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via mobile 30/5/2024 at 7:02pm
 Location: teesside
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Just put the caravan away and key snapped in battery box lock. The door is locked but
Can access it. Tried broken key but not working. Swift challenger 570 2011. Any ideas how I can get it open


30/5/2024 at 7:09pm
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I put this, how to remove a broken caravan key, into Google and there are numerous suggestions.

Good luck.

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via mobile 30/5/2024 at 8:01pm
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Thanks for reply. I need luck


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Let us know how you get on, it might just help others out.

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via mobile 30/5/2024 at 8:55pm
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Buy one of these , worked for me

Key extraction set

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via mobile 31/5/2024 at 12:14pm
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Thanks order on this morning. Will let you know how I get on


31/5/2024 at 12:32pm
 Location: Near Alton Towers
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I had a similar problem with a key breaking on my gas locker. Unfortunately despite using picks I couldn't get the old bit out. I had to buy a pair of new locks with keys.

Dave.

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Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day,
Teach a man to fish and you can get rid of him for a whole weekend.


via mobile 17/6/2024 at 9:50pm
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Well got round to looking at brokenkey. Hot glue never worked. Sprayed wd40 in and put snapped key in and it opened. Stripped lock removed bit if key and now all good


18/6/2024 at 3:44pm
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Glad to hear you've got it sorted, well done

Dave.

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Teach a man to fish and you can get rid of him for a whole weekend.



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