Storage Compartment Security Upgrade

[OffPavement]

Here is my description of replacing the CH751 cam locks used on most of our RVs storage compartments...

Easy RV Storage Compartment Security Upgrade

[Alan JS]

I like that idea as it did occur to me how flimsy the locks we depend on really are. I will save that link OffPavement.

[Dave_Monica]

Either lock is only a deterrent as the storage door can be opened faster with a pry bar then with the key.

Dave

[Herk7769]

Originally Posted by Dave_Monica

Either lock is only a deterrent as the storage door can be opened faster with a pry bar then with the key.

Dave

Locks are to keep honest people honest. They are no threat to a thief who knows there is something to steal in your rig.

Changing the CH-751 keyed locks to ANYTHING else is required, IMO, if you use a storage unit. Opening up a baggage door with a key lends credibility to a thief and he can rob you in broad daylight without suspicion.

Using a heavy screwdriver or crowbar is not a daylight activity and security cameras will get someone's attention even at night. Change your locks.

[comfun1]

I saved the website to favorites and will be ordering locks as soon as I get a chance to measure the old ones. Thanks for the info.

[Herk7769]

I got mine from http://www.ch751.com/

[punkaccountant]

I removed my locks and took them to a locksmith. He gave me new locks, all keyed alike including the outside shower, for $8/lock. Same day I had new locks and keys.

[spierce617]

Never even thought about this until I read this thread.

[CRZ]

Changing the locks was one of the first things I did once I brought the trailer home 2 years ago. I went with the combi locks, http://www.combi-cam.com/
I do not have to look for my keys now to open the compartments up.

[showtime0022]

X2 on combi locks

[SaskCampers]

What I did to our unit.
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...lite-7609.html