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Old 10-23-2011, 06:33 AM   #1
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Anyone replace their storage door locks?

We have the old round locks that anyone in the campground and who knows how many others share the keys with us. Has anyone replaced them? If so where did you get a set keyed alike? What size are they? And were you happy you did it?
 
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Old 10-23-2011, 06:46 AM   #2
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I did on my last trailer. Still thinking about in on this one. It has only been 5 year, who knows when I'll get to it on this one.
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Old 10-23-2011, 07:05 AM   #3
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I put combination locks on my doors, bought from Tweetys. All I have to do is remember the combinations.
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Old 10-23-2011, 07:08 AM   #4
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Do you remember what length they are for the Monty's? Thanks!
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Old 10-23-2011, 07:10 AM   #5
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I replaced all of my CH751 keyed locks (except the water fill door and the front leg/rear stabilizer control door) with the round "barrel" keyed locks. I was able to order them all keyed alike. The only "drawback" with this type of lock is that the key remains in the lock when in the unlocked position. I solved this by buying one of those key chains where you can separate it easily (like what is used to leave a key to your car with a valet) and put one key on each end.
Sorry, I can't remember the size or where I got them from except is was online. Here's a link from Tweetys that shows the kind I bought. I believe Tweetys will ensure that what they ship you are all keyed alike .... just call them and ask. http://tweetys.com/ace-key-baggage-locks.aspx
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Old 10-23-2011, 07:11 AM   #6
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I've never quite understood why the locks need to be changed. No matter what kind of lock you replace them with, all a person needs to get into the storage areas is a flat blade screwdriver. I think you'll spend money for nothing. All the locks do is keep an honest person honest.

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Old 10-23-2011, 07:24 AM   #7
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We also replaced them with the barrel locks for all the hatches. We didn't change the sewer or water doors. We got our locks at Camping World. Yes, anyone can get into them with a scewdriver, but I say even "honest" people could have a quick lapse if they see something they want!! I don't trust anyone. We usually stay at Thousand Trails campgrounds and we are away from really populated areas. We have never had anything taken that was left outside and we probably would not have a problem, but it makes me have more peace of mind. I also always use both locks on the door when we go away for the day. Once again, everyone has that same lock. Even the key for the "deadbolt" lock is a fairly common key.
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Old 10-23-2011, 07:51 AM   #8
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Boy, I guess CountryGuy and I are either in denial or have been very lucky.

We camp where we want to, but, if the hairs on the back of our neck stand on end, that is not where we want to, so if at all possible we move on.

We have not had one thing stolen, except the 12 pack of beer we left outside at a state park one time a long time ago. Oh, was summer, park was full of teenagers, our bad.

We left stuff behind, was never retrieved, ohhh, that is not stolen.

We tend to leave the cargo bay doors unlocked once we get to camp, on the desert, in private parks, in county parks, in state parks. Nope, never had anything stolen, ya, disclaimer, not YET.

We do lock the door when we leave the campsite, cause I have had someone walk into a unit and steal money, at a club (NOT MOC) campout when we had younger kids. There were no others in that campground besides club members, it was closed to all outsiders.

Truthfully, I am more nervous about leaving the unit parked while we have lunch and are running than I am when we reach a campsite. So, there are times I send CountryGuy for a hamburger and I stay with the rig. Comfort zones, if they don't feel right, pay attention to them, do what feels right.

Tis all about comfort zones, if you feel better changing the locks, then by all means. But, the points of the screwdriver and prying in, and the fact that we are basically lazy if we can be, kept CountryGuy from changing the locks. Oh, and being cheap, no $$ spent, no time spent, so far so good.

Never say never, so disclaimers and "not yets" abound.

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Old 10-23-2011, 08:12 AM   #9
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I replaced mine with the round barrel locks also, just popped the original out, took it to a locksmith and asked him to do all of them with the same key.
Works super, and you will have plenty of spare keys.
I think it makes sense to change them, as stated, you can't keep them out of they want in, but that wasn't your question, I like the round locks.
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Old 10-23-2011, 08:29 AM   #10
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Don't remember the length, recon I measured the door and ordered accordingly.
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Old 10-23-2011, 08:38 AM   #11
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We just replaced ours with the barrel locks, all keyed the same. They were 1 1/8" in length and we found them at the local RV dealer here in Newport.
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I ground down the tooth on the key so I can remove the key when it's unlocked.
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Old 10-23-2011, 09:22 AM   #13
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I've never quite understood why the locks need to be changed. No matter what kind of lock you replace them with, all a person needs to get into the storage areas is a flat blade screwdriver. I think you'll spend money for nothing. All the locks do is keep an honest person honest.

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Old 10-23-2011, 09:36 AM   #14
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Dick in answer to your question I believe mine were 1 1/4 inch, I will go out and measure them now to be sure* Yup from inside of collar to end of screw is 1 1/4 inches, without screw 1 1/8 inch.I took one of my lock barrels with me to CW and the locksmith. CW had the J236 lock in the size I wanted and the price wasn't too bad, the locksmith on the other hand were out of line. So I got the CW brand. they are not the 751s so that works...
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Old 10-23-2011, 12:37 PM   #15
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I change ours and got replacements at Home Depot. I had to search quite a while until I found enough of the same lock number, but I felt better knowing they are different than most other locks.
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Old 10-23-2011, 02:28 PM   #16
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Brilliant! I never would have thought of that! But... which tooth?

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I ground down the tooth on the key so I can remove the key when it's unlocked.
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A good perspective!

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Boy, I guess CountryGuy and I are either in denial or have been very lucky.

We camp where we want to, but, if the hairs on the back of our neck stand on end, that is not where we want to, so if at all possible we move on.

We have not had one thing stolen, except the 12 pack of beer we left outside at a state park one time a long time ago. Oh, was summer, park was full of teenagers, our bad.

We left stuff behind, was never retrieved, ohhh, that is not stolen.

We tend to leave the cargo bay doors unlocked once we get to camp, on the desert, in private parks, in county parks, in state parks. Nope, never had anything stolen, ya, disclaimer, not YET.

We do lock the door when we leave the campsite, cause I have had someone walk into a unit and steal money, at a club (NOT MOC) campout when we had younger kids. There were no others in that campground besides club members, it was closed to all outsiders.

Truthfully, I am more nervous about leaving the unit parked while we have lunch and are running than I am when we reach a campsite. So, there are times I send CountryGuy for a hamburger and I stay with the rig. Comfort zones, if they don't feel right, pay attention to them, do what feels right.

Tis all about comfort zones, if you feel better changing the locks, then by all means. But, the points of the screwdriver and prying in, and the fact that we are basically lazy if we can be, kept CountryGuy from changing the locks. Oh, and being cheap, no $$ spent, no time spent, so far so good.

Never say never, so disclaimers and "not yets" abound.

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Believe it or not..................I rarely ever lock mine, only when I travel to keep water out while traveling.
Maybe I'm lucky, never missed anything!

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Yes, you are lucky. I hope you stay lucky.
Having been a victim of crime, I'm not as trusting. The feeling of being violated never quite goes away. For me, any deterrent is a good deterrent.

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Believe it or not..................I rarely ever lock mine, only when I travel to keep water out while traveling.
Maybe I'm lucky, never missed anything!

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Old 10-23-2011, 03:37 PM   #20
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We replaced ours with the barrel locks as well but didn't have to modify the key or the locks. The only reason we changed them was that I was breaking the 751 key after a while when locking or unlocking. We typically leave the locks unlocked when set up in an RV park. We had a locksmith do them all, including water, for about $60.
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