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04-05-2018, 05:36 PM
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#21
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Westchester, NY
Posts: 48
Chassis: Chevy Express 3500
Rated Cap: 27
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Did you disassemble the original door latch arm mechanism on the inside? That was my hope with installing this lock, but I just discovered that the door has too much movement without the original latch.
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04-05-2018, 05:50 PM
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#22
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Colorado
Posts: 400
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tootalltechie
That type of lock is easily broken with a pipe.
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Link ?
I am having trouble finding it.
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04-05-2018, 05:52 PM
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#23
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 261
Year: 2003
Coachwork: Thomas EF
Engine: Cat 3126
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Locks only keep honest people honest. These buses have 10+ windows on the sides and two giant ones in the front. A bank vault door isn't going to keep people from getting in.
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04-05-2018, 07:03 PM
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#24
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Billings, MT
Posts: 1,269
Year: 2003
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: HDX
Engine: Cat C7
Rated Cap: 84 passenger
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Which is why I leave Brunhilde unlocked. Plus, they have to get by my landlord's house.
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04-22-2018, 03:39 PM
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#25
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New Member
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 7
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Quote:
Originally Posted by newinsl
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Your install is very nice! Was looking for something like this but only found much more expensive solutions, this is quite affordable!
Just ordered the lock
Thanks!
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05-09-2018, 03:46 PM
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#26
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Barrie ON
Posts: 440
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International
Engine: T444E
Rated Cap: 72
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sasquatters
Locks only keep honest people honest. These buses have 10+ windows on the sides and two giant ones in the front. A bank vault door isn't going to keep people from getting in.
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True, But if you don't roll out the carpet for them they will likely move on....
And not to be overly cliché but I lock the door when I we go to bed for other peoples protection.....
Yukon
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05-09-2018, 06:51 PM
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#27
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Southern Maryland
Posts: 505
Year: 1986
Coachwork: Gillig
Chassis: Phantom
Engine: CAT 3208
Rated Cap: 87, says Gillig...
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Mine's not done yet, but I will be using a conventional house deadbolt and door latch.
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05-11-2018, 11:55 PM
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#28
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Huntington Beach CA.
Posts: 939
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: T/C 2000 28 foot Handy Bus
Engine: Cummins 5.9 Mechanical
Rated Cap: 2
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sasquatters
Locks only keep honest people honest. These buses have 10+ windows on the sides and two giant ones in the front. A bank vault door isn't going to keep people from getting in.
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Thats an old cliche. Have you ever removed a windshield? it is one tough mofo. As for beating in a window that is 6 feet off the ground ?
Not likely The thing that slows down todays low rent with a pair of harbor freight bolt cuttres or a 4 foot piece of pipe or even an angle grinderdefended against with a a small investment of time and money .For example your rear door is openable in a heartbeat with nothing more than a pocket knife.
Try it, put pressure on the door and use a sharp pointed knife to to push the bolt back.
Or, since there is such a generous gap around your unprotected bolt, an 18 inch prybar would pop that door faster than you could open it with the key.
Rivet a spacer in the door jamb so a pry bar will not fit and rivet a plate over the bolt and voila, the thief moves on.
Great instructional video on the installation though.
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05-12-2018, 12:45 AM
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#29
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 10,482
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
Rated Cap: 77
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rivetboy
Thats an old cliche. Have you ever removed a windshield? it is one tough mofo. As for beating in a window that is 6 feet off the ground ?
Not likely The thing that slows down todays low rent with a pair of harbor freight bolt cuttres or a 4 foot piece of pipe or even an angle grinderdefended against with a a small investment of time and money .For example your rear door is openable in a heartbeat with nothing more than a pocket knife.
Try it, put pressure on the door and use a sharp pointed knife to to push the bolt back.
Or, since there is such a generous gap around your unprotected bolt, an 18 inch prybar would pop that door faster than you could open it with the key.
Rivet a spacer in the door jamb so a pry bar will not fit and rivet a plate over the bolt and voila, the thief moves on.
Great instructional video on the installation though.
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All the rear windows that are rubber gasket mounted can be breached in seconds, quietly.
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10-25-2018, 04:35 PM
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#30
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Almost There
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Decatur, Illinois
Posts: 69
Year: 1992
Rated Cap: 35 kids
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I am installing a surface mount deadbolt with a combination mechanical lock. It is made by Lockey and cost $93-$134 . Get the extension kit that will extend the lock up to 5" for around $17. the surface mount lock does away with the need for a wood panel addition to let a regular deadbolt work. I'll post a video when I get it done...
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10-25-2018, 04:41 PM
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#31
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Almost There
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Decatur, Illinois
Posts: 69
Year: 1992
Rated Cap: 35 kids
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I have a folding door that folds inward. I drilled a 1/4" hole near the front left corner of the bottom step and when the door is closed from the outside, insert a 4" slide padlock thru the hole and around the metal slide guide located in the same area as the hole you drilled.. this prevents the slide from opening the door. it also saves extensive work installing latches or cylinder locks , on this type of door anyway....
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10-25-2018, 05:01 PM
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#32
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Posts: 251
Year: 2007
Coachwork: ICCORP
Chassis: CE300
Engine: DT466
Rated Cap: 16
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I used these locks - a single cylinder jimmy-proof lock. Turned out nice I think.
Granted it's not on the bi-fold door, but I think it would fit and work well there as well.
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10-25-2018, 05:34 PM
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#33
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Skoolie
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Monrovia California
Posts: 151
Year: 1984
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Engine: 3208 turbo Cat
Rated Cap: 78
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Quote:
Originally Posted by scoolbus1
I have a folding door that folds inward. I drilled a 1/4" hole near the front left corner of the bottom step and when the door is closed from the outside, insert a 4" slide padlock thru the hole and around the metal slide guide located in the same area as the hole you drilled.. this prevents the slide from opening the door. it also saves extensive work installing latches or cylinder locks , on this type of door anyway....
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Scoolbus, like this?
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10-31-2018, 10:05 AM
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#34
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Southern Maryland
Posts: 505
Year: 1986
Coachwork: Gillig
Chassis: Phantom
Engine: CAT 3208
Rated Cap: 87, says Gillig...
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I recently installed the door locks; more details here
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02-13-2019, 10:53 AM
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#35
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New Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 2
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Simple temporary lock
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02-13-2019, 11:00 AM
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#36
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New Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 2
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school bus door
Here is a video of my lock idea.
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08-13-2019, 11:57 AM
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#37
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 3
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Deleted and reposted with solution referenced
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08-13-2019, 12:01 PM
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#38
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 3
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Quote:
Originally Posted by newinsl
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Marvelous solution. I believe this will work for mine as well. Thank you ☺
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08-13-2019, 01:46 PM
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#39
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 375
Year: 2003
Chassis: Chevy cut-away 6-window shortie
Engine: 6.0L Gasser
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Has anyone found one of these jimmy-proof deadbolt kits where you can get more than one with a common key? I'm OK with a couple extra keys if I have to, but would like to have a common key for multiple deadbolts if possible.
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