Replacing Storage Locks
Hello All, I'm getting ready to replace the locks on my fifth wheel storage compartments. However the previous owner had over tightened several them, probably in a vain attempt to keep them from tu...
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It was a close call on my trailer - locks are crappy, spinning around, and hatches are often misaligned at the "doorstep" rail. I tried to tighten it, to no avail. Flimsy door gives in, and locks remain loose. Very thin fiberglass-ish surfaces with 1/2" or 1/4" Styrofoam in between, it's compressing badly when you try and tighten it.
I recall there was not enough length of the lock barrel, to add any washers. Adding a washer probably won't help because the door is too soft, too easy to compress.
If it's safety that you're worried about - don't. These locks are ALL THE SAME, in all trailers. Ask anybody on the camp for his storage keys, and it will open your hatches.
I recall there was not enough length of the lock barrel, to add any washers. Adding a washer probably won't help because the door is too soft, too easy to compress.
If it's safety that you're worried about - don't. These locks are ALL THE SAME, in all trailers. Ask anybody on the camp for his storage keys, and it will open your hatches.
