facory
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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?
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copeland343
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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.
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enblethen
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Yes, they can be re-keyed.
Same number of keys for direct replacement as the original.
Is there any benefit? very litle.
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nineoaks2004
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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.
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wing_zealot
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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.
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BB_TX
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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.
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youngone
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Check out rvlock.com. always use my remote and just lock the deadbolt.
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rbpru
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Except for some of the large screen TVs, I do not see much in a RV a thief would want. Are the going to steel the built in stove, or the 8 ft. fridge? How about that low end microwave, television or the built in 12 volt radio/DVD player?
They could go for my old levis and sweat shirts or my set of old pots and pans.
Most of my valuable items, camera, computer, kindle etc. are in the truck with me.
I would sooner think they would steel my lawn chairs and outside tables. Maybe the battery, shore cable or the whole TT for a met lab.
Granted some folks will steal about anything but I would bet most of the serious thievery happens when the TTs are in unattended storage.
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Strabo
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Add insurance to cover stuff inside your rig, then relax. If They want in, they will.
Note: Your door key unlocks the dead bolt, and the handle, on the outside. But on the inside you cannot unlock the handle. So if someone had a key that fit, they could lock the handle, and you cannot unlock that from the inside. Atleast it does on our toyhauler with the traditional handle setup.
Ever notice that on your rig?
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facory
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Strabo has a good point. It would be a sick trick to do that. Only funny if you know the people in the trailer.
Has anyone tried the keyless entry lock that has push buttons for the combination?
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