Ifor Williams Trailer keys replacement?

[swellhillcottage]

After having a fairly kak week to top it off this morning I went to hitch the trailer as we were off to Hartpury for some BD and the key in the hitch snapped off with the lock still on - after much ranting and efforts to unlock the hitch I admitted defeat and withdrew from all play!
Does anyone have any quick solutions for this issue as I am supposed to be competing next weekend and Ifor Williams is having its Xmas Hols!

Coffee and Cookies for any brilliant solutions!


S x

 

[ROG]

Have you called a locksmith ?

Or a car dealership

Or the AA/RAC

Might be worth a try......

 

[popsdosh]

Drill it out they are not exactly high security locks very easy to replace ,most trailer dealers will have a new barrel and keys but you will need to know which coupling head you have.
When you get the new barrel it will have instructions on how to proceed . Be very surprised if you cant pick one up on monday.They are a very common spares item.

 

[popsdosh]

Do you have a spare key as if you do try prising out whats left with a small screwdriver and long nose pliers.

 

[swellhillcottage]

Wow really - I have the bit of broken key out - I will speak to my old man when he gets in re drilling it out! Thanks - will it be an Ifor Dealer I need to getthe barrell from?

Regards S x

 

[SpruceRI]

I get all my IW parts from this company: www.barlowtrailers.co.uk. They're always great at advising what part is needed and advice on fitting etc - and their mail order is fast!!!

 

[Baileyhoss]

You can get replacement keys online. They are just locks like office furniture has. Ill go find the link. About £3 or something.

 

[Baileyhoss]

Try fastkeys.co.uk.