Locks

[Soltice]

Hey everybody
We have a brand new RB23 ( now in winter storage)
I would like to hear from you all regarding the locks on your trailer
M in Law Enforcement and I see the locks are not fantastic
I realize if they want in they get in but I have no intention of making it easy
I know the practice of a lot of manufacturers is to have a dozen or so set of cores and just mix them up at installation
Which theoretically mean your key fits my trailer
I have also heard the ALL keys from Jayco for the storage bays are the same ( true or not I don't know)
My question is this
Has anyone gone as far as to get a locksmith to change everything and if so is your security now more robust
Thanks

[Quahog]

Don't know anyone who's gone to a locksmith and had their locks rekeyed but several have replaced their locks to the barrel type locks. Here's an example site that sells them:

CH751 RV REPLACEMENT LOCKS, CAM LOCKS, CAMLOCKS

[edatlanta]

Originally Posted by Soltice

Hey everybody
We have a brand new RB23 ( now in winter storage)
I would like to hear from you all regarding the locks on your trailer
M in Law Enforcement and I see the locks are not fantastic
I realize if they want in they get in but I have no intention of making it easy
I know the practice of a lot of manufacturers is to have a dozen or so set of cores and just mix them up at installation
Which theoretically mean your key fits my trailer
I have also heard the ALL keys from Jayco for the storage bays are the same ( true or not I don't know)
My question is this
Has anyone gone as far as to get a locksmith to change everything and if so is your security now more robust
Thanks

I had all of my storage bays re-keyed right after I moved in to my Designer. I full time and spend several months/year as a camp host so that little bit of extra protection is worth it to me. I removed each of the lock assemblies and took them to a locksmith. He re-keyed them all and I installed them again.

We all know how easy it would be to pry the doors open, but at least mine don't have the same key as everyone else.

[norty1]

IMO the latch is the weak spot. Any wanting to get in can do major damage work a pry bar or even a screwdriver and jut pop them open.
I understand that you have to feel secure but changing the locks won't stop a thief from going exploring.
I have never had one of mine opened in many years.
Maybe I'm just lucky.

[TCNashville]

Originally Posted by norty1

IMO the latch is the weak spot. Any wanting to get in can do major damage work a pry bar or even a screwdriver and jut pop them open.
I understand that you have to feel secure but changing the locks won't stop a thief from going exploring.

I'm with Norty on this one. Replacing/repairing the damage to a storage door/trim would far exceed the cost of what's in there. Much rather have them just open it and take what they want.

[Bassdogs]

Don't keep valuables in your storage area. Better locks may make you feel more protected, but if a bad guy has reason to think there is something they want in there, they can get it without to much difficulty even with better locks.

[SecretCoveDave]

Well I did think about changing the locks when we got the TT. After a few years I realized anything in there usually ends up outside around the campsite.

So far nothing has gone missing; or at least I haven't missed it. I suppose other people have better stuff than we do?

[Hattie]

True, if someone wants in badly enough, they will success - BUT if your locks are tougher than the rig in the next campsite, they head on over there. For us, the door key remains the same - but we once dead-bolted it and left it at the dealer for warranty work ~ they called us to return so we could unlock the deadlock as their master key works only on the regular lock. SO we are now putting one of the door keys in a key-keeper hidden-away within one of the storage lockers. This is because we have changed all the storage locks (#751 keys are generic to what everyone else has) to cam-lock combo locks so we can now hike without taking ANY key-ring with us. Installing the cam-lock (measure for right depth, our outdoor kitchen is deeper) takes less than 15 minutes/door ... and we find it is so much more secure. Bottom-line, our insurance covers theft of all items in the TT.

[norty1]

Anyone can pop any hatch lock faster than you can unlock it.

[Rivercityjeff]

We were not really impressed by the quality of locks on our 23RB and the commonality of keys. Bauer Products offers a "one key" option for entry and storage compartments. It would be a non-factory approach to keys.

[Soltice]

Thanks
It's more commonality of keys that concerns me

[Soltice]

Thanks
It's the commonality of keys that concern me
And knowing the manufacturer has a master
is interesting too

[Soltice]

I completely agree
That is my chief concern
So thank you

[Soltice]

I hear you but my philosophy is make it hard as possible to get in so they lose interest
Maybe a metal guard plate over the weak spot too
Thanks for your thoughts

[Curious by Nature]

My original locks seized within two years, so I took the opportunity to change to a different assembly. Most locksmiths have a wide range of similar locks, just take a sample so you get the correct depth. Mine cost about $3 a unit, all are keyed alike, not 751's, and I was able to get weather covers for $1.30 each.

[Seann45]

Almost all cargo locks are CH-751's from every manufacture. Also the Door lock (not the deadbolt) is masterkeyed so the dealer can open it and not have to carry around a huge ring of keys.

[Scoutr2]

For the most part - the locks on the storage bay doors are the same for almost ALL manufacturers. The key to my 2007 Outback TT fit my 2015 Jayco storage bay. I know that lock/key number is used by almost all major RV makers. The downside is that anyone with a key can open your storage compartments. (And a small person could crawl in, push up the bed, and then they are inside.) The up side is that if you lock yourself out or lose your key - just about anyone will have one to help out.

For the most part, people in campgrounds are pretty honest. I've never felt like I had to worry - but still lock things up when away. My neighbors will know if someone is snooping and trying to break in. But when my trailer is parked in storage, I take most valuable stuff out.

[SmokerBill]

I disassembled my CH-751 locks and repositioned the pins to a different configuration. Then took one of the locks to a smith to make a custom key that fit the new pin configuration. My neighbor's 751 key won't work in my locks now.