Eliminating the ubiqutous ch751 bay locks

Lessee now, in 25 years of rving, not counting about 15 years of tent camping, I have never been broken into. My homeowners insurance covers the motorhome contents and is $100 deductible. Sooo, I have 8 compartments and @ $15.95 each, that's $127.60. Some of those compartments have two locks and so if you are really paranoid,that's 13 locks for $207.35 and that's the equivalent of 5 nites camping at $40 a nite.

Re keying makes the most sense. Less expense and no electronics to be compromised.
Be nice if one of these Locksmiths would attend the Rallies.
Wouldn't have to fool with logistics and time to get it taken care of.

The only "key" needed to open any RV bin or door is a large screw drive or tire iron. If a criminal wants in, he'll get in...

Thanks for posting as I probably need to lube and make sure my key will work... have not used in 13 years. Yes I lock my bays but only by the keypad or fob.

Weber wrote:
My biggest reason to change the lock is to narrow down needing 4 keys for 5 compartments! Don't get why they don't key most of the locks on one unit to one two keys.

All mine are keyed alike.

I removed my compartment locks and took them to a locksmith who rekeyed them all alike and not a 751. Then reinstalled them. Piece of cake.

My biggest reason to change the lock is to narrow down needing 4 keys for 5 compartments! Don't get why they don't key most of the locks on one unit to one two keys.

There are keyed replacement locks with unique keys. They cost a good bit more but not that much if concerned about security.
i have considered changing. I think it was 2011, in Missouri at an ancient but only campground I found the bays unlocked and one not entirely closed.
There were footprints, in mud around the coach, from during the night.
Tell you the truth we have so much stuff in there I may never detect if anything was stolen. Nothing large was for sure. Tools I didn't do an inventory and they share part duty at home and in the coach.
Remote operated locks would be my preference if I was a bit younger and felt like designing it. Broad Spectrum scanners are used by professionals to unlock those kids but the chance one would possess one around the MH are slim.
Laser operated same problem though not that many have the equipment either.
Some of you Engineers sit down and design a slide in lock replacement, powered only by the sending unit/key/fob. Make a bundle to mgs and retail.

Other RVers (who would likely have a 751 key) are not likely to steal stuff from your compartments, and those that DO want your stuff, will get it regardless. If they have to damage your RV to gain access, they will. I've never understood the desire to change out all of my compartment locks. Just my opinion.

My first thought after traveling in the rain for the past several weeks, is how well are they going to work after being in the rain and road grit after a year or two? And, I don't like the idea of being out there in the dark trying to make a combination work.

Bill