Secure Door Lock

[rockandroll]

Gents,

I'm looking for a way to secure the camper door while we are not near the camper. The camper does not have a deadbolt and the existing lock is not effective. I have about a 4" gap as a result of the door and door frame trim which rules out a few options.

I'm thinking of drilling two holes and mounting two eye-bolts and running a [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-527D-Covered-Padlock/dp/B0002YP5U4/ref=sr_1_5?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1292635242&sr=1-5"]long shackle paddock[/ame] through each.

Can you think of any concerns with this setup or any better ideas?

PS. there is an exit near the bed in which we can "escape" from should anybody attempt to lock us in. Also, I'm not looking at a maximum security prison door set up. If somebody really wants in this thing, they'll find a way. Just trying to keep the honest people of the world honest.

 

[pods8]

You said it doesn't have a dead bolt but is there any reason you couldn't install one? Are you able to open up the door panel at all?

 

[Hill Bill E.]

My old trck camper door would open up while driving sometimes:Wow1:

To combat that, and for security, I ran a piece of 2" wide, 1/8" thick, piece of flat steel across the door.

I used an eyebolt for the 'hinge' end (opened it up, drilled a hole in the flat steel, slid it onto the eyebolt, and closed and welded it.)

I cut a notch in the other end, and used a regular hasp end.

Then I just locked the lock to the hasp part, and let the bar hang down when using the camper.

Kept the camper secure when we weren't near it, out shopping, hiking, etc.

Basically the same idea you have, but the bar spans the entire width of the door.

It was my camper for when I worked on the road, so asthetics weren't a priority:snorkel:

 

[UHAULER]

You could put a couple of brackets on the camper just above the bed sides and lock a bar across the back or make a swing away tire carrier/ utility box/gas can holer that locks.

 

[njtaco]

Check out American Locks p/n A895. It is a sliding bolt that mounts externally and accepts a standard or heavy duty padlock. It can be padlocked OPEN so there is no concern about getting locked in.

Bottom product in the attached image...

 

[Overland Hadley]

Check out American Locks p/n A895. It is a sliding bolt that mounts externally and accepts a standard or heavy duty padlock. It can be padlocked OPEN so there is no concern about getting locked in.

That would be my choice. I think locking it open would be a good thing to have.

While you do have a second escape route, should somebody lock you inside the camper, it is not the time I would want to be sliding out some escape window.
(I would want to be at the back door with the "persuader.")

 

[andreagold]

I would prefer installing a smart lock, if there is a possibility for that, so that I get a notification on my smartphone whenever someone tries to break in