Trailer Door Locks
I have read a lot about how many keys will fit the standard trailer door lock. 2 questions: (1) Can the door locks be re-keyed like they do with padlocks? (2) If I buy a new lock will there be fewer keys that will fit?
Forum Discussion
- Some one broke into several RVs in the storage facility where mine is stored several years ago. They used a screwdriver (or something) to get in my basement to steal a few things. Bent the tangs on the locks and no damage or even any noticeable marks on the basement doors. They only keep honest people honest.
They did not get inside my 5er. Thought it was because I had latched the deadbolt, until I saw another trailer on one side and a motor home on the other side where they had broken out the door windows and got in. - There is only about 20 different keys ( or something like that). If they change the cylinder you still have 1 of 20, just a different 1.
- I never worry about that, a lock just keeps an honest man honest, a thief will find a way to get in, if he wants to.
But the locks can be re-keyed any locksmith should be able to do it...
If you buy a lock it will probably have the same type key as everyone else has. - Yes, they can be re-keyed.
Same number of keys for direct replacement as the original.
Is there any benefit? very litle. - You do not need a key to open a RV lock. All you need is a large screwdriver. Do not waste your money on new keys, will not slow anyone down. And do not keep anything you cant replace in the RV. If you could make door more secure all you would have to do is go thru the escape window or a wall. To answer your questions (1) yes they can be re-keyed. (2) NO only just a few combinations.
