Log In | Register
Skip to main content
Topic: Combi-Cams (Read 314 times) previous topic - next topic
0 Members and 3 Guests are viewing this topic.
Combi-Cams
My original post on this somehow got combined with another one on entry locks so I'm posting this as a new post.

After seeing JohnF's photos, I replaced all my OEM compartment locks with Combi-Cams which allow you to have the locks in an unlocked or locked state. Here are a couple of photos. I wrote up a how-to but couldn't figure out how to put it in the media section so I'll attach it to this post.
jor

09 27' MB
10  Suby Forester
Re: Combi-Cams
Reply #1 –
Thanks for the photos and write up (FYI, your date says 2002)

Decided not to go with plastic covers for the locks, because it made opening harder?

Couldn’t reuse the Lazy Daze finger pulls?
Dave

2017 TK
Re: Combi-Cams
Reply #2 –
Quote
Decided not to go with plastic covers for the locks?

Yea. They partially cover the base of the knob and it wasn't comfortable for me. I have a set so I can always change my mind. Thanks for the date tip. Good eye!
jor
09 27' MB
10  Suby Forester
Re: Combi-Cams
Reply #3 –
Changed my mind on the covers after it snowed here last night!  Better safe... :D
jor
09 27' MB
10  Suby Forester
Re: Combi-Cams
Reply #4 –
Do what you can to keep the water out, and be prepared to do some maintenance to keep the locks spinning freely. 

I've owned my rig for 12 years now and twice I've had a lock stick on me so that I couldn't open it with the key.  Both times I was able to access the inside of the door from the coach, but that isn't possible with all compartments. 

Now I make a point to maintain the locks every couple of years to keep things moving smoothly.  I use boeshield t-9, and it seems to work for me.

Exposed combi locks seem like trouble waiting to happen unless you maintain them well.

Rich

2003 MB
Re: Combi-Cams
Reply #5 –
Quote
Exposed combi locks seem like trouble waiting to happen unless you maintain them well.

I saw the light, Rich. See my last post.
jor
09 27' MB
10  Suby Forester
 
Re: Combi-Cams
Reply #6 –
Keyless at last!

Installed a couple of thumb locks. That's that. No more key!
jor

09 27' MB
10  Suby Forester
Re: Combi-Cams
Reply #8 –
Quote
Which thumb locks?

1 3/8"
5/8"

The only issue is that the 5/8" did not come with a 3/4" cam which is what is needed for the little water fill door. I had to enlarge the square hole in one that came with the Combi-Cams I used on the other compartments.
jor

09 27' MB
10  Suby Forester