R-Pod 196 Key & Lock Question |
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rawest50
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Topic: R-Pod 196 Key & Lock Question Posted: 10 Aug 2022 at 5:49pm |
I purchased the Latchit door lock. Has worked great. Has a key pad entry, key entry and the remote thing. Cannot think of the name. My door lock opening was cut a little small. Had to do some filing to get it to fit.
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2017.5 RPod 179
2017 Jeep Unlimited Wrangler 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 Off Road Crew Cab 2 Weiner dogs Great wife puts up with my BS ❤️ Thoroughbred Racing. |
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mjlrpod
Senior Member Joined: 27 Sep 2016 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 1214 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 09 Aug 2022 at 6:14pm |
Convenience is key. There is no way to keep a person that really wants to get in, out. So my main concern is what's good for me.
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2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
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gpokluda
Senior Member Joined: 11 Nov 2018 Location: NM Online Status: Offline Posts: 280 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 09 Aug 2022 at 2:56pm |
The keyless lock will definitely provide more convenience by not needing to carry keys on your person, however I think any security benefits are marginal at best. It doesn't take much for someone to gain access to an Rpod, unfortunately.
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Gpokluda
2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023) 2022 Escape 5.0TA 2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB Triumph T120 |
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CAPTKIDD
Newbie Joined: 19 Feb 2022 Location: CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 25 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 09 Aug 2022 at 10:46am |
Locks of any kind only keep honest people out.
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mjlrpod
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 09 Aug 2022 at 8:31am |
My new camper has handles similar to the door on the storage compartment. RVlock now sells (not sure when they started) keyless locks for the storage doors too. I'm going to install them on my new camper. More expensive than my combi cam locks, but I like the units.
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2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
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StephenH
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 Aug 2022 at 9:00pm |
I have the Bauer electronic lock on the door and the storage and shower hatches are keyed the same. I recently had a problem with the door lock. The deadbolt would lock, but it wasn't unlocking fully. After changing batteries did not fix it, I ended up taking it out of the door and lubricating it with Tri-Flow Superior Lubricant formulated with PTFE and then reinstalling it. The lock is working well again.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Mooree
Newbie Joined: 17 Jan 2022 Location: USA Online Status: Offline Posts: 25 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 Aug 2022 at 8:39pm |
Rekeying your RV locks is a straightforward process. However, there are a few essential things you need to become successful at this venture. A rekey kit can include a retainer ring tool, a plug follower tool, and color-coded lock pins. Some manufacturers also include T-pin springs, pin springs, key gage, retainer cap pins, removable caps, and T-pins. I strongly recommend studying these parts to know how to use them properly. It is ideal to order the precise rekey kit for your RV’s lock model. It should also come with detailed instructions on how to disassemble and rekey your RV lock. |
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Gypsiejanie
Newbie Joined: 24 Oct 2020 Location: New Mexico Online Status: Offline Posts: 16 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 09 Nov 2020 at 8:46am |
Thank you
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mjlrpod
Senior Member Joined: 27 Sep 2016 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 1214 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 09 Nov 2020 at 7:56am |
There are 2 locks on the handle. One is for the dealer to get in and out, and is keyed the same for every camper. the second lock is a "deadbolt" lock. That one is different, but still plenty of campers have the same key. Keyless entry is awesome in my opinion. I hate carrying keys, especially if your at the beach or hiking. I've had the R.V. locks for 4 or 5 years, and they work great. Although "keyless" it actually has keylocks in it as well. One being the dealer keyed lock. The "keypad" controls the deadbolt lock. There are probably some key copies out there, that fit it, theres only so many different keys, but I would think much fewer. The convenience factor alone is well worth it. Plus, my door is locked anytime I walk away, and I don't have to worry about if my wife or kids can get in. As far as the storage door locks, I use combi-cam locks on those, so no keys needed there either.
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Capt Kidd
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 18 Aug 2015 Location: Chico, CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 212 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 Nov 2020 at 3:14pm |
All the locks on a new 196 are the same for that trailer only
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