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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I have seem some washers with small spikes on them to help protect against twisting. I think my rig uses those.
As for cam locks, I have been thinking of replacing the cam locks on the storage bays with these. Namely the 8mm triangle drive or the double-bitted one. It looks simple enough that would-be thieves don't think there is some cool stuff the lock is protecting... but it is rare enough that someone having a "key" just to fit it isn't going to happen pretty much.
Of course, if the doors were not made out of the flimsy plastic/foam that is typical, I'd upgrade to Abloy cam locks that are excellent when it comes to dealing with foul weather.
As for cam locks, I have been thinking of replacing the cam locks on the storage bays with these. Namely the 8mm triangle drive or the double-bitted one. It looks simple enough that would-be thieves don't think there is some cool stuff the lock is protecting... but it is rare enough that someone having a "key" just to fit it isn't going to happen pretty much.
Of course, if the doors were not made out of the flimsy plastic/foam that is typical, I'd upgrade to Abloy cam locks that are excellent when it comes to dealing with foul weather.
