Hi All,All of my external storage compartments have locks that are opened/locked with one key EXCEPT for one compartment (ugh). This forces me to have two different keys. I would like to convert the one odd-ball latch to one that will work with the key that is used on all the others.Does anyone know if a locksmith can convert the one odd-ball latch to work with the same key as all the others? Or is there a micro-stamp part# somewhere on these latches that would tell me which replacement latch I could order?Let me know. Thanks!Not that it should matter on this issue, but this is for a 2008 Four Winds 31p Chateau Class C RV.I did google and find out that a huge percentage of these RV compartment latches are opened by the SAME key...meaning that if people wanted to open up your compartments there's a decent chance they can do it with one of their keys. How many of you have gone and changed ALL your external compartments to a different/unique key? I found this place online: ch751.comHave any of you had stuff stolen from your external compartments (...likely because so many others have your same key??)? Just curious.Thanks!-Chris

I have replaced all of mine just like those on my 2006 Tioga with These ,they can all be keyed alike so I only have one key for everything. Just pick the size and how many you want. I also like that they have a cover on the key slot that moves when you insert the key,thus keeping all grime out.

Instead of using the genearic 751 key why not buy some of the barrel locks and replace everything. Barrel locks are readily available on places like Amazon and large RV parts stores. Probably wont cost you any more than rekeying a bunch of locks.

The only time we ever lock our compartments is when the trailer is in storage. Never had anything stolen, or messed with. Spend your money on more important stuff, like beer and BBQ. :)

SJ-Chris wrote:All of my external storage compartments have locks that are opened/locked with one key EXCEPT for one compartment (ugh).Which probably means you need THREE keys. One for the door, one for that hatch, and one for the other hatches. IAMICHABOD is right - if you have the most common door lock, you can upgrade all the hatches to use the same key. So, only ONE key for everything, and way more secure than the CH751 locks on 99% of RV hatches.Bonus: you get a key with each lock cylinder you order, so you'll have lots of spares!Con: there's a master key which will still open them, and although they're only supposed to be sold to dealers and locksmiths, I wouldn't count on that.

I'd look at these Barrel lock set

Replacement compartment latch / rekey? Items stolen?

BarabooBob
Explorer III
Jul 12, 2019
Locks keep honest people honest The crooks will get in no matter what lock you put on it. My brother and I met at a public beach a couple of years ago. When we left the vehicles, he asked if I was going to lock my doors. I told him that I don't have anything in the truck that anyone would want. He locked his. When we came back a couple of hours later, his window was broken and they took a bunch of stuff from his glove box. My truck was untouched.
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Jul 11, 2019
Two keys is a pain. Nothing stolen thankfully.
johnhicks
Explorer
Sep 15, 2018
I lock the bay doors so they don't flap down the road. At the CG I leave them unlocked.

Anyone stealing all our stuff in the bays would get a couple hundred dollars worth. Anyone breaking open only one bay door would do several thousand dollars in damage; repairs might involve creating a new fiberglass bay door.
2oldman
Explorer II
Sep 14, 2018
IAMICHABOD wrote:
I now have one key instead of 4 to unlock everything.
Me too. OP was also inquiring about the 4 key thing. Don't bother to do that!!
IAMICHABOD
Explorer II
Sep 14, 2018
2oldman wrote:
RVs are the easiest things to break into, locks or not. I wouldn't bother.

This may be true but As I said it is all about convenience,I now have one key instead of 4 to unlock everything.
2oldman
Explorer II
Sep 14, 2018
RVs are the easiest things to break into, locks or not. I wouldn't bother.
fj12ryder
Explorer III
Sep 14, 2018
Itinerant1 wrote:
I replaced all compartment locks (8 locks) granted if someone wants in they'll use a crowbar but why leave it so everyone and their mother has a key that opens the compartments.

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https://ch751.com
Because basically nobody is after your stuff, so spend your money on important things like beer and BBQ. $40-$50 will buy a fair amount of either or both.
Itinerant1
Explorer
Sep 14, 2018
I replaced all compartment locks (8 locks) granted if someone wants in they'll use a crowbar but why leave it so everyone and their mother has a key that opens the compartments.

Just need to make a couple measurements before ordering. Total time replacing all maybe an hour.

https://ch751.com
Almot
Explorer III
Sep 14, 2018
WillT wrote:
All padlocks, hitch lock, propane lock, bike lock, canoe lock, use the truck ignition key.

Did you have all your store-bought padlocks custom-keyed somewhere?

About those OP hatches - it doesn't even take a screwdriver to pry it open, a good rock would break a hole easily. Very thin fibeglass-ish panel. I've been thinking of reinforcing it inside with metal strips but never got around to doing this. The entry door is not much better, same fiberglass sandwich with foam inside, only the foam is thicker.
WillT
Explorer
Sep 14, 2018
I changed all our compartment locks to combi cams. Not so much for added security but because we like to have as few keys as possible. All padlocks, hitch lock, propane lock, bike lock, canoe lock, use the truck ignition key. I have a truck ignition key, one for truck bed shell, one for the unique battery lock, and that is it.