Locking DP engine grates?
This might sound ridiculous to some, but we have a diesel pusher with the rear flip open grates to get access to the oil fill, coolant, and trans. I was thinking, since we keep it in a storage yard if...
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The OP brings up an interesting point that I'll bet that many of us hadn't given much thought too. I know that I didn't.
On mine, my engine hatch is opened by pulling down on a spring loaded latch located down in front of the license plate area. The hatch then lifts with the help of two spring pistons, just like on a cargo bay door. Just off the top of my head, I can't think of anyway that I could lock it if I wanted to. At least, not without drilling and cutting someplace into the rear cap and engine hatch. Not doing that.
On mine, my engine hatch is opened by pulling down on a spring loaded latch located down in front of the license plate area. The hatch then lifts with the help of two spring pistons, just like on a cargo bay door. Just off the top of my head, I can't think of anyway that I could lock it if I wanted to. At least, not without drilling and cutting someplace into the rear cap and engine hatch. Not doing that.
