Are there better locks to install on outside storage doors?

[Hatchet Man]

We just became victims sometime this week. Someone popped all 4 locks on the storage doors of our 2020 JayFeather 22RB while it was parked in storage. It really sucks to be a victim and I don’t want it to happen again. Is there a better lock to install? Looks like they easily popped each lock by prying with a screwdriver doing damage to the metal lip, but the fiberglass appears ok. Any helpful advice would be much appreciated.

[NewBlackDak]

You could buy better locks at a place like rvlock.com, and install some steel against the aluminum. It doesn’t negate the fact that a hammer would get you through the fiberglass panel rather quickly.

[mokurt]

No locks are going to stand up to a hammer or crowbar!

[Vista]

That stinks Hatchet Man. I briefly looked at lock solutions, but most of them did not address the weekness of the RV door issue. It will be interesting to see suggestions.

I am curious, was it in a private Storage facility? Were others RVs broken in to?

[cekkk]

I am happy with the stock locks. It will keep the 10 year old kid out and will notrequire the determined thief to destroy your door in order to steal your stuff. I know a lot of folks are big on strong locks but I find the less damage, the better. A real accomplished a thief is not going to be deterred by a lock.

[Jagiven]

Originally Posted by cekkk

I am happy with the stock locks. It will keep the 10 year old kid out and will notrequire the determined thief to destroy your door in order to steal your stuff. I know a lot of folks are big on strong locks but I find the less damage, the better. A real accomplished a thief is not going to be deterred by a lock.

X2, reinforce the door and lock, then you have lot to rebuild when they try next time.

[muckinfuss]

There's three issues when dealing with this problem. Most obvious is whether the storage place insurance is liable for repair costs v your insurance. I agree with the others who feel that making it more difficult isn't really a solution unless there are security cameras, twenty four hour attendants etc. to add to your feelgood. The third: don't leave anything of value inside the compartments that isn't bolted down. The loss of a WD hitch with anti sway can really put a pinch in getting ready for a trip. Same goes for TV's and BluRay players etc.....we pull those and store them elsewhere.

[Peter Soares]

Sorry to hear about your luck. I too park mine in a storage facility and that is always a concern. One thing for sure, locks only keep the honest people out. If someone wants in, they will.
Hope you get it all sorted out.

[JFlightRisk]

Originally Posted by Hatchet Man

We just became victims sometime this week. Someone popped all 4 locks on the storage doors of our 2020 JayFeather 22RB while it was parked in storage. It really sucks to be a victim and I don’t want it to happen again. Is there a better lock to install? Looks like they easily popped each lock by prying with a screwdriver doing damage to the metal lip, but the fiberglass appears ok. Any helpful advice would be much appreciated.

I'm sorry to hear you were broken into. I know how it makes you feel violated, and angry. By the sounds of how they popped the locks, they've probably done that before, and are proficient at it. I hope you get compensated, at the least.