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Gail_Phillips
Explorer
Mar 10, 2014

Best place for replacement keys

Hi everyone. After years of dreaming we finally purchased a 2001 Winnebago Minnie Winnie. The second owner passed over the keys which included a Ford ignition key, dead bolt key, main door key, and compartment door key. All work fine except the compartment door key which doesn't lock anything. We put some graphite in several of the compartment doors but it didn't help. Any suggestions on finding a compartment door key that would work. I did a search but only came up with possibly Camping World as a source. I've tried calling Winnebago but the number I had wasn't any good. I'll search for a new number after I post this message. Also need a duplicate for the ignition key. Should I go to a Ford dealer for a duplicate? How many sets of keys do you carry? Right now we only have one set but feel sure that's not enough. Thanking you in advance for your time and suggestions.

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  • Drew_K's avatar
    Drew_K
    Explorer
    Mar 10, 2014
    For door and compartment keys, we were able to order more by just looking at the key itself. Ours had the manufacturer listed on the handle (plastic part) and a key code stamped on the metal part. We went to the manufacturers' web sites, found our key code, and ordered direct. Cost around $3 per key and they worked perfectly.
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    Mar 10, 2014
    IF the compartments are not locked, you can easily remove one of the lock assemblys and take the assembly to a good locksmith.. Now that said, Some locksmiths are better than others.

    Also if it is a common RV make like Tri-mark, there may be a number stamped on the lock... if so.. Most any authorized dealer or Camping world, can get the key.. I do not have a sample key handy to read you the number, but on my locks it is there for any thief to see.
  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    Mar 10, 2014
    ALot of the department stores like LOWES - WALMART don't carry the RV Door keys. I had problem getting some spares for my set back in 2008.

    Finally went back to the RV dealer and they directed me where to go get RV KEYS made up...

    I carry dups in my truck which has the door manual push button entry. This way I can always get to a set when I need to.

    Roy Ken
  • harley-dave's avatar
    harley-dave
    Explorer
    Mar 10, 2014
    Good Morning.. Welcome to the RV world. We carry 3 full sets of keys that we had made by a locksmith. I carry a set, we keep a set on a lanyard for use when hiking etc. when I have no pockets and a set in a magnetic box attached to the chassis back by the spare tire. Winnebago won't sell direct to customers but I've good luck with Mobility RV out of Iowa when it comes to buying parts. If you need manuals and such you can get them from Winnebago Here.
    have fun

    Dave

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