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05-13-2021, 12:47 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Herminie
Posts: 59
M.O.C. #27810
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Bay Door locks and keys
I have been reading on line that bay door or storage door locks and keys should be changed. Also they mention to even put a locking mechanism on you propane door.
I am all in favor of security, but I not sure is this a real problem out there, or are people making much about nothing?
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Mark and Carol, Aka TC Montana
U.S. Navy Veteran, Herminie, Pa. Semi-retired
2020 3931FB - 2020 3500HD High Country
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05-13-2021, 01:10 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: home base IL, OTR anywhere
Posts: 533
M.O.C. #19382
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A determined casual thief will probably do more damage to your rig opening the door with better locks on it. A smart thief will move on to easier targets. You are more likely to get the former than the latter. Simply locking the doors with OEM keys will prevent 99% of the opportunity, which is what such theft is... a crime of opportunity. Insurance will cover the rest. JMHO.
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2017 RAM 3500 Laramie CCLB Dually CTD Aisin, OEM auto level rear air-ride, B&W hitch
2020 3813MS Legacy Cobalt FBP, MORryde 8K IS & pinbox, PI EMS,DIY mods by in-house "craftsman", RV security system Mk1 Beagle Alerter
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05-13-2021, 01:16 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Indio
Posts: 103
M.O.C. #19705
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Locks are for the honest people staying honest. A criminal bent on getting in isn't really slowed down much by locks on anything. Peace of mind goes only as far as your perception of your rig security...which for almost any rig out there, can be defeated by a determined thief! All this notwithstanding...I haven't heard of reports of theft from storage bays/propane tank holders. It would be interesting to have more input from current RV owners on this unknown statistic.
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Richard & Judy Blackwell
Indio, Ca.
2014 F350 DRW 4x4 Diesel
2013 3402RL
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05-13-2021, 01:22 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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Pretty sure it's illegal to lock doors to propane tanks.
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2018.5 Montana 3791RD
Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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05-13-2021, 02:35 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Indio
Posts: 103
M.O.C. #19705
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No known law in California re: not locking propane tank doors. Most belt straps for tanks have the lock hasp capable of mounting a padlock on the hasp.
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Richard & Judy Blackwell
Indio, Ca.
2014 F350 DRW 4x4 Diesel
2013 3402RL
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05-13-2021, 02:49 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Lobelville
Posts: 2,128
M.O.C. #6650
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We have traveled thru out 44 States, since 2005. I have never locked anything, except, the Truck. I believe the cost of replacing the doors, etc. is much more expensive that what they steal. We do no boon docking, and use higher end RV parks. Have never had a issue. We have traveled with, and "Montana", and now "Brody". I would hope if there was a fire or what ever someone would save my Fur kid. We do have a gun safe. It would be easier to steal the 5th wheel that a weapon. Good Luck on your choice.
Happy Trails.
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05-13-2021, 02:54 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Herminie
Posts: 59
M.O.C. #27810
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Thanks to all that replied, I really had no intention of changing locks for various reason, but I wanted to put it out there to see if I might be on the wrong side of this. We generally stay at higher end parks when we travel, and we have yet to go off grid, and doubt that we ever will as that is not our style. But having said that thanks again for your thoughts.
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Mark and Carol, Aka TC Montana
U.S. Navy Veteran, Herminie, Pa. Semi-retired
2020 3931FB - 2020 3500HD High Country
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05-14-2021, 01:31 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard Blackwell
No known law in California re: not locking propane tank doors. Most belt straps for tanks have the lock hasp capable of mounting a padlock on the hasp.
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The hasp on the mounting strap still allows emergency personnel access.
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2018.5 Montana 3791RD
Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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05-14-2021, 02:30 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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30 years RVing and never had anything taken or have known anyone personally that did. Locking the compartment doors or changing the locks will do little good as you can break in with a 5.00 flat head screwdriver.
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05-14-2021, 03:36 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 3,923
M.O.C. #20477
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WeBeFulltime
The hasp on the mounting strap still allows emergency personnel access.
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They need to be able to pull the tanks out quickly not just open the doors.
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Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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05-14-2021, 03:37 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Lobelville
Posts: 2,128
M.O.C. #6650
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Great comments, glad we have a group who says what they believe, and don't mind helping other.
Happy Trails.
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05-14-2021, 06:03 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Sioux Falls
Posts: 664
M.O.C. #10985
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I lost the entire set of keys for my 2018 Montana 3791. I went to camping world and they replaced every key for me. The locks are not so unique. I did have to have the code for the entry door lock. It is found on the inside of the lock when you have it out of the door. Good thing I had door unlocked and not dead bolted. That would cause damage or get a crook or locksmith to pick it.
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05-14-2021, 08:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,160
M.O.C. #6433
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RVs were broken into years ago in the storage facility where I keep mine. They didn’t bother with keys. They got into my basement by prying the doors open. And no damage. There was a small black mark on the door where they used a screwdriver or such. And bent the lock tab a little. Bent it back with my thumb and still using it.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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05-19-2021, 01:29 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Munster
Posts: 23
M.O.C. #27339
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We were told that the dealer has a master key that will open basement doors. The DOT requires propane tanks to be accessible by emergency crews. The tanks can be locked as long as there is access to the shut valve and tank.
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05-19-2021, 06:19 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Fargo
Posts: 213
M.O.C. #19032
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Quote:
Originally Posted by xr7gt
We were told that the dealer has a master key that will open basement doors. The DOT requires propane tanks to be accessible by emergency crews. The tanks can be locked as long as there is access to the shut valve and tank.
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If i am not mistaken, all RV's ship with the 751 key. Most of you have keys for each others... I changed all mine (3) to another key, but like was mentioned,. in all reality a flat head screwdriver will open any of those bay door locks.
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05-19-2021, 06:33 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Long Isalnd
Posts: 136
M.O.C. #23929
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All of my locks are keyed alike. Entry door and all compartments
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Don and Kathleen
2019 Montana 3791RD 20th anniversary.
2014 Ram 3500 Dually CC, CTD, Aisin “Kasper”
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