Thetford Locker Doors

Flush or Standard Locker Door?

The first version of the Thetford Locker Door made was called the Flush Door (FD) which was later replaced with the Standard Door (D). The Standard Door was first used in models of Bailey caravans in 2016. To make sure that you are purchasing the right door for your caravan or motorhome, here is what you need to look out for:

Flush:

The clue is in the name. The Flush Locker Door fits flush to the van, so if you were to look at it from the side, you would not be able to see it sticking out away from the body of the van. The FD doors also have a single push button and lock in the middle of the door.

Standard:

The standard door protrudes slightly away from the van, so if you were to look at it from the side, it would stick out slightly. The ‘D’ doors have two or three push buttons and locks at the top of the door, two in the corner and sometimes one in the middle.

Here is a blown drawing and picture of both Flush Door 3 (FD3) and Standard Door 3 (D3) so that you can compare how the two look side by side.

As you can see in the blown diagrams above, the locker doors are broken down into multiple spare parts. Not every part that you can see on the diagram is available to purchase separately from the manufacturer but the list below shows exactly what parts you can purchase for your locker door.

• Door: You can purchase the door frame which does not come with the infill included. This is a perfect replacement if your locking mechanism has broken
• Infill: You can purchase just the infill on its own without having to buy the whole door. Available in white, off-white, and grey.
• Hinge pin(s): Both the Flush and Standard doors come with hinge pins to help the door swing open and closed. If yours have become damaged or lost, you can just replace these.
• Door Seal: The seal makes sure that the door remains watertight and sealed together. Seals can become fragile over time and can cause leaks if they start to perish. You can also keep the seal at its best by using the Thetford Maintenance Spray.
• Inner frame (for Flush Doors): There are two inner frames used on Flush Doors. They help keep the door in place on the van and stop it from leaving a gap in the body of the van.
• Gasket (for Standard Doors): The gaskets fill the space between the door and the body of the van, keeping it secure and watertight.
• Sealant: To help seal your door in place, you can purchase the trusty RV-61 exterior sealant in white or mastic tape, depending on your preference.
• Barrel locks: If your barrel lock has become damaged, you can purchase a new one from your local retailer. You won’t find these online due to security reasons but let your local dealer know your barrel number and they will be able to source a new one for you.

If you are unsure as to how to install a new door to your van, we highly recommend getting in touch with a registered Bailey dealer who will be able to help you with your replacement.

Different models of Thetford Locker Doors

The main difference between the different styles of Thetford Locker Doors is the size. The higher the number of the door, the bigger the size of the door. Flush Doors come in D3 and D5 and Standard Doors go from D3-D8.

Each door has been designed with a specific purpose in mind and to help you identify the locker door that you need to replace, each style is listed below along with the intended purpose and dimensions.

(The dimensions below are for the newer Standard Locker Doors but Flush Doors 3 and 5 will be of a similar kind of size.)

Waterfiller Door

• A door used for filling the water in your Thetford cassette toilet.
• Main dimensions: 158 x 134mm
• Push-button latch: 1

Locker Door 3 (D3 & FD3)

• A compact, general, standard door for Cassette Toilets.
• Standard Door (D3) Main dimensions: 385 x 335mm
• Flush Door (FD3) Main Dimensions: 370 x 329mm
• Push-button latch with lock: 1 (D3 & FD3)
• Push-button latch no lock: 1 (D3)

Standard Locker Door 4 (D4)

• Service Door 4 is for access to gas cylinders and water tanks.
• Main dimensions: 700 x 395mm
• Push-button latch with lock: 2

Locker Door 5 (D5 & FD5)

• Service Door 5 is for access to the water tank or as a general luggage door.
• Main dimensions (D5): 785 x 340mm
• Flush Door (FD3) Main Dimensions: 770 x 329mm
• Push-button latch with lock: 2 (D5), 1 (FD5)

Standard Locker Door 6

• Service Door 6 is for access to a storage area for large objects or to use as a general luggage door.
• Main Dimensions: 1038 x 465mm
• Push-button latch with lock: 3

Standard Locker Door 7

• Service Door 7 is for access to a storage area for large objects, like the camping table and chairs or to use as a general luggage door. Rarely seen on smaller caravans or motorhomes.
• Main Dimensions: 1108 x 346mm
• Push-button latch with lock: 3

Found the door that you need? You can see all of the door frames that we have available on the Thetford Locker Door Frame page on our website.

Do you need a FW or WD Barrel Lock?

You may have noticed when searching for locker door frames on our website that there are two lock options: FAWO1 and FAWO2. The reason for this is that there are two different types of barrel locks used on the exterior locker door frames. Here are what the two terms refer to:

• FAWO1: WD Barrel Lock
• FAWO2: FW Barrel Lock

You may be able to find out which one you have on your caravan or motorhome already by looking on the back of the door frame lock for a FAWO number. Otherwise, you can always look at your key which should have an FW or WD number etched onto the side of it.

You may not need to replace your barrel lock if the locking mechanism has broken as a new door frame replacement may be enough. However, if you do need to purchase one, you can go to your local retailer who will be able to order one for you.