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06-27-2014, 05:56 AM
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Considering this mod, but
I found that the worst scenario was when the shower lock refused to lock.
Sometimes the locking lever will become "blocked" by the shower hose.
To get around that, I turn the lock 45 degrees(half way) before closing the door, and then close the door, and turn it to close.
It always works that way, because the locking lever pushes the hose back and out of the way to enable the locking lever to work. 
Still considering the new ones...
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07-12-2014, 02:04 PM
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#82
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Finally installed the thumb locks!! No problems at all. Thanks again for the info and install tips!
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...and...we're camping!!
Glenn & Debbie
2013 Rockwood A127TH (aka Carl)
2012 Ford Raptor
Camping born-on date: 21 July 2012
Nights camped: 2014-3 (so far!!); 2013-16; 2012-2 nights
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07-16-2014, 11:57 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Ocqueoc, Michigan
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It's definitely a sweet upgrade.  I see you didn't use the existing pull tab with the new locks. Mind if I ask why?
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07-19-2014, 05:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wojo
It's definitely a sweet upgrade. I see you didn't use the existing pull tab with the new locks. Mind if I ask why? |
There was only one pull tab on the back compartment. And the only reason I didn't keep is that I didn't think about it!!!! Now that you've mentioned it, I may have to mod my mod and put the pull back on! Thanks planting the seed!! :-)
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...and...we're camping!!
Glenn & Debbie
2013 Rockwood A127TH (aka Carl)
2012 Ford Raptor
Camping born-on date: 21 July 2012
Nights camped: 2014-3 (so far!!); 2013-16; 2012-2 nights
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08-04-2014, 04:08 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Hillcrest Mines, AB
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Looks like a great idea. Wish 'Bill' would ship to Canada!!
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Gary & Linda S
Crowsnest Pass, Alberta
2020 RPod 195
Dodge Durango 3.6l AWD
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05-04-2015, 12:09 AM
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Location: Washington state
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Since this topic came up in another thread, I thought I'd bump this discussion up to current to answer Don's questions about a keyed thumb lock...
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2012 FR Flagstaff T12SDTH
1996 Shadowcruiser Pop Up Truck Camper
1967 Newell Motorcoach
2003 Ford F150 5.4 V8 Triton Super Cab
2004 Nissan Titan LE 5.6 V8 4x4 Crew Cab
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05-04-2015, 01:47 PM
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Thanks Handbuilder, that's exactly what I want. I noticed that they won't ship to Canada. I will need to work on that. What I need is a US address. In the past, I would have items shipped to a US address when on vacation, at the one address, for a week.
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2011 KIA Sorento 6Cyl
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07-31-2015, 02:37 PM
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It's been a year since I installed these locks and now I have one that stays locked (can't turn the thumb lock) no matter which way I turn the key. Two others that I have to wiggle the key to get it to unlock. They do not seem to last...
I'm now looking into these:
Compartment Door Key Lock 7/8" #00165
Does anyone have any experience with them?
-Lorne
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2012 Rockwood 8281SS (Mods: LED's, Storage Thumb Locks)
2009 Chevy Silverado LT 2500HD Diesel w/ Allison Tranny
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07-31-2015, 03:02 PM
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Location: Idaho
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hoss713
It's been a year since I installed these locks and now I have one that stays locked (can't turn the thumb lock) no matter which way I turn the key. Two others that I have to wiggle the key to get it to unlock. They do not seem to last...
I'm now looking into these:
Compartment Door Key Lock 7/8" #00165
Does anyone have any experience with them?
-Lorne |
What have you been lubing them with?
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"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." 2014 19 days camping 2015 17 days camping201620 days camping
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07-31-2015, 03:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ford Idaho
What have you been lubing them with?
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I haven't. Didn't think I needed to. I'm a West Coast camper, no snow and have had barely any rain this list year.
How often should these be lubed? (And what should I lube them with?)
-Lorne
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2009 Chevy Silverado LT 2500HD Diesel w/ Allison Tranny
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07-31-2015, 03:59 PM
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Location: Idaho
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hoss713
I haven't. Didn't think I needed to. I'm a West Coast camper, no snow and have had barely any rain this list year.
How often should these be lubed? (And what should I lube them with?)
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West coast, like near the Pacific ocean and all that fine salt water?....
Given the state they are in I would use something like this.
https://www.google.com/#q=pb+blaster
Once you get them free something like this.
AGS® Mr. Zip Graphite Powdered Lubricant (MZ-5) - Automotive Grease & Lubrication - Ace Hardware
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"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." 2014 19 days camping 2015 17 days camping201620 days camping
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07-31-2015, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Ford Idaho
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Not that close to the ocean...  I haven't had any trouble with any of the other locks. Are these more susceptible than the others?
I'll give it a try lubing them before I give up on them and report back.
Thanks...
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2009 Chevy Silverado LT 2500HD Diesel w/ Allison Tranny
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07-31-2015, 04:14 PM
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Location: Idaho
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hoss713
Not that close to the ocean... I haven't had any trouble with any of the other locks. Are these more susceptible than the others?
I'll give it a try lubing them before I give up on them and report back.
Thanks... |
I can only say that the storage door lock on my trailer seem to need a little more maintenance than the entry door does.
I have been using WD-40 silicone, does a fair job but the CH 751 locks are a real pain.
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"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." 2014 19 days camping 2015 17 days camping201620 days camping
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07-31-2015, 04:38 PM
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Location: Pfafftown NC
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I packed mine with a healthy dose of grease when they started to get finicky. Also sprayed lock lubricant, graphite, into the keyhole. No more issues.
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07-31-2015, 06:50 PM
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Well, after lubing didn't help, I decided to take it apart. Turns out I was missing a couple of the magic tiny parts (one steel ball and one spring cap).  I must have dropped those parts upon initial installation. I guess I was lucky it worked as long as it did.
The remaining locks turned smoother once I added a little graphite.
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2009 Chevy Silverado LT 2500HD Diesel w/ Allison Tranny
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07-31-2015, 06:56 PM
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Location: Idaho
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Bummer about the missing parts, upside is you know why it quit working and can get a replacement/s.
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2016 F350 6.7L LB CC Reese 28K 2014 Chaparral Lite 266sab
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." 2014 19 days camping 2015 17 days camping201620 days camping
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07-31-2015, 06:59 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ford Idaho
Bummer about the missing parts, upside is you know why it quit working and can get a replacement/s.
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Thanks for the inspiration to look into it rather than just giving up on it! 
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2012 Rockwood 8281SS (Mods: LED's, Storage Thumb Locks)
2009 Chevy Silverado LT 2500HD Diesel w/ Allison Tranny
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07-31-2015, 08:12 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2014
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Keyed Alike?
Quote:
Originally Posted by hoss713
It's been a year since I installed these locks and now I have one that stays locked (can't turn the thumb lock) no matter which way I turn the key. Two others that I have to wiggle the key to get it to unlock. They do not seem to last...
I'm now looking into these:
Compartment Door Key Lock 7/8" #00165
Does anyone have any experience with them?
-Lorne |
Lorne, do you think you can get them keyed alike, if you order more than one? I noticed on their site, nothing was mentioned about this option.
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2011 KIA Sorento 6Cyl
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07-31-2015, 08:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Pfafftown NC
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You can order them keyed alike. At least when I ordered mine 2 years ago.
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08-01-2015, 12:06 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Evereddie
You can order them keyed alike. At least when I ordered mine 2 years ago.
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I guess the real question is iif I order a set, will they be keyed the same as yours? 
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2012 Rockwood 8281SS (Mods: LED's, Storage Thumb Locks)
2009 Chevy Silverado LT 2500HD Diesel w/ Allison Tranny
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