Questions about replacing locks

Any suggestions for replacing my main door handle/deadbolt? The deadbolt works fine, but the regular lock will not turn with the key.

Is there really a difference between the $40 locks and the $100 locks?

It has never concerned me, thieves use a screwdriver or pry bar, not a key. The flimsy baggage doors and frames will pop right open with a large screwdriver.

I replaced my two storage compartment doors lock with these and they work great.

Combination Compartment Locks

robsouth wrote:
Where you parked at wolf? Whatcha got in them storage bins? They are so flimsy that anyone with a screwdriver can get in lock or no lock. Why bother?

Thats my thoughts. I just today bought thumb locks for all my compartment doors. Who wants go steal my stinky slinky anyhow. Its a PIA having to go get the keys from inside to open them

JKaz

kgarrett9999 wrote:
This past weekend while looking at new travel trailers, many of the doors and storage compartments were locked and the salesman didn't have his key with him. After encountering 2 or 3 locked items that I wanted to look at I asked if my key would fit. The salesman responded probably. And my keys did fit all the door locks and storage compartment locks that I tried. I probably used my keys to unlock 20-25 locks.

usually deadbolts are not a common key

This past weekend while looking at new travel trailers, many of the doors and storage compartments were locked and the salesman didn't have his key with him. After encountering 2 or 3 locked items that I wanted to look at I asked if my key would fit. The salesman responded probably. And my keys did fit all the door locks and storage compartment locks that I tried. I probably used my keys to unlock 20-25 locks.

Where you parked at wolf? Whatcha got in them storage bins? They are so flimsy that anyone with a screwdriver can get in lock or no lock. Why bother?

While many of the storage bay locks and even entry door spring locks share common keys, most deadbolt locks are individual or unique. If you are concerned, just replace the dead bolt lock pin cylinder with another cylinder from a hardware store, or you can replace the whole thing. They are not that expensive.

As for storage bay doors, I don't know of anyone that has re-keyed them, although if you are willing to spend the money, I'm sure a locksmith can do that for you. I've not heard of anyone having issues with unauthorized unlocking of a storage bay.

Thanks in advance. :)