Need Locksets for Storage Compartments

[TrixTret1]

Sent: 7/24/2004 8:32 PM

Well I finally got this opened.  on drivers side right below the propane tank storage was a locked compartment that the keys would not open.  Well we finally go it opened and it seems to be a storage area.  Now I need to know if these locks are called "Key Twist Locks" or what the name is.  I do need to replace with some that the keys will fit.  Thanks as always for your help.  Also, I just got the generator tuned and shes runs finer that she did before the tune up.

Brenda

[HAL]

Sent: 7/26/2004 12:02 AM

Try your local winnebago dealer. Their catalog shows all the locks. Just take the lock in and they should be able to match it.
                            HAL

[CaptainVideoMPEG]

Sent: 7/27/2004 6:09 PM

My 83 Brave had a different lock for every lock on the rig and a 10 pound keyring to go with it! I just went to my local RV shop, found a generic compartment lock by comparing legth and diameter (new locks attached with a large nut as opposed to the factory clip) and installed in the existing holes. After minor adjustment (had to slightly bend the lock tab on one or two), I now have ONE KEY that fits all compartments! Much cheaper than stock, about $2.00 per lock. Now my leyring has only three keys-ignition, door, and compartment. And all for under $20!

Luke 

[Moondisc1]

Sent: 8/17/2004 7:25 AM

I too had a 20# keyring.  They are all keyed the same.

[Oz]

Sent: 2/10/2006 7:56 PM

Here's something interesting... and scary about the old compartment locksets...

On my last trip to the Magic Junkyard, I had taken the keys to the Pharaoh's Chariot with me.  I needed a couple of locksets too and had noticed that the same key fit all the small storage compartment locks on the Pharaoh. 

So, I came home with over a dozen locks from half a dozen rigs... all opened by the same key I use on my rig!  Very convenient... but very scary as well.

I certainly hope the new ones don't work that way!

- Sob

[DPR1945]

I just bought display cabinet lock latches at a lock smith shop called Byers Locks in Mt. Holly N.J. he had good quality and priced right units in stock.