The small locking latch inside is sometimes prone to accidentally engage when you slam the door to close it or inadvertently bump it when using the inside door handle to open the door. You don't know the latch is set to lock, you shut the door, and voila - locked out.
Some dealers will insert a felt washer to try to introduce some friction to prevent the latch from accidentally being knocked into the lock position.
This device just keeps the latch from being able to pivot. When you camp, keep it engaged until you're ready to lock it. If you need to lock it, unhook the "Lad" and the latch is free to lock. The nice thing about it is that when you intentionally want to lock the door from the outside, you'll have your key with you and no risk of lock out.
My Ford truck has the key code buttons on the door so I can unlock the truck even if I don't have a key on me. I have a spare set of trailer keys stored in the truck so in theory I "should" be able to get back in if we get locked out.
My Ford truck has the key code buttons on the door so I can unlock the truck even if I don't have a key on me. I have a spare set of trailer keys stored in the truck so in theory I "should" be able to get back in if we get locked out.
Hi, like-wise; I have keyless entry on my truck, trailer keys in my truck, and truck keys in my trailer.
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I had this same plan with the spare key. Then my truck window was smashed out and the keys stolen, along with many other things. Soooo, time for a better plan I guess.
I’ve got a key lock box mounted in a place that isn’t obvious on the trailer.
Just installed a Rockstar Tow Flap on the truck. It mounts below the bumper without any interaction with the hitch. Takes about 30 seconds to install or remove and weighs about 21 lbs. Hopefully no more dents on the front!
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Drip Catcher for Faucets
I wanted to get one of those silicone Splash Guards but it would not fit our GT. Then I was looking at Etsy and found a person who makes custom splash guards. She calls them "drip catchers". In fact I also bought several for the sinks in our house. They are well made, very reasonably priced with quick shipment. Here is a link to the website. She will make custom sizes if you send her a sketch of what you would like.
Also curious. Probably no worse than the receiver mounted flaps...
Looks like they are easy to install and remove.
Will see about any possible fuel economy hit when we go to the Eclipse rally in a few weeks. It is extremely easy to install and remove. I would time it out to be less than 30 seconds. It is the adjustable rubber version so I may need to raise it up a bit if the truck squats too much when attached (I don't think it does according to the front fender measurements but we will see.)
Just installed a Rockstar Tow Flap on the truck. It mounts below the bumper without any interaction with the hitch. Takes about 30 seconds to install or remove and weighs about 21 lbs. Hopefully no more dents on the front!
Might be interesting to also monitor your engine and transmission temps using a full-width mud flap like this. When I was active in the vintage bus conversion world, there were instances a mud flap like this on the rear of a vehicle changing the airflow under the bus enough to cause overheating issues. Probably nothing to do with a pickup with front-mounted engine and cooling system, but you never know.
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