wireless RV lock?
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I went with the RV Lock brand and we like it. I love not having to dig a key out. We use the key pad, however we will likely start using the FOB more since we will be in the camper much more now. The only flaw is that I have to slow down when I type in the code… when I go too fast it won’t unlock. Also, I ordered from the company and now all keyed entries (including storage doors) are keyed alike! We would get another if something happened to this one, or if we got a camper without them already installed.
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I went with the RV Lock brand and we like it. I love not having to dig a key out. We use the key pad, however we will likely start using the FOB more since we will be in the camper much more now. The only flaw is that I have to slow down when I type in the code… when I go too fast it won’t unlock. Also, I ordered from the company and now all keyed entries (including storage doors) are keyed alike! We would get another if something happened to this one, or if we got a camper without them already installed.
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@Curt's05 ditto the comment above. RV lock brand keyed alike. I will only add to keep a key in your tow vehicle, on your person, or hidden somewhere so you can get in should the batteries in the keyless lock go bad.
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I have the real
on my trailer, not a knock-off brand. RV Lock customer service has been good, parts are available and it has been reliable. For the first couple of years I didn't use the fob, now I use it 90% of the time. Chad, I have the same problem of entering the numbers too quickly.
I'm running Lithium AA batteries in mine. I suspect they'll be good for at least three years, probably more.
I'm running Lithium AA batteries in mine. I suspect they'll be good for at least three years, probably more.
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I think you can order direct from RVLock and they'll key the doors the same.
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Yep, if you order from RV Lock they will key all the doors the same. Also, if you ever go back, you can give them the numbers on the key and IIRC they can make sure those locks are keyed the same too... it's been a while so you will have to check me on that though. Also, check around some of the YT channels. Some of them will offer discount codes when you order direct.
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Pretty much what everyone said - yep. I keep a spare truck key in the camper and a spare camper key in the truck. Keypad on the truck and keypad on the camper - so I never keep keys on me. Makes life simpler when you want to go hiking or biking and don't want to carry keys. I also support the lithium battery comment too and I normally buy them in the 16-packs for the Blink cameras at home anyways. Some friends of ours both put the same locks on their truck bed campers and both had batteries die mid-season on them. Not the end of the world since we have the spare key in the truck...but simple enough to prevent at the start of the season. I have a list of all the batteries and just swap them all each spring and then never worry. TPMS sensors, levelmate, motion lights in the camper, door keypad, fobs, temp sensors (battery compartment and main cabin), and the smoke alarms. Takes about a half hour to work through them all (mainly due to the TPMS sensors taking the longest) but then I never stress over them the rest of the year. Probably about $20 in batteries each spring and then I'm good.
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