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07-16-2018, 04:58 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2018 23' Flying Cloud
Port Charlotte
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 18
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Rear Bumper Storage compartment lock
Has anyone installed a lock for the rear bumper storage compartment? If so, would appreciate any suggestions on how to do so and what lock to purchase. Thanks in advance.
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07-16-2018, 07:37 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 23' Flying Cloud
Bartlett
, Tennessee
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 1,054
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Have thought about it, but not done it yet. As a temporary measure until you find the solution you like, you can put a padlock through the hole in the twist lock(s) that hold it closed now.
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2017 F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCab 3.5l EcoBoost V6
2017 Flying Cloud 23FB "BobLin Along"
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07-16-2018, 08:33 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 19' Bambi
Lafayette
, California
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 1,554
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I did so years ago, using a cabinet/drawer lock (similar to the picture below). I added a watertight cap made from a garden hose cap and a bit of threaded PVC pipe. That was to avoid having water enter the keyhole and corrode everything. Still working well.
Tim
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07-17-2018, 07:58 AM
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Rivet Master
2018 27' Tommy Bahama
Marana
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 815
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Rear Bumper Storage compartment lock
I was thinking of the same type lock, but get enough of them and keyed alike to replace as many of the exterior locks as I can to reduce the number of keys for the AS. Anyone done this?
Something like this
https://www.amazon.com/BONA-Cylinder.../dp/B01IA8FXE6
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2012 F250 6.7 Powerstroke King Ranch - "Earl", Centramatics, Viair On Board Air
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07-17-2018, 08:16 AM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,674
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Quote:
Originally Posted by UncleBad
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Hi
Your local locksmith is the one to go to for a project like this.
Bob
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07-17-2018, 08:22 AM
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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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Early on, I used to put little pad locks through the little tabs on the rear bumper door. Doing this is probably as secure as any lock that you could install.
Brian
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2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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07-17-2018, 09:42 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 47
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Interesting. Is stuff "disappearing" from that compartment a big problem?
(Or, maybe a solution if you're trying to get rid of something. Hmm. [emoji848])
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07-17-2018, 09:49 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 97
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CharlesBoyle
Has anyone installed a lock for the rear bumper storage compartment? If so, would appreciate any suggestions on how to do so and what lock to purchase. Thanks in advance.
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I used two small padlocks to lock my bumper. Big mistake! Now I have a couple ugly wear marks on my shiny stainless bumper from the locks rattling on it while driving. All I store in there is my sewer hoses.
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07-17-2018, 10:05 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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07-17-2018, 10:23 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 26' Flying Cloud
Southlake
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 496
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I only keep sewer stuff in the bumper and if someone wants to steal that stuff, more power to them. I don’t like handling it and it’s my s**t!
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2017 Silverado Duramax 4x4
Equalizer Hitch
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07-17-2018, 10:43 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 26' Flying Cloud
2016 20' Flying Cloud
St Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 174
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Quote:
Originally Posted by UncleBad
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I went with this one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009OYU90Y/?coliid=I2V6D9HTHTUCDU&colid=33IMPFXE14E8D&psc=0&r ef_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Stainless closure, weatherized, can be keyed alike.
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07-17-2018, 12:30 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 25' International
Washington
, Washington, D.C.
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 1,260
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The flip closures on my rear bumper does not allow for small locks like what I had on my previous AS. Photos attached (I hope).
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07-17-2018, 02:35 PM
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Rivet Master
2018 27' Tommy Bahama
Marana
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 815
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RJJ - Nice find!
Uncle Bob - was thinking that "if" I could find the right type and number of the already keyed locks I could replace them myself and save money over having a locksmith do the job. Of course having said that - I am now wondering what a locksmith might charge?
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07-17-2018, 02:44 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2018 27' Globetrotter
Japser
, Georgia
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 45
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Saw this video.
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2019 Globetrotter
2018 F250 Lariat
Jasper, GA (North of Atlanta)
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07-17-2018, 04:39 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 7,620
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Quote:
Originally Posted by garypilot55
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A big hasp and lock just tells people that there's something inside worth stealing.
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07-17-2018, 06:46 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1998 19' Bambi
Wilmington
, Ohio
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 6
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Our lock came all apart when trying to get a broken key out of the lock. Called Airstream for a replacement and they referred us to a dealer. They said for our 99 Bambi they did not have that lock. !!!! Took all the parts to local locksmith. He put it back together for 10 dollars. Still working well. 😁
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07-17-2018, 06:50 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2018 23' Flying Cloud
Port Charlotte
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobbo
Have thought about it, but not done it yet. As a temporary measure until you find the solution you like, you can put a padlock through the hole in the twist lock(s) that hold it closed now.
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Thanks. That might be the simplest and quickest way.
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07-17-2018, 06:52 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2018 23' Flying Cloud
Port Charlotte
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mollysdad
A big hasp and lock just tells people that there's something inside worth stealing.
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Thanks. Very detailed
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07-18-2018, 06:59 AM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,674
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Quote:
Originally Posted by UncleBad
RJJ - Nice find!
Uncle Bob - was thinking that "if" I could find the right type and number of the already keyed locks I could replace them myself and save money over having a locksmith do the job. Of course having said that - I am now wondering what a locksmith might charge?
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Hi
If you are talking about re-keying all the locks on the trailer to a common key it's not going to be cheap. First step would be adapting everything to a common lock body. Then you'd replace all the locks with the new ones. If they all need to be stainless steel, that adds a bit to the task.
Depending on where you live, it could be a lot cheaper than where some people live ... You will be paying the guy an hourly rate as he does all the research and gets all the parts. You are into the "couple hundred bucks" range pretty much anywhere. In the expensive part of town, you will be over a thousand dollars.
Bob
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07-18-2018, 07:52 AM
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Rivet Master
2018 27' Tommy Bahama
Marana
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 815
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Have a locksmith coming today to have a look and give me an estimate. Need data. Will report back.
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2018 27FBQ Tommy Bahama - "Indecision" w/Blue Ox SwayPro, Centramatics, Dual EasyStarts, Airstream Connected, Airtug Trailer Tug HD
2012 F250 6.7 Powerstroke King Ranch - "Earl", Centramatics, Viair On Board Air
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