Moderator+ ScubaRx Posted July 26, 2023 Moderator+ Share Posted July 26, 2023 On 7/9/2023 at 1:25 AM, ScubaRx said: I placed a request with Southco for a price quote for twenty of the M1-20-91-78 locks. We'll see what they say. I got a return call from Southco. I was told what everybody has already said. All the keys are the same, they are just overmolded to make them look more like a real key and that these latches are designed for marine applications. I'm not quite sure how that last part makes any difference unless the company thinks that normally a boat would be away from land and therefore less likely to be burgled. 3 Steve, Tali and our dog Rocky plus our beloved Storm, Lucy, Maggie and Reacher (all waiting at the Rainbow Bridge) 2008 Legacy Elite I - Outlaw Oliver, Hull #026 | 2014 Legacy Elite II - Outlaw Oliver, Hull #050 | 2022 Silverado High Country 3500HD SRW Diesel 4x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Half Fast Hugo Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 I placed an order for two Southco locking compression latches, 7L279, from Great Lakes Skipper. They're on sale for about $13 cheaper than buying them on Amazon which are also supplied by Great Lakes Skipper. It measures out to be the same as on my 2021 LE2 but the key looks to be a little more substantial. Still not going to keep a serious thief out but I do like the key much better than the original stamped ones. We'll see... 4 2021 LE II - Hull 922 - "Ollie Be Back" 2013 Silverado 2500HD Duramax Hugo & Penny Bob & Cash (the pups) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Mike and Carol Posted July 26, 2023 Moderators Share Posted July 26, 2023 There was a discussion here 3 or 4 years ago about using a padlock on the battery tray to prevent someone who crow-barred the door open from sliding the tray out, making it that much more difficult to remove the batteries. Drill through the frame and tray and secure with a good padlock. It’s been on my list to do…. Mike 7 Texas Hill Country | 2016 Elite II #135 | 2020 Ram 2500 6.7L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich.dev Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Half Fast Hugo said: I placed an order for two Southco locking compression latches, 7L279, from Great Lakes Skipper. They're on sale for about $13 cheaper than buying them on Amazon which are also supplied by Great Lakes Skipper. It measures out to be the same as on my 2021 LE2 but the key looks to be a little more substantial. Still not going to keep a serious thief out but I do like the key much better than the original stamped ones. We'll see... Nice, send some pics when you have them installed. 2 2023 Elite II, Hull# 1386, Lithium Platinum Package (640AH, 400W Solar, 3000W Xantrex Inverter) Truma water heater & AC TV: 2024 Silverado 2500HD 6.6L 10-Speed Allison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Half Fast Hugo Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 Here's some pics of the installed locks. They're pretty close to identical and require no modifications whatsoever on my 2021 LE2. I had to get some 1" stainless 8-32 screws and locking nuts but that's about it. I like the keys as they feel much better than the old stamped ones. The locking mechanism on the inside is a little different engineering wise but, no lock will keep out a determined thief anyhow. We'll see how they hold up over time but they look just fine. 7 2021 LE II - Hull 922 - "Ollie Be Back" 2013 Silverado 2500HD Duramax Hugo & Penny Bob & Cash (the pups) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillGame Posted August 2, 2023 Author Share Posted August 2, 2023 They look good. I like that the key is more solid looking. 1 Jeff Simone and Katie Thibodeau 2021 Oliver Elite II Hull # 802 Tow Vehicle; 2018 Silverado 2500HD LTZ Crew Cab 6.0 Liter Vortec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Half Fast Hugo Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 1 hour ago, StillGame said: They look good. I like that the key is more solid looking. The key is definitely much better than the stamped one. I was always afraid of bending the stamped key or breaking it off. Not so with these. I'll keep them on there and see how it goes. The biggest advantage is a larger more solid key. As mentioned though, nothing to keep someone from prying the door open and tearing up the fiberglass but, it least it keeps out the opportunist thieves. 1 2021 LE II - Hull 922 - "Ollie Be Back" 2013 Silverado 2500HD Duramax Hugo & Penny Bob & Cash (the pups) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillGame Posted August 12, 2023 Author Share Posted August 12, 2023 I also ordered the Southco locking compression latches, 7L279, from Great Lakes Skipper. Just installed them with no issues. Just had to get new screws etc., as all you get is the locks and keys when you order. Sale price is still on. I'd say the big advantage is the key. No longer afraid that I might snap it off in the lock. 4 Jeff Simone and Katie Thibodeau 2021 Oliver Elite II Hull # 802 Tow Vehicle; 2018 Silverado 2500HD LTZ Crew Cab 6.0 Liter Vortec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Morris Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 On 8/12/2023 at 11:55 AM, StillGame said: I also ordered the Southco locking compression latches, 7L279, from Great Lakes Skipper Currently zero in stock, so I couldn't add them to the shopping cart. 1 ----- Steve - Northern Ohio, USA Wandering around on occasion, always lost. 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser - 2023 Oliver Elite II Twin Hull #1360 “Curiosity” Facebook - Instagram Camped in Curiosity = Green —— Visited with Curiosity = Gray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich.dev Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 3 hours ago, Steve Morris said: Currently zero in stock, so I couldn't add them to the shopping cart. Yup same here!😞 2023 Elite II, Hull# 1386, Lithium Platinum Package (640AH, 400W Solar, 3000W Xantrex Inverter) Truma water heater & AC TV: 2024 Silverado 2500HD 6.6L 10-Speed Allison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators mossemi Posted September 28, 2023 Moderators Share Posted September 28, 2023 I just viewed this YouTube video by 'The Fit RV'. It has a new lock that might satisfy some of the security concerns mentioned in the post. https://youtu.be/SVlGeO6RoKM?si=Gb0OrYhrs2SGJEbx Mossey 3 Mike and Krunch Lutz, FL 2017 LEII #193 “the dog house” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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