Keyless Entry Locks

[McIntraveler]

Hi all. I'm thinking about buying a keyless entry system for our '16 Grand Design 317RST from RV Lock and have a couple of questions. The curb side storage compartment has 2 latches. Should I buy one or two keyless latches for that side? Also, any problems with 'RV Locks' brand I should know about?

Thank you.

[McIntraveler]

fj12ryder wrote:
However I see little point to the extra expense of locking the storage compartments since they can be unlocked,i.e. broken into, by anyone that wants in. I'd just leave them unlocked while camped and not worry...and save some bucks too.

That's sort of what I was thinking. Once setup, we shouldn't need to continually access the storage compartments which somewhat negates the convenience factor keyless access provides. I spent $144 vs. about $360 if I recall correctly.

[fj12ryder]

I can understand the keyless entry when there are multiple people going in and out of the trailer...kind of. We rarely lock our trailer when we're stopped at an RV park or campground so it's kind of a moot point in our case.

However I see little point to the extra expense of locking the storage compartments since they can be unlocked,i.e. broken into, by anyone that wants in. I'd just leave them unlocked while camped and not worry...and save some bucks too.

[McIntraveler]

Thanks for the input. FYI, I went the cheap route and only bought one for the entry door. $144 and free shipping, pretty good price this morning.

[Cummins12V98]

jvharal wrote:
I have read on other post of the batteries on keyless systems going dead at the most inopportune times, so it might be beneficial to hide a key on the outside of the coach to prevent a visit from the local locksmith.

They give an audio warning with plenty of time to replace the batteries.

[Me_Again]

As a side note we love our keyless RAM TV with remote start. Most would think that remote start would be a cold weather winter thing, however we use it here in the desert to start and cool the truck. Chris

[fj12ryder]

Yeah, as long as you don't start the car, put the fob down somewhere and drive away. Happened to a couple different people I know. No problem until they shut off the engine and discovered they didn't have the fob on them and no way to start the car without it. One guy was 50 miles away and had to have his wife drive the fob down to him.

Thanks but I think I'll stick to KISS.

[one-buffalo]

We have had RV Lock on our fifthwheel for 3 years it has performed flawless. Sometimes it is just easier to unlock the door with the remote. I have replaced the batteries twice. We use our trailer regularly 9 months out of the year as campground hosts. I highly recommend RV Lock it has done well for us.

[Bumpyroad]

fj12ryder wrote:


Kind of like the latest fad of using a pushbutton to start your car. We used to do that 60-70 years ago. 🙂

I don't think the 60 years ago ones had a wireless transponder required to operate it though. I thought it was a "fad" when I just bought my Tacoma. after having it for 6 months I would try to get a new vehicle with the push button start. it is a pain when I switch to the Highlander and have to dig out the key.
bumpy

[laknox]

Bumpyroad wrote:

dirtydan57 wrote:


What do you do with the side that isn't replaced? Do you just leave it unlocked? It seems like it would be easy to pull the unlocked side far enough to get a good grip and just rip the compartment door open.

my basement doors with two "catches" had one that used a key and the other one just a turn to open. as far as pulling, a crowbar will open any basement compartment.
bumpy

Hell, a drywall saw could punch through the "skin" and you just cut it out.

Lyle

[Rbertalotto]

In the RV, a emergency key is wire tied to the frame in a place only I know.

So far, nearly two years and the Keyless lock is still working great on the same High End Duracell battery. It has never malfunctioned.

Grandkids can come and go and lock and unlock the door without a key. When we are camping and at the beach or the pool, keys are a nuisance.

At home, using Keyless locks on the house, I can give a neighbor a code to check on things when we are away, and change the code in one minute when we return. Way better than handing out keys.

And if you have 8 locks keyed alike, that's a lot of locks to change should you lose your keys or for some other reason need to change the locks.

[fj12ryder]

I wonder if people carry a key for these things in case the battery dies. Or hide one outside in case the battery dies. Either way it just seems to be an added complexity that really is kind of unnecessary.

Kind of like the latest fad of using a pushbutton to start your car. We used to do that 60-70 years ago. 🙂

[Gib3633]

I had keyless on our new Mobile Suite. I thought terribly unreliable and wouldn't think of not carrying a key. There are only so many cycles in 4 double AA batteries . Half of the time I had to punch the code several times and other times had to open with key and start over. If you have to try several times you can see why the batteries don't last. The other thing about not carrying the key is you can't possibly know when the energy for the final cycle will expire.
That being said if you have five openings and a spare key in each compartment and don't mind buying 20 batteries a month it could be great. I also found that Duracells weren't HD enough.

[rhagfo]

DD has one on her house sometimes we check on her dog, so easy to run over no need for a key

[Dave_Jeanette]

I put in a keyless on my front entry door(keyed backup) and had the baggage door locks ordered as regular keyed entry. All doors locks are keyed to the one key. could not see spending the money for keyless on every door.