What are these keys for?

[John and Jodi]

These three keys were on our camper key ring.

• #1 is used for locking/unlocking the external compartments (basement and batteries).
• #2 and #3 are mysteries to us.

We'd appreciate any help. 

[hgreen]

#2 is a cotter pin which Oliver gives to you as a spare. I want to say it is for something to do with the hitch setup but not sure.  I would assume #3 is the door key. 

[Hokieman]

1 minute ago, hgreen said:

#2 is a cotter pin which Oliver gives to you as a spare. I want to say it is for something to do with the hitch setup

Correct, #2 secures the latch on the Bulldog hitch to keep it from unwanted opening.   I keep it as a spare, I use a small hitch pin which is easier to use and more secure.   Key #3 looks like it might be a door key.  Do you have the electronic lock?  That key might be the one to open it if batteries go dead.   Just a guess, I don’t have the electronic lock on the door.  

[John and Jodi]

We have the electric lock door which has a remote and key identified by the brand, RVLock, so I don't think it's the door key, but, I admit, I didn't try it.

Our Bulldog hitch has a hitch pin to keep it's lever secure. However, the pin we use to secure the Anderson weight distribution hitch uses a cotter pin for security....Hmmm, that could be it for #2.

[ScubaRx]

I believe the #3 key is to the lock on the super secret hidey hole. You will be told its location after six months of ownership. 😂🤣😂🤣

[AlbertNTerri]

#1 is to lock the outside basement door and the outside battery door

[John and Jodi]

Well we qualify, so fess up!

[ScubaRx]

Just now, John and Jodi said:

Well we qualify, so fess up!

We are camped tonight not far down the road from you guys. I needed the oil changed in the truck so we stopped in Kerrville. 

[Mike and Carol]

8 hours ago, ScubaRx said:

We are camped tonight not far down the road from you guys. I needed the oil changed in the truck so we stopped in Kerrville. 

Kerrville is a nice spot to camp.  Downtown is nice and there is a big park down by the river.  Some great restaurants too.  We’re headed up to Austin today (Lake Georgetown COE) and will be back next week.

[SNY SD UP]

#3

do you have a locking pin for your bulldog hitch ?

the code on this key is CP-7001A

here is a link for the picture below  

https://www.shopinlock.com.tw/products.php?func=p_detail&p_id=20&pc_parent=7

 

• Trailer locks (Hitch Locks)

Edited February 17, 2023 by SNY SD UP

[Steve Morris]

As an aside, while the cotter pin or locking pin are fine for travelling, don't rely on that locking pin for security. Simply cutting the thin-gauge wire clip will allow the hitch to be opened. Per several posts on this forum, I've purchased "The Collar" hitch for the Bulldog coupling on our in-process Oliver.

 

[Ollie-Haus]

X2 on the Collar Lock. 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HL2NM0K/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_5?smid=A2IFCPNR1UXA7P&psc=1

[topgun2]

6 minutes ago, Steve Morris said:

while the cotter pin or locking pin are fine for travelling, don't rely on that locking pin for security

Absolutely right.

Even for those times - while on the road - I "lock" the bulldog with something like THIS.  

Steve Morris is correct that these are fairly easy to defeat as is simply using wire/bolt cutters to cut that fairly thin "wire" that holds/operates the sliding collar, but, it does keep the "casual" kid from opening your bulldog while at a rest stop or having lunch in a place.

Bill

[John and Jodi]

8 hours ago, SNY SD UP said:

do you have a locking pin for your bulldog hitch ?

No, but I recognize the locking pin as the mechanism we use to secure our propane tanks. Didn't even look in there. Mysteries solved and got a few good tips on securing the Bulldog hitch. Thank you community!

One other takeaway is that I can put the cotter pin in with my other spare parts (fuses, etc). It doesn't need to be on the keyring.

[topgun2]

1 hour ago, John and Jodi said:

It doesn't need to be on the keyring.

Yep - that will poke a hole in your pocket in no time.😵

[Patriot]

1 hour ago, topgun2 said:

Yep - that will poke a hole in your pocket in no time.😵

Shall we ask how you know? 😄

[MobileJoy]

22 hours ago, SNY SD UP said:

#3

do you have a locking pin for your bulldog hitch ?

the code on this key is CP-7001A

here is a link for the picture below  

https://www.shopinlock.com.tw/products.php?func=p_detail&p_id=20&pc_parent=7

 

• Trailer locks (Hitch Locks)

If the trailer has a propane tank lock (it locks the big wing nut that secures the tanks) it looks similar to this lock.