marka123
Poland, OH
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Howdy,
Where's the best place to get thumb style (vs. key style) storage compartment locks?
I saw some at camping world, but they're something like $7 ea and I need nine of them to replace the keyed locks I currently have and hate with a passion...
My plan is to replace the keyed locks with thumb locks on everything except the storage compartment. On the storage compartment, I'll add the thumb locks beside the keyed locks, so that I can still lock it up if I want to.
Related... How are these things measured? Looks like camping world shows them at 1+1/8", 7/8", and 5/8"... Is that from the flange of the lock to the blade? Center of the blade? Something else?
Most all of mine measure ~1" from the flange (on the outside of the panel/door) to the center of the blade. Some of the blades are bent, some aren't.
Anyway, appreciate any pointers on sources & help with knowing what size I need...
Mark
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WMeyers
Pacific Nothwest
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Don't know if it's the best but I've ordered from them with good service. Detail pictures on the link show how they are measured.
Mr. Lock
Arctic Fox 27 5L
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enblethen
Moses Lake, WA USA
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Most RV stores should have them in stock or can order them.
The measurement is the lenght of the threads in most cases. Some come with two different styles, straight and offset, of assemblies to adjust closer.
Doors like the electric and water ussually take the 5/8, compartment doors will vary.
Suggest taking the old ones out and make a list of what you need. Maybe take sample to store of each one.
Bud
Suzuki XL7 pushing Pace Arrow
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dons2346
Sioux Falls, SD, formerly of So. CA
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Try www.spdhardware.com
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