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08-22-2016, 02:38 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1988 32.5' Airstream 325
WhereIam
, Left Coast Proud
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 437
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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.
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08-22-2016, 03:10 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Venice
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 1,024
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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.
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Venice, FL
2016 FC 25RTB
TAC FL-47
2018 Nissan Titan XD Cummins Diesel
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08-22-2016, 04:09 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2003 31' Classic
Terra Alta
, West Virginia
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 274
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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
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08-22-2016, 04:17 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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Never get locked out again
Other brand campers use Tri-Mark keys, but not sure all locksmith shops have the blanks.
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2007 Silver Toyota Tundra Crew Max Limited 5.7 iForce
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08-22-2016, 08:03 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2015 25' Flying Cloud
GILBERT
, Arizona
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 377
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I carry my spare key next to my 45, always know where it is.
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08-22-2016, 08:28 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 7,714
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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.
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2012 FC RB, Michelin 16, ProPride 1400
2016 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4X4 Ecodiesel 3.92 axles
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08-22-2016, 08:32 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1994 30' Excella
Truckee
, California
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 261
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Quote:
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.
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Why not unscrew the cap and store it inside?
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08-22-2016, 08:48 PM
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Figment of My Imagination
2012 Interstate Coach
From All Over
, More Than Anywhere Else
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,868
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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.
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08-22-2016, 11:04 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
St. Louis
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 415
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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.
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1989 Avion 34VB
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08-23-2016, 06:44 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1976 25' Tradewind
Kimberton
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 51
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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 wont know which bolt to remove when I need it."
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08-23-2016, 07:15 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2012 Interstate Coach
Park City
, UT
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 98
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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.
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08-23-2016, 10:31 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1994 34' Limited
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 208
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those can be popped open with a screwdriver too
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08-24-2016, 04:42 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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Plus where do you put the hitch safe when the trailer is hooked up?
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08-24-2016, 06:49 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Kay, issue? That has to be removed to tow, correct?
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08-24-2016, 07:19 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2014 25' Flying Cloud
New Ashford
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 236
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OP
Nice idea.
Thank You for sharing.
Joe D
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09-25-2016, 09:16 PM
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Stay CazuaL
2018 25' Flying Cloud
2014 19' Flying Cloud
Reseda
, California
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 961
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Quote:
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.
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I concur
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09-26-2016, 06:58 AM
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retired USA/USAF
2001 30' Excella
Somerset
, New Jersey
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 2,418
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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.
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09-26-2016, 03:22 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' Flying Cloud
2016 30' Flying Cloud
Blenheim Ontario
, Ontario
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 1,263
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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".
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