Keyless door lock

[SDM]

Has anyone installed a keyless door lock on their fifthwheel. Any pros on cons? What brands are you using.

[ReneeG]

Thanks for the info Lantley.

[Walaby]

RVLock here too

Overall very happy. One thing I've noticed is, if you put the 4 digit code in too quickly and hit the lock (or unlock), it doesn't take. So, the audible indication is a great feature to make sure it locked.

Mike

[Lantley]

ReneeG wrote:

Lantley wrote:
I have "RVlock" brand it has work pretty well and overall I am satisfied with the unit.
I have had it about 4 years.
My complaint is overall it may not be robust enough. It is not able to handle normal use.
I camp a few times a month. From March thru November. I do not full time. I do not consider my use excessive.
I have had to replace my key pad and the main circuit board. The parts are available and replacing them was not too difficult or expensive.
Customer service to diagnose and ship me the parts was good as well.
Nevertheless I'm not sure these basic components should have failed.
I am a DIY guy. I'm not sure the average guy would want to disassemble the unit and replace internal parts.

I would agree that those components shouldn't have failed considering that the original keyless entry pad we had on the unit we purchased in 2010 just failed this year, eight years later. For the $250 plus RVLock to fail within 4 years is not good. We shall see if improvements have been made. Good to hear that support is good.

I thought the components failed prematurely as well. However It is the customer service and availability of parts that kept me a happy customer.
One thing I learned is to make your 4 digit code a number that does not require you to hit the keypad digit twice. In other words use a sequence where you push the keypad digits only once. Pushing the keypad digit twice wore out that potion of the keypad.

[ReneeG]

Lantley wrote:
I have "RVlock" brand it has work pretty well and overall I am satisfied with the unit.
I have had it about 4 years.
My complaint is overall it may not be robust enough. It is not able to handle normal use.
I camp a few times a month. From March thru November. I do not full time. I do not consider my use excessive.
I have had to replace my key pad and the main circuit board. The parts are available and replacing them was not too difficult or expensive.
Customer service to diagnose and ship me the parts was good as well.
Nevertheless I'm not sure these basic components should have failed.
I am a DIY guy. I'm not sure the average guy would want to disassemble the unit and replace internal parts.

I would agree that those components shouldn't have failed considering that the original keyless entry pad we had on the unit we purchased in 2010 just failed this year, eight years later. For the $250 plus RVLock to fail within 4 years is not good. We shall see if improvements have been made. Good to hear that support is good.

[ReneeG]

It took me awhile to get used to the loud tone, but when a distance away as in walking away with the dogs, and we can't remember if we locked it, it's nice to have the loud tone.

[RollandB]

I also installed a RV Lock unit and quite happy with it. Even with the remote and keypad, I still have the old school key on the key ring.

Once thing we didn’t like was the loud sound when camped so followed Ray of Love your RV by placing duct tape over the speaker. It’s much quieter and acceptable.

[Me_Again]

RVLock now has an option for single button locking. We like ours. We have had it for over 2 years. Replacement button membrane's are not very expensive. DW was pushing button's with finger nail!!!! They gave storage door locks also. On most
RV brand forums they offer discounts a couple times a year.

Chris

[Lantley]

I have "RVlock" brand it has work pretty well and overall I am satisfied with the unit.
I have had it about 4 years.
My complaint is overall it may not be robust enough. It is not able to handle normal use.
I camp a few times a month. From March thru November. I do not full time. I do not consider my use excessive.
I have had to replace my key pad and the main circuit board. The parts are available and replacing them was not too difficult or expensive.
Customer service to diagnose and ship me the parts was good as well.
Nevertheless I'm not sure these basic components should have failed.
I am a DIY guy. I'm not sure the average guy would want to disassemble the unit and replace internal parts.

[ReneeG]

SDM wrote:
1 question, when you lock the door do you have to use the code or just use the lock button?

You can do one of two things - either 1) enter the code and hit the lock icon, or 2) use the key fob and just hit the lock icon (or unlock icon in either case). This is with the RVLock.

[Campinghoss]

SDM wrote:
1 question, when you lock the door do you have to use the code or just use the lock button?

You enter the code and hit the lock icon. Ours came with one and it is really nice. Of course it still has the key option on it but we have yet to use it.

[SDM]

1 question, when you lock the door do you have to use the code or just use the lock button?

[ReneeG]

DH installed the RVLock keyless after the factory installed one failed. We love it! It's much easier to use than the original and per DH was easy to install. It comes with a key fob so you can remote lock or unlock it. It does come with a key too for backup use.

As noted above, fitting loose, ours does not. It's firm.

[Arcamper]

Paul D. wrote:
We have the RV Lock Brand. Absolutely love it!!!!

Pros: easy to install
very convenient, no more keys
key fob works from a distance
tone alert for lock / unlock
back lit at night after touching buttons
Cons: sometimes hangs up in below freezing weather (low bat and stick lube)
fits a little loose, could solve with shim washers but not that bad.

The batteries last us about a year , we camp 3-4 days / week from april to oct.
One of the best accessory purchases I made for the rv. We moved it from our tow behind to the 5er and just swapped out door latches. Check directly at the company web site as they have periodic sales and usually throw in 2 key fobs. www.rvlock.com

This is spot on and has been our experience also. Two thumbs up!

[Randu]

Keyless touch pad or key use came on my Jayco. Its worked great for over a year on original batteries. Bauer is the brand and you set your own 4 digit code. Randu