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zach477
Explorer
Jul 29, 2015

So many keys!

Sorry for all of the newbie questions, haha, I've done tons of research but still get stumped by a few little things.

When I bought my used rig, it came with a key ring FULL of keys...

-The key to start the engine
-Two other "bigger" keys. These open the door.
-a CH701 key
-3 other little keys similar in size to the CH701 key

I initially assumed the CH701 key was for the storage bays, but it's not. One of the keys for the door works in those. Is this normal?

So now I'm stumped. I have four keys, and I don't know what any of them do. I think one is to access the engine. Other than that I have no idea. I suspect that two of them may not even be related to the RV since they are not on the spare key chain, but I have no idea, haha.

Thoughts?
Seeking Advice

9 Replies

  • ol__yeller's avatar
    ol__yeller
    Explorer II
    Jul 31, 2015
    Mine also has a 2 keys for the slide switch, the door lock takes 2 different keys, and one to access the battery compartment in addition to those already mentioned.
  • Dtank's avatar
    Dtank
    Explorer
    Jul 31, 2015
    Tyler0215 wrote:
    Try them all the locks. If they don't work in any locks, throw them away.


    With the exception on the ignition & entry door keys -

    Not to worry........
    If you think you threw away a "good" one - the guy camping next to
    you probably has one you can use...:W

    .
  • DrewE's avatar
    DrewE
    Explorer III
    Jul 29, 2015
    Locking trailer hitch pin? Bike lock...and the previous owner forgot to take the key? I think keeping the unknown keys in a drawer in the RV would be a wise idea, at least for awhile, lest you discover something they went to at an inopportune time and not have them handy.

    I "only" have five keys for my RV: a Ford key for the ignition and front doors, a round and a square key for the main entrance door latch lock and deadbolt, a CH751 for all the storage compartments, and a little emergency key for the cheap electronic safe I installed to keep s'mores chocolate safe from those who might otherwise be overcome by temptation (and also handy for petty cash and passports and such like things).
  • 2chiefsRus's avatar
    2chiefsRus
    Explorer
    Jul 29, 2015
    Tyler0215 wrote:
    Try them all the locks. If they don't work in any locks, throw them away.


    I wouldn't throw them away just yet. Much easier to keep them in a drawer for a year or so WITH A LABEL on them.
  • zach477's avatar
    zach477
    Explorer
    Jul 29, 2015
    OkSixpack wrote:
    Does the spare tire possibly have a lock before you toss them?


    I don't have a spare tire.

    The other thing that has a lock is the cover on the water tank fill vavle. I haven't tried ALL of the keys in all of the storage bays. I just tried them all in one until I found the one that worked, and it works in all of them.

    It's in storage about a half hour away so I'll have to do another round of checking in about a week when I go back.

    Anything else that would have a lock?
  • Trackrig's avatar
    Trackrig
    Explorer II
    Jul 29, 2015
    Zach, you're profile doesn't say what RV you have, but my DP uses six keys.

    *Main door lock
    *Main door deadbolt
    *Ignition
    *Storage compartments
    *Diesel lid over fuel cap
    *Water lid cap over fresh water cap

    Bill
  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    Jul 29, 2015
    The CH701 is a generic key that usually fits a storage door. Mine also fits the door for the water fill and electric power cord door. Just about every RV comes with this same key.
  • Tyler0215's avatar
    Tyler0215
    Explorer
    Jul 29, 2015
    Try them all the locks. If they don't work in any locks, throw them away.

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