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02-22-2021, 07:13 PM
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1 Rivet Member
Miami
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Join Date: Feb 2021
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Spare keys
Sorry for the Newbie question. But how do you go about making spare keys for the deadbolt and the outside storage compartments?
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02-22-2021, 07:18 PM
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Site Team
2009 25' FB International
2018 27' Globetrotter
Tavares
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,654
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You would have to get blanks, here is a source ( https://store.airstreamlife.com/coll...ntry-door-keys), and then go to a hardware store and have them cut new keys for you.
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02-22-2021, 07:39 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1999 27' Safari
Portland
, Oregon
Join Date: Aug 2020
Posts: 19
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My local hardware store had acceptable blanks...unless you require an Airstream logo on the key itself.
Doc
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02-22-2021, 07:51 PM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,606
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We keep a spare set of keys in one of these, attached to the trailer
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Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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02-22-2021, 09:29 PM
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Rivet Master
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Evergreen
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Quote:
Originally Posted by azflycaster
We keep a spare set of keys in one of these, attached to the trailer
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I do the same thing.
I bought blanks and took them to a local hardware store. Big chain stores like Home Depot use automatic key cutting machines, and they can’t usually cut the Airstream blanks because they don’t have a program for it. An old school key cutter is necessary.
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Past:
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Newmar Ventana 3715
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02-23-2021, 06:06 AM
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Site Team
2009 25' FB International
2018 27' Globetrotter
Tavares
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,654
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Quote:
Originally Posted by azflycaster
We keep a spare set of keys in one of these, attached to the trailer
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I like this idea. Weather/dirt isn't an issue?
Thanks for sharing!
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02-23-2021, 06:15 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by azflycaster
We keep a spare set of keys in one of these, attached to the trailer
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I married my spare key custodian, the keys never get lost, but I forgot the combination.🥴
Bob
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02-23-2021, 08:19 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
I'm In
, Kentucky
Join Date: Dec 2012
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I got some additional blanks at this site, very reasonable and they had the Trimark key: https://www.rvshop.com/Keys-and-Locks_c_2106.html
But when I took them to a locksmith near Kissimmee, FL they had a sign that said they would not cut any key from a customer's blank. So I asked him to use his blanks (they didn't look the same) and he cut a set for me.... they didn't work. I wasn't about to pull up stakes and take my AS to his shop. So I went to the local Ace Hardware and they cut them for practically nothing. Lesson learned
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Rich & Yvonne
2006 Safari SE -Dora-
2004 4Runner SE 4.7L V8
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02-23-2021, 09:11 AM
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CC
1972 27' Overlander
Heinsburg
, AB
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 242
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I have very good luck with the guys from "Lost a Key". I needed a key blank for my door and needed a key for the fresh water inlet. They were most helpful (even give me a credit when I inadvertently ordered the wrong key).
CC
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02-23-2021, 09:30 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
I'm In
, Kentucky
Join Date: Dec 2012
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Here are the actual key numbers I ordered and their price. This is from 2/2016
Description Qty Price Total
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TriMark Key KS610 Key Blank For Key Codes 80000 81000 5000 series 2 $4.95 $9.90
TriMark Key KS600 Key Blank For Key Codes RH 001 050 2 $4.95 $9.90
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Rich & Yvonne
2006 Safari SE -Dora-
2004 4Runner SE 4.7L V8
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02-23-2021, 09:50 AM
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Rivet Master
2019 19' Flying Cloud
Canyon Country
, California
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 909
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Quote:
Originally Posted by azflycaster
We keep a spare set of keys in one of these, attached to the trailer
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where you get that?
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2014 Ford Explorer XLT with factory installed Tow Package.
2019 Flying Cloud 19CBB
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02-23-2021, 09:52 AM
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Rivet Master
2019 19' Flying Cloud
Canyon Country
, California
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 909
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While at it, get 3 more spare keys. I have total of 4 sets of keys for every locks in my FC. I do the same with all my vehicles.
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2014 Ford Explorer XLT with factory installed Tow Package.
2019 Flying Cloud 19CBB
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02-23-2021, 10:05 AM
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Rivet Master
2019 19' Flying Cloud
Canyon Country
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Join Date: May 2019
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Quote:
Originally Posted by azflycaster
We keep a spare set of keys in one of these, attached to the trailer
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found it in Amazon. now where is the best area to hide this mini mini lock box?
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2014 Ford Explorer XLT with factory installed Tow Package.
2019 Flying Cloud 19CBB
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02-23-2021, 11:34 AM
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1 Rivet Member
Miami
, FL
Join Date: Feb 2021
Posts: 17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by richw46
I got some additional blanks at this site, very reasonable and they had the Trimark key: https://www.rvshop.com/Keys-and-Locks_c_2106.html
But when I took them to a locksmith near Kissimmee, FL they had a sign that said they would not cut any key from a customer's blank. So I asked him to use his blanks (they didn't look the same) and he cut a set for me.... they didn't work. I wasn't about to pull up stakes and take my AS to his shop. So I went to the local Ace Hardware and they cut them for practically nothing. Lesson learned
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Thank you for the feedback. I went to my local Ace and they did not have the blanks so I will order and have them cut it.
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02-23-2021, 12:02 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 27' International
Sherwood Park
, Alberta
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 1,026
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Quote:
Originally Posted by azflycaster
We keep a spare set of keys in one of these, attached to the trailer
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I prefer the out of sight out of mind. I put my spares in a magnetic key holder and it goes inside the battery box.
This just looks like an invitation for a set of cheap bolt cutters. And these locks are very easily picked.
I did have to get my blanks from AS and I took them to a locksmith outfit with the proper key cutting equipment and know-how. The kid at Home Depot, not so much.
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02-23-2021, 12:19 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 27' International
Sherwood Park
, Alberta
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 1,026
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I think this is the one mentioned by Richard
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02-23-2021, 02:41 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2013 30' Flying Cloud
Kingwood
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 341
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My key lockbox is bolted to the arm inside the propane storage box with a key for every lock, just in case.
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02-23-2021, 03:50 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 19' Flying Cloud
Canyon Country
, California
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 909
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DoubleR
My key lockbox is bolted to the arm inside the propane storage box with a key for every lock, just in case.
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if it is well hidden and difficult to cut or decode, then it is worth it.
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2014 Ford Explorer XLT with factory installed Tow Package.
2019 Flying Cloud 19CBB
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02-23-2021, 04:46 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
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I travel with at least 2 sets of extra keys. I keep one set of AS keys in my tow vehicle and one set of extra tv keys in the AS.
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02-23-2021, 04:56 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Fayetteville
, Arkansas
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 600
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I have this bolted to my trailer frame in an out of sight location. Inside are keys to the door and compartments...but not a complete set of all keys. A duplicate set of all keys are inside the trailer.
My truck was once stolen and my two sets of keys taken. It was a mess to have to have all rekeyed or replaced.
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because I catch fish on a fly...
2017 25' Safari FBQ - “Fly Fish Inn”
2023 F150 XLT
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