jimh406
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Lantley wrote:The lock and latch are really just for show, they won't keep the bad guys out.
I'm more concerned with damage to the doors and body of RV vs. losing my camping stuff
I use the locks to keep my camping gear in the compartments. It's one safeguard to ensure the compartment stays closed.
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mbloof
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MFL wrote:I seldom lock my basement doors, parked at home, or camping. If someone wants something in there, they will get in! I'd rather make it easy, than repair the damage.
My water fill door locks with the 751, as does the outside shower door. I'm thinking just to ensure that they don't open in transit?
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I recall a car I had that got broken into. They completely tore the drivers door lock off, made off with <=$50 of stuff. I never did get a quote on fixing the damage to the door and getting a replacement lock. ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/smile.gif "smile")
IMHO: there IS something to be said about not making it to hard and just keeping honest folk honest.
Keeping in mind that *IF* criminals really want something, they can do more damage than whatever the lock is 'protecting' is worth.
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Camper_Jeff_&_Kelli
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Bedlam wrote:If I replace my locks, it will most likely be a combination lock to reduce the number of keys.
At your age? How are you going to remember all those numbers? Rim Shot!
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Bedlam
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I still work full time and juggle 50+ passwords in my head at any one time. Ask people what someone's phone number is today if they lost their phone - Now that would be a show.
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Hemi Joel
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When I was a teenager, I knew plenty of juvenile delinquents who would go around checking every car door, garage door, anything else to see if it was locked. If it was locked, they'd move on. If it was open, they would go thru checking for money, cigarette, booze, or anything of value. They would steal stuff they had no use for, just for fun. Or sometimes just do malicious mischief. Cheapo locks won't keep out serious thief's, but they will help keep some of the mischief away. I always lock my stuff.
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skanj0
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deltabravo wrote:Last night I replaced the CH751 lock on the water fill hatch with a lock that matches my entry door and other compartment locks, which were replaced in previous upgrades. One less key to mess with!
WOOHOO!!!
There's also a thumb turn style lock available.
I wanted the locking version because I camp remotely most of the time and I don't want someone dumping unmentionables in my water tank.
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Hey Delta Bravo - Well done. I followed your lead and just changed out all the locks on my Arctic Fox 865. Even if the new locks proved to be no more secure than the CH751 (I think they are) having a single key for all compartments and the entry door is nice. And they operate so much more smoothly! I also used the opportunity to ditch the thumb latches and now have 2 locks on my battery and generator compartments.
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One thing I've never been able to figure out - The cassette toilet tank door on our Northstar has a key lock??
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It might be uncomfortable waiting for a replacement cassette if yours is lost or stolen.
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