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myredracer
Explorer II
Nov 24, 2014

3 different exterior keys really needed?

We have two exterior doors each with a different key and the pass-through slam latches have the same style of key. Is there any necessary reason for this? Maybe it's because it's cheaper and less hassle for the TT manufacturer to do it that way.

I'd like to get the locks re-keyed to match so I only have to carry one key around. I can't see a problem as long as I don't change the one on the main entry door so that a dealer can still get in? It's also annoying to have to keep looking at the number on the key to make sure I have the right one the first time.

There's also a 4th key - the exterior shower door but that's easy to just keep inside.

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  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    My Class a has five exterior keys
    One for the hood (Also fits the dog house inside)
    One for the basement compartments
    One for the water fill which also fits an aux electrical box I installed
    And two for the entry door.

    These last two have a copy stored in a key safe that is mounted in a hidden location.

    I tell folks that the one thing wrong with living in a motor home is...

    (Take out my key ring) They all fit!
  • No reason otherwise it costs someone to line up two same coded locks during installation. My Starcraft has two exterior doors. I ended up buying another lock and having it rekeyed at the manufacturer in Tennessee and now I have one key for both doors. I keep a spare in my front storage just in case.

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