I need to lock this door.

GASPEDDLER · 12-13-2011, 10:43 PM

Can anyone suggest some way of locking this sliding door. What would be the best way of attaching a lock to it. I'd like to provide for some privacy in the bedroom.

Thanks in advance.

Ovair · 12-13-2011, 10:45 PM

No screws, no defacing, no mods. Just cut a broom handle to fit in the space behind it when it is in the closed position. Lay the stick in position and the door can't be opened. Move the stick, and the door slides. Ta Da!

GASPEDDLER · 12-13-2011, 10:49 PM

I actually thought of that but wanted to see if anyone had some other suggestion...I guess it's true what they say about keeping things simple. Thanks Ovair

Idle_Idylist · 12-13-2011, 10:56 PM

I took an adjustable shower rod and adjust it out to fit.

caper · 12-14-2011, 12:20 AM

You could install a kwikset pocket door lock. You will need part number 335. The door is already cut out for the lock. Can be checked out at the kwikset web site.

LadyWindrider · 12-14-2011, 12:45 AM

Sorry, but I have to hi-jack this thread for a moment. Why do you need to lock a bedroom door in a camper, or even at home? If it is children, teach them, not tell them, TEACH them never to open door without knocking, and waiting on permission to come in. Our children knew when they could barely walk to never open a door, and by age three to wait on permission to enter a room.

If it is adults staying with you, make them get their own trailer and camp site.

Mow to help you with your question, there locks for pocket doors, which this appears to be. Not sure if it is in the wall or not. If it is, a rod or broom handle won't work.

Mountainmanbob · 12-14-2011, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by windrider

If it is children, teach them, not tell them, TEACH them never to open door without knocking, and waiting on permission to come in.

Our children knew when they could barely walk to never open a door, and by age three to wait on permission to enter a room.

If it is adults staying with you, make them get their own trailer and camp site.

my wife is a school teacher and I will tell you what
we do not see enough of that these days

have to agree on the adult issue too
for some reason
I'am not big on sharing space in our trailer
with anyone other than
the sweet little Mountain Lady

a blessed day wished for all
from
Mountainman

trudinator · 12-14-2011, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mountainmanbob

my wife is a school teacher and I will tell you what

we do not see enough of that these days

have to agree on the adult issue too
for some reason
I'am not big on sharing space in our trailer
with anyone other than
the sweet little Mountain Lady

a blessed day wished for all
from

Mountainman

When my DH and I bought our unit in March, we specifically didn't get the air bed option for the couch because we don't really want anyone else staying with us. And we didn't get a bunk house model because again, we don't want anyone staying with us. If friends without a TT want to go camping with us, they can gladly put up a tent in our site. We did have a friend's father stay with us for a couple of nights, until the friend arrived at the campsite and then we shipped him off to their trailer.

Rugged Brown · 12-14-2011, 09:07 AM

We have a rule that when we have visiting campers, no hanky panky. There is no stabilizer on the market to eliminate a rocking rig. So, even with a locked door, the deed will still be detected.

Filthy Beast · 12-14-2011, 09:14 AM

Who cares why he wants the lock on the door! Instead of telling why he shouldn't need it, maybe some suggestions on how to do it.

VTX Al · 12-14-2011, 10:44 AM

Another use for one of your slide lock bars.

...VTX-AL

LadyWindrider · 12-14-2011, 11:37 AM

In regards to post #10 quote:

Who cares why he wants the lock on the door! Instead of telling why he shouldn't need it, maybe some suggestions on how to do it.
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Post 2 through 6 have suggestions or solutions to locking the door. Perhaps you need to take time to read the whole thread, and just not the last two or three post before responding. And then if you think you have a abetter option chime in.

Many times after 10 or so post the thread has gotten off topic, so it is always a good idea to back to the start. Also, the original poster fails to respond with their solution, so it keeps going.

I agree, no one's business on why he wants to lock it, but since the reason wasn't stated, assumptions were made, first by me. Reason, I would never invite a thief to stay in my camper, I don't keep anything in the camper bedroom worth stealing. He may want to keep a gun in there, and not give the children access for all I know. I do know that guns are illegal in state parks, and many campgrounds, but that is his problem, till pulls it on me.

Anyway, back to the first post, suggestions have given, if you have another, offer it.

Filthy Beast · 12-14-2011, 01:18 PM

Windrider,
I did read the whole thread before posting, #6 first told him why he shouldn't have to, before suggesting what to do. Then it took 5 more posts before another had a suggestion.

GASPEDDLER · 12-14-2011, 08:53 PM

Thanks for all the help guys, it is appreciated.

MilCop4523 · 12-15-2011, 07:07 AM

Kwikset 335 Round Privacy Bed/Bath Pocket Door Lock

Remove your plastic plugs from your doors and this should be a 15 to 30 minute install depending on if you have to go to the neighborhood tool hoarder and borrow a screw driver or not.

**Herk7769** · 12-16-2011, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VTX Al

Another use for one of your slide lock bars.
...VTX-AL

I liked this idea at first but you would be "racking" the door quite a bit to keep it tight and it does not take much to get the door off its track. The cut broom handle or 2x3 is still my first choice to solve the security issue.

MilCop4523 · 12-16-2011, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by herk7769

The cut broom handle or 2x3 is still my first choice to solve the security issue.

... until someone stands the handle or block behing the door and it falls over accidently into the space when no one is around and one finds that they can not access the room on the other side.

I guess thats why companies make pocket slider door locks which fit directly into the pre cut and plugged door and jamb places.
There is nothing more embarrassing than having to use your own facilities and being locked out with no way in.

**Herk7769** · 12-16-2011, 09:36 AM

Sorry,

From the photo I assumed it was a sliding door; not a pocket door. I was not thinking of a permanent mounted bar, like on a hinge, but one that is placed on the floor at the bottom of the door. That way it can be removed when not needed to secure the door.

A 2x3 would have a flat surface to avoid the "rolling away" issue of a broom handle.

Mountainmanbob · 12-16-2011, 10:12 AM

ok
the cheapest of gate fasteners (been around forever)
it will not be too heavy duty
but should do the trick
unless a bear wants in
the end piece comes sharpened a little
pushes down through the little locking hole

attach the large part to top side door jam
do not attach the round piece to the door
instead
drill a small simple receiving hole into door
I would drill the hole on a slight angle
so as to catch the latch better

the hook can be bent to desired position

here we go -- found it
sure hard to explain without a picture

http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardw...play?langId=-1

drop this below into their search engine

6 in. Zinc-Plated Steel Hook-and-Eye Lock-15335

Ovair · 12-16-2011, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by herk7769

From the photo I assumed it was a sliding door; not a pocket door.

I believe that to be the case (sliding door, not in a pocket).

Big gap at the bottom indicates that a coat hanger could easily be used to flip the accidentally dropped stick out of the way. And that's IF that ever happened. Just lean the stick somewhere else when not in use.

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