Use a pair of pliers to bend the bent lever up into the proper position.
Motorhome door lock stuck.
Fortunately we are not camping.
Stuck locked door latch.
How i got in and replaced the lock.
If you cannot rack or twist the door a little to release that stuck latch your solution of removing the screws might be the better way to go to avoid damaging the door or the center lock assembly.
Swing the interior door lock assembly out of the way.
Karen the dead bolt is a straight mechanical bolt that is usually unaffected like the door lock part.
The keys for the dead bolt and the latch handle are functional.
Of course this is after you ve managed to open the storage compartment door.
Global locks have a small lip that can jam and keep the door from opening.
But the first thing i would do is go to your local hardware store and gt a piece of carpenter s chalk.
The door has some jiggle room but one of the latches is still extended far enough to be catching on the door jam.
Perhaps you have your key but the lock won t turn the key gets stuck or the door is jammed and won t open.
Describing and demonstrating several problems with my motorhome s entry door that may be common on many rv s.
Remove the three screws securing the interior door lock assembly with a star bit screwdriver.
The door latch is stuck in the locked position.
Thanks again for your post.
If your lock is stuck.
This can be a common problem for rvs with the global lockset.
We are locked out of rv.
Let us know how it works out.