Combi-Cam locks on storage doors

[PEIwoman]

Hello,

I am looking for your opinion about this:

Just bought a new camper last weekend, and am preparing to switch out the super common CH751 locks on the storage doors.
Discovered the Combi-Cam locks, which at first looks like a brilliant idea.
Then I watched their video on how to set the combination here:
Combi-Cam Demo

What would prevent a thief from sticking a paperclip (or whatever) into the reset hole on the OUTSIDE of the Combi-Cam and resetting the combination (to anything), thus gaining access to the contents inside the trunk/storage area?

Am I missing something?

I would rather switch over to a Combi-Cam, but am thinking now to change out to a re-keyed Cam lock.

Please let me know what you think about this.

Thank you!

[youngone]

downtheroad wrote:
I switched to combi- cams on a previous trailer..they often got all 'gunked' up with road dirt and were hard to operate.

I just stuck with the CH751's our our present rig...realizing that the these access doors are simple to pop open with a common screw driver - no matter with kind of lock they have on them

Amazon sells covers. They look like they would work good for keeping dirt out. I ordered them but have not installed them yet.

[Lantley]

I had combi-cams on my last RV. I did it for the convenience of not needing the key. I do not think they made the compartment anymore secure.
If you wish to avoid the CH 751 same key issue. Combi cams are a good idea.

As far as the tumblers/dials getting dirty and hard to move. An occaisional blast of WD-40 always did the trick.
In the end the combi cams were worthwhile although I agree it is really not possible to secure an RV from a thief. Combi cams do solve the 751 key issue

[popeyemth]

But would they get away with the $500 deductible PLUS 5 years worth of increased insurance?
I'll guess 99.5% of campers don't leave that much gear in an unprotected camper.
YMMV 🙂 you may be the one in a thousand that keeps gold coins in their camper 🙂
Good Luck, Mike

[fj12ryder]

popeyemth wrote:

fj12ryder wrote:

2012Coleman wrote:
RVer to insurance adjuster: The storage compartment on my travel trailer was broken into and cleaned out. I need to file a claim.

Insurance adjuster to RVer: Sorry to hear that, was the compartment locked at the time?

RVer: Why bother? Thieves don't use keys and aren't bothered about doing damage. The typical baggage door can be opened in seconds with a large screwdriver or a pry bar.

Insurance agent: I'm sorry, your claim is denied for failure to adhere to Article IV of your policy - safeguarding your possestions.

Ah, you've had that happen? Heard of it happen? Had it happen to your relative, cousin of a friend of yours?

With the typical $500 deductible who would make a claim anyway?
Let's all say RATE INCREASE together 🙂

I can guarantee you that if someone broke into my storage, they would definitely get away with more than $500 worth of stuff. 🙂

[downtheroad]

popeyemth wrote:
Bottom line, camper "security" is an illusion .
Even the dumbest crack-head can get even the walk door open with a screwdriver .
The best security comes from location,not hardware.
Good Luck, Mike

Times Two (as they say here on the Forum)

[Tin_Pusher]

I replaced some of my keyed locks with the unkeyed latches. Had a lock on the outdoor shower for chrissake.

Replaced the one on the battery compartment as well. If I'm not around and somebody sees the magic smoke getting out, I don't want 'em fumbling with a key 🙂

[popeyemth]

fj12ryder wrote:

2012Coleman wrote:
RVer to insurance adjuster: The storage compartment on my travel trailer was broken into and cleaned out. I need to file a claim.

Insurance adjuster to RVer: Sorry to hear that, was the compartment locked at the time?

RVer: Why bother? Thieves don't use keys and aren't bothered about doing damage. The typical baggage door can be opened in seconds with a large screwdriver or a pry bar.

Insurance agent: I'm sorry, your claim is denied for failure to adhere to Article IV of your policy - safeguarding your possestions.

Ah, you've had that happen? Heard of it happen? Had it happen to your relative, cousin of a friend of yours?

With the typical $500 deductible who would make a claim anyway?
Let's all say RATE INCREASE together 🙂

[popeyemth]

PEIwoman wrote:

mlts22 wrote:
I use a generic "automotive grade" FJM lock set I bought from Amazon. The key is double-sided, and the locks have a shutter on them that does a good job at keeping out dirt. After I've had CH751 keys break, I like having a key that is sturdier.

Not that it will provide more security because a long screwdriver is a good "master key", but it just makes it easier on my part. The ideal would be Abloy locks since those are quite good at handling what the road and outdoors can throw at it.

Looked up the Abloy locks. They have some nice hardware!

Exec Cam and Cabinet too

Thanks for the info!

$60 EACH from Amazon.
Good Luck, Mike

[fj12ryder]

2012Coleman wrote:
RVer to insurance adjuster: The storage compartment on my travel trailer was broken into and cleaned out. I need to file a claim.

Insurance adjuster to RVer: Sorry to hear that, was the compartment locked at the time?

RVer: Why bother? Thieves don't use keys and aren't bothered about doing damage. The typical baggage door can be opened in seconds with a large screwdriver or a pry bar.

Insurance agent: I'm sorry, your claim is denied for failure to adhere to Article IV of your policy - safeguarding your possestions.

Ah, you've had that happen? Heard of it happen? Had it happen to your relative, cousin of a friend of yours?

[popeyemth]

No one has suggested you leave a camper unlocked,only that it's foolish to spend a lot of money upgrading hardware when the doors themselves are so flimsy.
The odds of someone breaking into your camper are only slightly better than getting hit by a meteor anyway. I've been camping for 40 years and never been "broken into...".Relax,go camping .

[2012Coleman]

RVer to insurance adjuster: The storage compartment on my travel trailer was broken into and cleaned out. I need to file a claim.

Insurance adjuster to RVer: Sorry to hear that, was the compartment locked at the time?

RVer: Why bother? Thieves don't use keys and aren't bothered about doing damage. The typical baggage door can be opened in seconds with a large screwdriver or a pry bar.

Insurance agent: I'm sorry, your claim is denied for failure to adhere to Article IV of your policy - safeguarding your possestions.

[PEIwoman]

mlts22 wrote:
I use a generic "automotive grade" FJM lock set I bought from Amazon. The key is double-sided, and the locks have a shutter on them that does a good job at keeping out dirt. After I've had CH751 keys break, I like having a key that is sturdier.

Not that it will provide more security because a long screwdriver is a good "master key", but it just makes it easier on my part. The ideal would be Abloy locks since those are quite good at handling what the road and outdoors can throw at it.

Looked up the Abloy locks. They have some nice hardware!

Exec Cam and Cabinet too

Thanks for the info!

[popeyemth]

Bottom line, camper "security" is an illusion .
Even the dumbest crack-head can get even the walk door open with a screwdriver .
The best security comes from location,not hardware.
Good Luck, Mike

[mlts22]

I use a generic "automotive grade" FJM lock set I bought from Amazon. The key is double-sided, and the locks have a shutter on them that does a good job at keeping out dirt. After I've had CH751 keys break, I like having a key that is sturdier.

Not that it will provide more security because a long screwdriver is a good "master key", but it just makes it easier on my part. The ideal would be Abloy locks since those are quite good at handling what the road and outdoors can throw at it.