Compartment Locks

mlts22 wrote:
Just curious what part number from MSC did you use. I found two "automotive grade" locks from Amazon which are a step up for me because the key is a lot less flimsy than the CH751 one.

This is not for security, because a long screwdriver is always a "master key", but it means that the key is less likely to break off in the lock.

IMO - "thumb turn" style (like your propane compt door), no lock, no key.....works for me..;)

If anyone wants to steal the "stuff" inside, at least the compt doors don't get beat up.

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Go to homedepot.com and do a search for mailbox lock. I saw some there today and they looked like the ones on my compartments but they all had different 4 digit numbers on the keys. All were under $8.00.

if you are worried about somebody picking a tubular lock, just get locks that use a 3 digit combination.
bumpy

They are the same Ace locks as on the bike locks. Some people claim to have fixed it with a variable spring, but I've yet to see -anything- but an unsubstantiated post saying that. I would not buy a round key lock for any purpose these days. If I wanted high security, I'd buy a Medeco or Abloy cam (but a long screwdriver works as a "master key" on most RV hatches.)

I bought some "automotive grade" (i.e. double-sided locks with a metal shutter) locks. I prefer those over the round locks since they are more resistant to road grit intrusion, and the key is significantly thicker than the CH751 junk.

Are those round keys the same kind that they used to use on bike locks? Awhile back someone figured out how to open the bike locks with a ball point pen. Are these the same type? If yes, did they solve that flaw?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-LWGJzglho

Bumpyroad wrote:
I replaced all of my 751s on my new TT with the round key type. at least every body out there doesn't have a duplicate of my key, only about 1/6th of the round key owners.

I went to have gramma a spare key made for her 03 keystone the other day. They were out of keys. The dude told me to use mine since they are all the same. I was shocked it worked

Thanks for all the links/info everyone. I'll be ordering some tubular keyed locks as soon as I can pull one of mine off to measure. Busy last few days making some 3" risers for the seats.
Grumpy

RV_wanderer wrote:
Here's another site you can check out. When on the site click "RVers at risk" and it will offer some advice:

http://www.iss4locks.com/CH751/order.html

that is a super site with diagrams to help determine exactly which lock you need.
bumpy

Here's another site you can check out. When on the site click "RVers at risk" and it will offer some advice:

http://www.iss4locks.com/CH751/order.html

http://www.combi-cam.com/