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09-25-2016, 10:08 AM
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PSU1981
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Conroe
, Texas
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 284
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AS Key Hider - Prevent being locked out
We have a 2015 27FB FC & though we haven't been locked out yet - read that this can be a problem. Looking for suggestions of how, where, with what accessory Airstreamers are hiding a set of keys outside of their AS.
Thanks,
Glenn
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09-25-2016, 10:13 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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How, door keys in magnetic key box.
Where, exterior, sorry but you are going to have to find your own secret spot.
Spare set in the tow vehicle and another complete set inside the trailer.
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09-25-2016, 10:38 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 30' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 1,364
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I could tell you where I put mine, but then it wouldn't be a secret.
Suffice it to say it's outside the AS.
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09-25-2016, 10:40 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
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Bolted down combination key box in a sheltered area easily reachable out of sight.
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'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
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09-25-2016, 11:01 AM
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Rivet Master
2020 28' Flying Cloud
Upper St Clair
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Aug 2011
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Ours used to lock itself, but then I added a factory supplied new washer and it no longer has. BUT, we have two full sets of keys for the doors and other items. Then we each have just door keys we carry with us anytime we walk outside the trailer. Then a third such set is in our truck, and our truck can be accessed without a code. Then a forth set is hidden on the AS.
Bud
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09-25-2016, 11:24 AM
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Stay CazuaL
2018 25' Flying Cloud
2014 19' Flying Cloud
Reseda
, California
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 958
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09-25-2016, 11:24 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
Raceland
, Louisiana
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 28
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Set of keys in TV
Set of keys in outside storage
Outside storage key tie wrapped in furnace compartment
Screw driver in bumper storage to open furnace compartment
Never got lockout in the two plus years of having my FB25 but I'm ready.
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09-25-2016, 12:43 PM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 13,153
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We each carry a set of trailer keys on our person. There is another set in each tow vehicle. Then, as a final resort, there is a full set secreted somewhere on the outside of the trailer.
Brian
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09-25-2016, 01:02 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2017 30' Flying Cloud
2015 23' Flying Cloud
Palm City
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 24
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Hi Glen, We got locked out after shutting the door at Manatee Park. It was raining, little to no cell service, truck keys were in the airstream and it was a weekend, Sunday evening. I highly recommend those hide a key magnetic boxes. Never thought I would get locked out.
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09-25-2016, 01:19 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Fayetteville
, Arkansas
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 601
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We got a push button combination lock at Home Depot. At the desk they make duplicates. Permanently mounted it on the trailer in a discreet location. This serves not only the concern of getting locked out but helps when wife and kids get separated.
FishByFly
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2017 25' FB Flying Cloud Queen
2010 F250 Lariat
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09-25-2016, 01:24 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,742
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In addition to carrying a set of keys:
- a set of trailer keys in the tow vehicle
- a set of tow vehicle keys in the trailer
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09-25-2016, 03:17 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1977 Argosy 28
Euless
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 338
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keys
Our '77 has a different key for every lock (door, battery, water, refrigerator, tongue lock, receiver hitch lock).
We both carry keys to the truck and trailer door, I also carry a complete set of trailer keys, I keep a spare complete set of trailer keys in the truck and I know how to pick the trailer door lock if necessary.
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09-25-2016, 04:08 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 25' International CCD FB
Northridge
, California
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 516
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Realtor Lock Box locked onto door handle or hitch.
LilNomad
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09-25-2016, 04:13 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2015 28' Flying Cloud
Charlottesville
, Virginia
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 115
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Haven't read all of the above posts so my post may already have been suggested. We purchased a combination lockbox from Lowe's and put keys to the AS and Truck in it. We hang the lockbox on the cross bar inside of the propane storage area. So we never have to worry about locking ourselves out of either the AS or the truck.
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28 Ft. Flying Cloud
2015 GMC Diesel
Charlottesville, VA
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09-25-2016, 09:09 PM
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Stay CazuaL
2018 25' Flying Cloud
2014 19' Flying Cloud
Reseda
, California
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 958
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09-25-2016, 09:12 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 23' FB International
Woodstock
, Ontario
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,423
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I just keep a full spare set on the truck glove box
Also have a trick door key hidden in the truck
jcw
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09-26-2016, 07:20 AM
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Rivet Master
1994 30' Excella
Currently Looking...
Milwaukee
, Wisconsin
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 1,935
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My '94 Excella came with a key-less entry lock. This is the same key-less pad Ford uses so I set my Excursion and my wife's Escape to use the same code. we are selling the trailer and this is one feature I will truly miss.
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09-26-2016, 02:20 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1972 27' Overlander
Colorado Springs
, Colorado
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 13
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Make a spare door key, put it on a neck chain and wear it when you are away from the AS.
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09-26-2016, 02:50 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jvannamee
Make a spare door key, put it on a neck chain and wear it when you are away from the AS.
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Most logical approach to date.
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'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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09-28-2016, 06:10 AM
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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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Following a post by someone a few days ago, I installed a simple door latch that catches the upper lock pin inside.
When we enter the latch gets flipped into the pin, preventing accidental locking.
When leaving it's not possible to lock it unless the latch is released.
It works.
Of course a spare set of keys is hidden elsewhere.
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