Never get locked out again

[3wd67rg]

My keys are always hooked on my body with a good solid carabiner, never lost them. Chris had a kayak sucked under a falls and lost them. That was a disaster, we waited for 4 hours for the key guy to come and paid him well over $200 to open the truck and make a key. He had no extra set.

Thieves are always aware of the key cases and magnetic cases and they look for them. Most common sites are wheel wells and under/behind bumpers, inside tail pipes, frame rails, suspension rings, I'm certain there are more, but these are the common places that come to my mind. Park in a place where someone strange wandering around and feeling up your vehicles would cause people to ask questions.

[Mrjkq]

I always keep a spare trailer key in my truck & a spare truck key in the trailer, as long as I don't get locked out of both at the same time it's fool proof.

[wvstreamer]

AND we both carry spare keys and hide some but here's a question a bit off topic. Are the AS keys available most key making places or is that an Airstream issue blank?
Thanks

[m.hony]

Other brand campers use Tri-Mark keys, but not sure all locksmith shops have the blanks.


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[OTRA15]

Generally you have to order the Tri-Mark blanks.

https://store.airstream.com/product/...-2009-present/

http://stores.ebay.com/airstreamsupply

The site airstreamsupply.com is not opening right now.

[dames7]

I carry my spare key next to my 45, always know where it is.

[dkottum]

For those going through Jackson Center, the hardware store in town will cut your spare Airstream key and not charge for the service. At least they did a couple of years ago. Nice people.

[bganso]

Originally Posted by ericpeltier

I'm thinking of installing something similar just above my black tank valve where A: nobody would look B: nobody would want to look and C: nobody would want to touch.

Why not unscrew the cap and store it inside?

[Protagonist]

Forget magnetic holders. Duck tape will secure your key just fine, and to things that are non-magnetic besides— like the back side of your rock guards or the inside of your propane cylinder cover where people looking for magnetic key holders wouldn't think to look.

And for the folks who want to hide a key inside your dump connection, taping the key to the inside of the cover works as well. Since you always remove the cover to connect your slinky before opening the valves, the key stays clean despite where you put it.

[Alluminati]

I once called a friend and told him where the magnetic key box was hidden on my car so he could bring my car to me. Following my directions, he missed mine, and found a different key box put there by a previous owner.

[BicenTw]

Generally the bolts that secure the license plate to a vehicle have a wide, slotted head. Put the bolt through the plate and the spare key and fasten them with whichever coin fits best in the slot on the bolt. Do I need to mention the key goes behind the plate and out of site? I once shared this idea with a co-worker who asked “Why behind the plate? I won’t know which bolt to remove when I need it."

[kaylorsan]

Try the HitchSafe. Mounts securely in your tow hitch. Used it for years on many different cars (including my interstate) without any problems. Big enough for keys, credit cards, etc. I always keep a key and $20 (both inside a plastic bag). It has a 4 digit user-set combo.

If someone knew it was there, and really wanted to get in, I'm sure that they could; but it would be less work to smash a window or get in other ways. About $50. I get mine on eBay.

The pictures below are from my Jeep case anyone is wondering about the bumper/camera mount.

[MontyV]

those can be popped open with a screwdriver too

[OTRA15]

Plus where do you put the hitch safe when the trailer is hooked up?

[AWCHIEF]

Kay, issue? That has to be removed to tow, correct?

[Dexterpix]

OP

Nice idea.

Thank You for sharing.

Joe D

[cazual6]

Originally Posted by BayRat

I don't see a problem with the location. Its similar to the boxes realtors
hang on the front door of a house for sale.
I figure any one coming with enough tools to break open that box
can just break in to the trailer directly.

I have used them on construction sites, and not had any problems with the lockbox.

I concur

[polarlyse]

All these ideas are great and useful for many of us. BUT, none of them can overcome the Airstream creativity. Some of us have a throw bolt lock that has NO outside key. It is strictly for use by those that secure it from the inside. Last summer I had mine lock itself after several hours traveling on a dirt road. It vibrated itself closed. Fortunately on our AS I was able to slither myself in through the rear compartment beneath the queen bed and gain entry. A friend wasn't so lucky and had to remove the trailer entry door from the outside to get in. They had a twin bed model. Another with a 25'er with queen had to find a small child to fit beneath his queen bed due to a panel being in the way. Now, we can disable these locks from the inside and I'm thinking about doing something like that. It's happened to me 2x, the most recent one I was able to dislodge it with a sharp smack from the outside.

Just another angle to ponder. Keys are only one part of the equation. Surely the most common one though.

[MelGoddard]

Several 'somebodys' on this forum covered that subject a short time ago.
'Somebody' installed a simple door latch that hooks onto the pin inside the door that locks that upper lock from inside.
So I followed his 'plan' and installed one too.
When the door is first opened, the latch is secured and no more locking yourself out.
When locking the door for the day you will not be able to lock it from outside unless that latch is released.
Of course, I also have a hidden set outside the AS to boot.

"Simple problem, simple solution".