Storage bin locks

[Jerry_B]

My Mobile Suites storage bins have a combination of key locks and barrel key locks. You must relock the locks in order to get the key out. It is a PIA to have to keep locking and unlocking the locks going from bin to bin. Any solutions? Thanks.

[huntram]

I changed ALL my locks, but not to a barrel type. I also put locks where the thumb screws were. This way both sides of the door are locked and it is tough to get a screwdriver in to pry open. Any door can get busted into, but my hope is that the thief will pass me up for the easier ch714 or the one side locked, or better yet will find Jesus and this conversation will become moot! 🙂

[larry_barnhart]

I changed the 2 basement keys after I started to carry the Honda.
chevman

[Lantley]

While they won't improve the structural integrity of the doors. If you really want to ditch your keys and still lock the storage bay doors. Check out Combi Cam locks

[Cummins12V98]

Lantley wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

luvglass wrote:
Yes, leave them unlocked. In 7 years of fulltiming we have never locked the compartments.
It really is safe out there.

I wish you luck with your faith in society!

I have the same faith as well. The locks and doors on all RV's are designed to only keep honest people out.
Any thief could open the storage bin doors with a screwdriver just as fast as you could open it with a key:S
I figure if a thief really wants any of the stuff in the bins they can have it but hopefully they won't damage the doors

I agree about keeping honest people out. Most of us could open each others doors with the famous CH751 key!

Being full time I should probable trade out the locks since I do have some things I really would not want to loose down there.

[Lantley]

Cummins12V98 wrote:

luvglass wrote:
Yes, leave them unlocked. In 7 years of fulltiming we have never locked the compartments.
It really is safe out there.

I wish you luck with your faith in society!

I have the same faith as well. The locks and doors on all RV's are designed to only keep honest people out.
Any thief could open the storage bin doors with a screwdriver just as fast as you could open it with a key:S
I figure if a thief really wants any of the stuff in the bins they can have it but hopefully they won't damage the doors

[Jerry_B]

brlr2000 wrote:
We have the barrel locks that I installed also...I simply filed off the keyway (bump on outside of key). This allows the key to be removed, whether it is locked or unlocked.

Bingo, this might be the answer. I could then change all the locks to the barrel type, then problem solved.

[Jerry_B]

luvglass wrote:
Yes, leave them unlocked. In 7 years of fulltiming we have never locked the compartments.
It really is safe out there.

The problem is you have to turn the key to the locked position to get the key out of the lock. Then you cant fully close the door. This is the crux of the problem.

[R12RTee]

Cummins12V98 wrote:

luvglass wrote:
Yes, leave them unlocked. In 7 years of fulltiming we have never locked the compartments.
It really is safe out there.

I wish you luck with your faith in society!

I never lock mine either. I replaced the locks with the thumb screws so I can access the compartments without hassling with a key. Never had a problem with anyone trying to look in the compartments.

[brlr2000]

We have the barrel locks that I installed also...I simply filed off the keyway (bump on outside of key). This allows the key to be removed, whether it is locked or unlocked.

[Cummins12V98]

luvglass wrote:
Yes, leave them unlocked. In 7 years of fulltiming we have never locked the compartments.
It really is safe out there.

I wish you luck with your faith in society!

[Gemstone]

With barrel locks, you cannot remove the key, unless the lock is indeed locked. I found that I could lock the barrel lock while the door was open, remove the key and gently lower the door so it appears closed and locked. Before we hit the road, all cargo doors are closed and locked properly.

Regards
Gemstone

[missourijan]

Are you the original owner? If not, the previous owner may have changed out the locks to those you have now. Post this on the Suites owners forum for other owners who have the same rig. www.suitesowners.com

[luvglass]

Yes, leave them unlocked. In 7 years of fulltiming we have never locked the compartments.
It really is safe out there.