New compartment locks?

Hi all> Where would one buy new locks for the basement & compartments that are keyed different so everyone in the campground doesnt have a key to my kitty?
Thanks in advance.

mrwoodmin,

I purchased mine at the local hardware store. I had to go through a ton of bags to find four of the same key number, but it was worth it.

It's a very simple conversion; about a one wrench job on a scale of one to five.

We got ours from our local locksmith..... and put two on each door. We read somewhere that it was possible to turn the latch at one end and get the door open enough to get the locked side open. Scruffy changed them on every compartment, including the trash door. Our locks have the round holes instead of keyslots.

Tater

You should bring your KITTY to the U.K. that way your keys would only fit a few 5th wheels and you most probably would not see one anyway

iss4locks.com Try these guys, I redid all my lock. Tim

Thanks for the replys.

I changed all mine out, and installed two per door. I ordered the locks form a web site, but can't remember where. I'll see if I can find it.

Must have been on the old web sits. Anyway, I found what you need.

McMaster-Carr part # 1770A816. Catalog page 2932. These are keyed alike, order as many as you need. They are for 3/4" hole, 7/8" thick door.

If I recall correctly, I had to take the cams off my old locks and put them on the new ones; but it's been awhile.


McMaster Carr cam locks

Are the keys and locks heavier duty on the McMaster Carr product? I find the ones that came on the Wildcat are flimsy. I sometimes have trouble getting the key in and the key feels like it would snap in the lock fairly easy.

No, they are the same.

BayouDude wrote:Are the keys and locks heavier duty on the McMaster Carr product? I find the ones that came on the Wildcat are flimsy. I sometimes have trouble getting the key in and the key feels like it would snap in the lock fairly easy.

If you use a very small bit of graphite grease this will make all the difference to your locks. (be careful though it can stain).
Sean

BayouDude wrote:Are the keys and locks heavier duty on the McMaster Carr product? I find the ones that came on the Wildcat are flimsy. I sometimes have trouble getting the key in and the key feels like it would snap in the lock fairly easy.

Also, keep in mind, that as light weight as the cam locks are, the doors themselves are even lighter. If someone is determined to break in to a compartment, the lock (any lock) is not going to slow them down much.

We took our original locks into the locksmith and he rekeyed them. He said they were really not that bad of a lock (west coast model) It's been awhile but i think it was about 6 or 7 dollars per lock.

I changed the locks on my pass thru. Put 2 in each door. Did this because of the cloths basket I have there.

scottz wrote:

BayouDude wrote:Are the keys and locks heavier duty on the McMaster Carr product? I find the ones that came on the Wildcat are flimsy. I sometimes have trouble getting the key in and the key feels like it would snap in the lock fairly easy.

Also, keep in mind, that as light weight as the cam locks are, the doors themselves are even lighter. If someone is determined to break in to a compartment, the lock (any lock) is not going to slow them down much.

I thought about this too and came to the conclusion that there's nothing in there thats very valuable!
If someone breaks in then the damage would be worth more than the contents! So I just never lock them.