Question Outside storage lock removal. No keys

[DIESELDOG]

I acquired Safari Serengeti. I have no keys. Can I use a slide hammer to remove the locks. Without damaging the aluminum doors. Looking for the best way to remove them. The entry door was unlocked. That is a easy fix. Going call a locksmith for the ignition.

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

A good locksmith (real locksmith, not a key grinder) can usually make a key without removing the lock...and, can do it so quickly that it is scary. Makes you wonder why you should bother with locks.

TJ

 

[DIESELDOG]

A good locksmith (real locksmith, not a key grinder) can usually make a key without removing the lock...and, can do it so quickly that it is scary. Makes you wonder why you should bother with locks.

TJ

Well the locksmiths want over 350.00 to come out to do this.
I have time and will find another way. Thank you for your reply.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

I acquired Safari Serengeti. I have no keys. Can I use a slide hammer to remove the locks. Without damaging the aluminum doors. Looking for the best way to remove them. The entry door was unlocked. That is a easy fix. Going call a locksmith for the ignition.

The locks are not hard to find so I usually use a 3/8 drill bit and drill thru. I know what I am looking at before I start. I suggest finding the new locks first at an RV service/sales outlet.

 

[DIESELDOG]

The locks are not hard to find so I usually use a 3/8 drill bit and drill thru. I know what I am looking at before I start. I suggest finding the new locks first at an RV service/sales outlet.

Thank you. I didn't want to drill them if I didn't have to. I have a slide hammer but I don't want to use it on this. The paint is not pretty but the body is perfect. The interior is perfect. It has been sitting for 17 years. Its sitting in an rv storage that my sister owns. Lein sale.. She wants it gone. She sold it to me for $1.00. Its in SoCal. I dont have an ignition key. 460 ford and it turns over with a socket. Im pretty excited about it. I have been looking for a class A.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Thank you. I didn't want to drill them if I didn't have to. I have a slide hammer but I don't want to use it on this. The paint is not pretty but the body is perfect. The interior is perfect. It has been sitting for 17 years. Its sitting in an rv storage that my sister owns. Lein sale.. She wants it gone. She sold it to me for $1.00. Its in SoCal. I dont have an ignition key. 460 ford and it turns over with a socket. Im pretty excited about it. I have been looking for a class A.

Your concern about the body is exactly why I drill.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Well the locksmiths want over 350.00 to come out to do this.
I have time and will find another way. Thank you for your reply.

You can buy tumbler assembly from FORD. Maybe even a new Column from an RV recker.
I have always loved aluminum construction. congrats on the $1 purchase.

 

[DKRITTER]

I had a truck stolen from a hotel parking lot one night. The cop said it takes about 9 seconds to steal a car.

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

I had a truck stolen from a hotel parking lot one night. The cop said it takes about 9 seconds to steal a car.

And...that's for a slow, inexperienced car thief!

TJ

 

[Joe Hogan]

If the tumbler where you put the Key has a number, keys are easy to come by online.

An example RVLock Replacement Keys

 

[Msdpok]

The storage doors are usually flimsy, I would think using the slide hammer will probably do more damage than it’s worth! Drilling it out is your best option, once drilled just remove it and replace it, Like previous poster said keys & locks are cheap and available at camping world stores and other RV stores.

As far as the ignition? You would probably be better going to the dealer with the vin number and the bill of sale. I’m pretty sure they can cut the key by looking up the vin number!

 

[rjwilliams11741]

I agree with those suggesting drilling out the old lock. Least chance of damage IMO

 

["EZ"]

If it's anything like the locks on the service body doors that I sell there is a number on the rim of the lock. J103, J105, etc. If there is, let me know the number and I'll send you a set of keys.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

I had a truck stolen from a hotel parking lot one night. The cop said it takes about 9 seconds to steal a car.

Yup! and it takes about half a day to rebuild the damage.