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Old 12-21-2010, 10:34 AM   #1
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Re: this is how I lock my door on the bus

Ours used a padlock on the outside of the door. I need to lock from the inside as well. Although I have yet to lock the door on the RV while in a campground since the dog died. I ALWAYS lock the door when pavement parking.

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Old 12-24-2010, 05:52 AM   #2
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Re: this is how I lock my door on the bus

I like your idea. I was in the process of trying something different on mine, but I like yours better, simple and snug. Thanks
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Old 12-24-2010, 10:09 AM   #3
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Re: this is how I lock my door on the bus

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in a bus from the inside you can all ways wedge something between the step and the middle of the door (center hinge) it wont open
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Only works if you have an operational center hinge... we no longer do!
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Old 12-24-2010, 09:48 PM   #4
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Re: this is how I lock my door on the bus

And won't work at all on some buses...both doors on my B700 opened outward.
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Old 12-25-2010, 01:10 AM   #5
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Re: this is how I lock my door on the bus

I drilled a hole through the handle and latch, and put a small bolt with a wing nut (not visible underneath the latch in this view) on it for an inside front door lock:

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Old 12-26-2010, 02:20 PM   #6
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Yes, but a BROKEN lock gives you something to show to the insurance adjuster, while no sign of forced entry makes him think you're a crook pulling a scam.
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