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Savannahdan · 10-06-2013, 09:34 AM

I have five different keys for my MH (storage, entry door, ignition, hood, mechanical compartments) and was thinking of rekeying the locks to the same key. Has anyone done this? Pros? Cons?

Shadowcatche · 10-06-2013, 01:40 PM

If they are all the same manufacturers locks i.e. FIC Products yes you can if not, it is probably not possible. Ours has a number of different lock manufacturers so I have a trailer keys ring with a bunch of keys. The one big disadvantage is that there are only 51 different keys possible so any thief who is yours has them all.

BCooke · 10-06-2013, 05:56 PM

Try talking to a reputable locksmith in your area. He/she may be able to change locks over to a different lock system. The disadvantage to RV locks is they generally use generic locks. My compartment lock is the same as the lock on the 400kw 3 phase Onan generator at work..... sigh.

PyrateSilly · 10-06-2013, 07:24 PM

Thom had to order a set of keys for work for the forklifts. No codes needed, apparently there are not that many combos for those either. Got a set of about 6 different keys that can be used on just about every forklift.

CampDaven · 10-06-2013, 07:40 PM

If they are all the same, 1 person with 1 key can open all. It can be you, or....

Rough guess, I have 15 locks of 4 unique styles, 4 of the 15 with heavy mechanisms. Having a lock smith make them all the same with non-pass-key vulnerability would be a bit pricey, me thinks.

How about one keyless/FOB gizmo?

BCooke · 10-07-2013, 04:45 AM

If you have a CH751 a new one is about $4, and there are many people that have one. A replacement is from $4-8 depending what you get.
I get the all on key thing but I would rather have all one key on mine than the same key as everyone else on mine.

As so many other things, it is personal preference.

baysidetas · 10-07-2013, 07:27 AM

There is no reason why any good locksmith could not re-key your locks to a different code so that they are all the same but different to the generic ones most RVs come with.

There would still be the problem that some keys will have different blanks but at least all your storage bins should be able to be done,