Keys

[NoWorries]

Hi Vere.
I went to a caravan part/repair place in Balcatta and he ordered in the new locks/latches all with the same key code.
they were about $20 each (I think) and are now only available in Chrome (but I think it looks better)

 

[Drover]

I'm seriously thinking about it also @NoWorries, looking at my keys today and it's like a jailers keyring and weighs a ton.

 

[Vere]

below is the link to what I am interested, seems cheap enough if it will work

6 Barrel kit Camec one key fits all

I might take a bed end lock and a hatch lock into store and see if they fit

only 6 - so my plan is
2 - front bed
2 - rear bed
1 Left front hatch
1 Right front hatch

This will leave original lock on toilet hatch and front door. but those keys are different so easy to tell apart

 

[Bushman]

I've got 3 keys but a ONE key fits all except picnic table and Gennie side hatch

 

[Fabulous]

Sorry to rub your nose in it, but all my hatches are key alike

Ours does too !

 

[NoWorries]

@Vere the Camec one key system will not fit in the barrel of the latch locks above (so im told)
this was originally what I was going to do.
It is about the same price to replace the whole lock system
I now have 1 key for all hatches 1 for the door and one for the bedends

 

[Drover]

Those Camec style locks aren't all that great, not the brand, the style if you lose the key make a hook, insert into lock and give a good pull, the barrel will come out............

 

[Vere]

OK - I took a side hatch latch and a bed end lock in to the store today and had a play. The Camec locks are NOT compatible with the Jayco locks used on my 2013 Expanda.

So I will have to keep my eyes open for another option - bugger

 

[bigcol]

OK - I took a side hatch latch and a bed end lock in to the store today and had a play. The Camec locks are NOT compatible with the Jayco locks used on my 2013 Expanda.

So I will have to keep my eyes open for another option - bugger

be interested to know how you eventually get on @Vere

 

[Vere]

we have the big caravan and camping show coming up. I will talk to Camec sales staff and see what they sugest

 

[Dobbie]

Good idea...and anyone else who can offer an alternative.

A common problem but one that is worthwhile sorting out.

Best wishes with it.

 

[Drover]

These links may help
www.caravansplus.com.au/catalog/help-one-key.php

www.caravansplus.com.au/catalog/index.php?cPath=986_61_44_84

www.caravansplus.com.au/catalog/index.php?cPath=986_61_44_104

 

[Vere]

These links may help
www.caravansplus.com.au/catalog/help-one-key.php

www.caravansplus.com.au/catalog/index.php?cPath=986_61_44_84

www.caravansplus.com.au/catalog/index.php?cPath=986_61_44_104

Thanks Drover, I have already confirmed the Camec locks do not suit and will not fit. The chrome locks may suit hatches but not bed lids.

 

[Drover]

On my old 14 those Camec barrels would have fitted the bed lid locks, at least they look the same as mine would come out with the key sometimes, same as the boot locks............but not the side doors.

Have they changed them now.

 

[Vere]

who would have thought it would be this hard

 

[Drover]

Cured me, I'm just going to get some spares cut.......I did like the bit from caravansplus that showed you could key alike the water fill caps but then doesn't apply if you just have the plastic flap job.

 

[bigcol]

maybe why Jayco dont do it in the first place

no excuse though, would be a fantastic selling point - "Only need 2 keys for your Expanda"

 

[Mosue]

Hi All,
I must admit when i picked up the van i thought Ken had given me 10 sets of keys.
but soon found out that there is a different key for every hatch etc (lucky the lid locks are the same front and back)
Oh Boy

Looking at the keys they are simple numbered keys so the blokes building the things should have probably sorted them before fitting.
I was thinking about getting a locksmith to come and sort them out to hopefully 4 keys (door, toilet and hatches and lids)
but then thought everyone else could be in the same boat
So my question for you ALL

I have hatch/locker keys
B21
B12
E12

Does anyone else out there have 2 of the same and if so want to swap locks and keys (Perth would be heap easier)

 

[Mosue]

If anyone has the key codes above (except the one I sent to BigCol but im not sure of the key num) and has the 2012 type flap style (like Vere)
Im more than happy to give them mine as I have replaced them with shiny new ones that all have the same key.

I'm away at work, but I'll get my wife to check the numbers we have- I like your thinkin'!!!!