As far as the locks go ... I had the same problem last winter (northern
Maine).  I used a syringe that came with a printer re-inking kit and
squirted automatic transmission fluid on the mechanisms.  It served to clean
them up a bit ... lubricate them ... and, best of all, it doesn't freeze.

I didn't have a problem for the rest of the winter ... and no problems so
far this winter, either.  I haven't re-squirted them.

Mike

> Any one else have this problem?  Last nights rain soaks the mechanisms,
> then the temperature drops below freezing and in the Morning...... I have
> to yank on the door to get the door to release the seal.... and worse, the
> lock mechanism freezes up and won't latch when I try shut it!
>
> Heat loosens the mechanism temporarily, but it takes sittin in the sun for
> hours to make the phenomenon truly go away!
>
> Any ideas????  too much grease?  not enough grease?  kinda
> frustrating........
>
> Ch
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