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Camper Locks

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by boshak, Jun 24, 2010.

  1. Jun 24, 2010 at 1:03 PM
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    boshak

    boshak [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I locked myself out of my camper today... I found out that any small key and a wiggle would make the lock budge. Is this wear and tear or a typical occurrence with camper locks (snugtop).
     
  2. Jun 24, 2010 at 1:13 PM
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    flightcancled

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    There's only like 3 tumblers so its not that surprising that it's easy to defeat if your lock has them set close together. I bet a paper-clip would defeat it as well.

    I learned just how easy it is to get into a camper top after having a key break off in mine and having to break in. A little brute force is enough to snap the mechanism most off the time. Ever since I just don't lock mine and keep anything important in the cab.
     

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