tighten them, but you can remove them if you need to.
It’s a weird issue. Did you get the outline sticker sticker for the v4? It may help a little. I have an Outdoors RV and an RVlock, no issue like yours. Simple screw in and the screws have easily held. But yeah, loctite ftw lol Have you mailed rvlock the video? Their customer service is amazing.
For the latch assembly moving, maybe a bead of silicone where it meets the door inside and out will stop it from moving. Won’t take much. In concert with thread lock should be the last time you have issues
On the door lock, if you take some 2 sided tape or even some thin rubber and put behind both sides before tightening it back down it should stay in place better. The screws that keep coming out I would get some stainless or coated screws from the hardware store and use some blue or low strength loctite on them and they should stop backing out.
For the loose door latch screw take the screw out take a toothpick break it off. Put the screw back in and try that with blue Loctite on all the screws so they don't wiggle loose overtime. If the toothpick doesn't work go with a thicker diameter screw find out what size it is at Lowe's or Home Depot and go with a larger-diameter non rusting stainless steel screen. You mentioned the lock was rusting I think the lock is made out of aluminum I do believe. But I have been getting some stainless steel screws at Lowe's or Home Depot that are rusting. That shouldn't happen but obviously there a Chinese knockoff. You could add a few drops of silicon on the back of the RV door latch if it keeps coming loose.
Buy the keyless entry on black friday, its 40% off, $240 drops to $140. The coupon is on their web site the day before. Also rv lock has to be programmed fast for a new code. Go to slow in the programming sequence and it times out.
Try blue thread lock for the screws in the door latch. Maybe epoxy glue for the mechanism to get it to stop moving.
Putting a one-way valve on the hot water line to keep that from mixing is a brilliant idea!!!
It would also help behind the shower that's outside because I've heard of people using that at a dump station and forgetting to turn both valves off (only turning off the shower head) and not realizing for quite some time why they were only getting lukewarm water from their water system!!!!!
Loose lock, rusting screws. Locktite and brass (or stainless) screws. Rust is the door seal's fault, not the lock's fault. Look at your door seal. Great video.
Dude looks like barry allen the flash! :O
dude, i could not place who he looked like. then your comment came across my eyeballs, boy! you are so right! exactly! exactly like the flash! oh man! lol! so sweet these two are. thanks for the great videos, guys. awesome, keep em coming!
Lock has top screw stripped it looks like. U could use wood glue and drive tooth picks into the screw hole with the glue on them, let them dry, cut them flush and then reinstall the lock and the screw should be able to catch and tighten like its supposed to.
Add a bit of borax to some water in the composting toilet you may be able to get rid of that odor . The odor is caused by a build-up of inert gasses. And the borax will introduce oxygen and allow it to be more active and less smelly.
I don’t know if someone answered this. To tighten door handle, take screws and grind down screw 1/6 off. The screws were bottoming out. Also lock tight two screws in lock from end.
Okay, I had a 36-foot allegro bay class A motorhome (used) I did some creative rework also. So the front door lock assembly; what I did on mine to keep it from shifting was to use this double-sided sealant tape which adhered to the door and the lock and kept it from shifting up and down and the screws actually tighten up. Now for the screw on the plate. I took a slice of the sealant tape and rolled it so it looked like a joint and stuffed it into the screw hole and that gave the screw something to grab and smoosh into the wall of the hole and get tight. Then I used some of my wife's clear nail polish and put a coat over the surface of the plate and that worked for about 3 years. Also, I used a q tip and some silicone oil to coat the tongue of the lock and I would do that once a year. One other thing I did hear the galley was I installed a one-way vent in the roof. This lets moist air out but stops air coming in and that cut the condensation down by about 50%.
Hey guys a suggestion on the door lock. 1st if you can get stainless screws. 2nd shorten the screws by a few threads, they might be a little too long not pulling it tight. 3rd use lock tight on the threads, that should keep the screws from backing out. Nuff said, GR8 video, and GR8 useful ideas. .... JeffG
The cats and the blinds reminds me of my students, middle school girls checking out middle school boys. They mangled those blinds into mod-art... and I let 'em. Loved the video :)
Black silicone caulk on the inside and out would keep the lock from moving. Just like you'd use liquid nails on something to hold it in place without the super glue affect.
Very informative, enjoyed each item and the details you went through. Also appreciated the refreshing lack of "upspeak". Having viewed 40-50 videos in the last week it's great that you're not following the crowd and making every single sentence a question. Thank you.
Re the similar keys that let RV sales people walk around showing RVs using just one key ... replacement cylinders with a different key (there are 250 different key cuts) are inexpensive and easy to change.
Replace the screws with stainless screws, and use aluminum tube over the screws ,that matches the Id of the screws. And then use a small amount of silicone dabs to set the door locks handle plates.
Love this! So positive!
I’m LOL at the kitties at the windows. So cute but I can see where it was annoying. Great job with your van upgrade!!! Super gorgeous!!😁
Thanks for the info. 1) HATE it when turning the shower back on and the cold comes out. Best info on that. I will be seeing about the 1 way valve for my 5ver. 2) Aluminium blinds should be outlawed. 3) I see the lifts for the bed in the future for my 5ver also.
Great video! We have trouble with our RV LOCK as well. The covering over number 7 on the keypad seems to have delaminated, so when we pressed the 7 it does not always make contact. Now I have to change our code so we don't use the seven anymore. We are not full timers and have used our RV probably twice since we installed the lock last year, so it's not like we overuse the touchpad. While we love the lock concept, we feel the poor quality of lock does not justify the price paid.
Suggestion on your combination door lock. Just add a plate shim in behind the inside assembly. Or use shorter screws. I looks like the door is too thin for the assembly
To stop the screws from backing out, use some loctite on the threads
Try Lock tight. As long as the screw holes are not stripped tighten the screws as tight as you can and the screws shouldn't come loose. Good luck
Omg! I could watch an entire video of the cats and the blinds!! HILARIOUS!
I have the same lock. I installed mine correctly. Thats why mine dosent move. Awsome buy.
get some stainless screws for your strike plat and screws, and goop it up with BLUE locktite... red will leave you in a real pickle if you ever have to take them out. use a lot, it will hold great! . nice video, thanks!
I am curious about the total added weight, especially that solar system and all of the equipment.
Try lock washers to tighten the lock, & maybe rubber washers
You guys are amazing young pups- so smart and cute - love your work , God bless 💙🗝⚓️🙏🏼 yr fairy godmother
Ps your parents must be very proud of you.🕊🌹
maybe a gasket for the lock assembly? along with those stainless machine screws; we replaced ours as well.
I hope y'all have the electronic lock figured out by now! Both our vehicles have the keyless entry systems, we added one to the house as well. The whole idea for me is to have to pack fewer keys ito my pocket! I prefer to have NO keychain with me. Each vehiclke has that ginormous Ford keyfob. One key fits the entire house - 3 external doors and two interior garage doors. That system would be a big plus in my book!
Use clear silicone on the backside of the keypad, and use locktight on all screws when installing the lock
just add a bit of clear silicone sealant behind the plates on each side of your door lock, this should hold it place and stop it wiggling .
I think the best investment is .............David.
for the door handle, use double side foam tape. It will hold it straight and seal it.
The batteries and solar have come way down in price nowadays...
Yes, just picked up some Battle Born Lithium that where on sale over the Christmas holidays. Still have yet to install them, but one day soon for sure.
I’ve never seen anyone that needs more than 400w personally. Even big class A’s with solar for boondocking probably don’t need a system that big but maybe they need that much idk.
Well done!
Maxx Air Vent Cover, about $30.
The original shower head was designed to drip so the water temp stays constant while you are soaping up. It is not a complete shutoff, by design.
I don't know what you do for a living, but there are some people that travel around the country, I go to RV parks put up by the forestry service or the Corps of engineered RV parks, and work for them for free rent. helping out around the park while living there rent-free, I have somebody that I used to work for common key still works for that company and and helped out at the RV Park
For the lock it is supposed to be calked all of the he way around it out side and in side.
Get shorter screws for the strike plate on the RVLock. I just did that same upgrade.
cleans the screws and the holeswith alcohol and put blue locktight on the threads should eliminate the screws vibrating out
Solar's getting much cheaper, with much better batteries (and even Li is looking to get replaced). I know you want to do it yourself (I'm an old construction worker) but as to the locks (especially on the battery compartment and entrance door) you might want to get a locksmith (their price isn't that high compared to the potential loss) and it would be that much more secure. You did a great job, good camping, and Dominus vobiscum.
For your door issue, the good fix would be to put a shorter screw in there. the lock tight is good also.
You might want to consider on your Solid RF roof mount getting cap/covers for the oppen connectore sockets and ensuring that the you use a dialectric grease on the ones tied in and a good seal on the lines in/out. All to keep water out of the Coax and stave off corrosion. But I loved the video. You offer some grea advise and made some really out of the box changes like teh dinette tear out and re-do. Well done guys!
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Lock tire on those screws will not let them loosen up. Found at hardware or auto parts
For composting toilets, C-Head is a little better design idea than Nature's Head. I've had both. C-Head is easier to empty, is the main thing. In dry weather you don't need an ventilation at all, I find. It's also $200 cheaper.
For your lock fasteners...use LocTite blue
Simple solution for poor fitting lock assembly just visit Home Depot or Lowe’s plumbing area and purchase rubber sheeting material usually 6” x 6” / 1/8” or 1/16” thick squares and fab an interior gasket.
I would try some thread lock but you can get from a auto parts store put the thread lock on those threads and then I'll keep it from coming out I will probably either get the light or medium strength
You have to use the gasket to stop the door locks from moving.
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Get a pop rivet gun and aluminum rivits for the door lock and strike plate.
Great video! With the door lock some loc tite on bolt will stop it from backing out. Put a bead of silicone around the inside and outside of assembly and it will stop it from moving, increase the water tightness and still be removable in he future!
Loctite glue on screws. FastCap 2P-10 Super Glue Adhesive 2.25 Ounce Thick and 12 Ounce Activator Combo Pack for back plate.
Use Locktite on the RV Door lock screws.
Probably could get some hy200 epoxy and put on the inside backplate of the lock . That epoxy is no joke . Just take it off , apply a generous bead on the interior lock backplate , quickly reinstall it real quick . The gun to use will probably cost more than the epoxy . But if you know anyone in construction they may already have it all that you could borrow from them .
the push button/keyless entry door lock.... take the screws out of it and remove it, then take each half (inside and outside), and fit them individually to see where the slack is, and then shim it.. epoxy a shim in place in the cutout so the mechanism fits snug in the hole, and then reinstall it all....
....as for the screw coming loose, use a drop of BLUE loctite on the screw threads... do NOT use RED loctite or you will never be able to remove the screw without destroying the mechanism and possibly the door.. if the screw threads are stripped out, use a larger screw or use epoxy paste to fill the hole, and after it cures for a couple days, redrill the hole to accept the screw. DONT epoxy the screw in the hole.
most holes/cutouts in RV's are not precise at all, and if the one who cuts the hole at the manufacture gets outside the marks too far, they generally try to hide it, which leaves you with a sloppy install, possibly shimmed with a loose piece of wood that will shift or fall out over time.....
for holding the shim in place, and preventing the screw from backing out, silicone sealer may be an option also. its not as permanent so it can be removed, and easier to work with, but the ONLY down side is its not as permanent..
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