Question Air brake lock

[SherryB]

I cut a pool noodle to size and cut a slice down the side...did the same for the front hood cable...not the strongest but works (though I rarely use the brake one and have never had a problem...hopefully didn't jinx myself!)

 

[Chuggs]

The cnc metal ones caught my attention...and prompted me to design something I could use. Loved the testimonial about a guy stopping to go into a shop, to find his coach rolled into something after his pet bumped the switch off.

Plastic works. You would think the metal would give you added protection from theives or pranksters...but it's only a matter of using a tubing coupler to join the two tubes that go into the switch...as long as they can can start the unit...the parking brake is easily defeated

 

[Chuggs]

Meritor WABCO Parking Brake Safety Block by chuggs

This is a Parking Brake Safety Block for Air Brake equipped motor homes. This is a modification of my prior design which uses a padlock. For those times you're just worried about pets...and not children. This may be a quick on/off model for easy use.It just snaps on after the brake is set to...

www.thingiverse.com

There's the clip-on version...

 

[Richpatty]

I sent Charlie’s pattern to my daughter who said her boyfriend will print it and bring it over when we see them this Saturday for my sons birthday. He says it was less than one dollar of 3D printing material.

@Neal- the one you purchased looks good, but could not find anyone who was currently selling it….or I missed it.

Thanks everyone.
Rich

 

[team bradfield]

My solution my be to high tech for some of you, simple chip clip works

I clip it on the AC vent when in travel mode, your welcome

 

[Richpatty]

My solution my be to high tech for some of you, simple chip clip works

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I clip it on the AC vent when in travel mode, your welcome

LOL. Yup. That looks like it would work too!