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12-26-2022, 06:51 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2022
Location: Chilliwack, British Columbia
Trailer: 2022 Escape 19
Posts: 1
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New blood
We took possession of our new Escape 19ft last month and although we haven't had many trips due to the weather we've been very happy. We had a small issue with the sail switch but the folks at Escape took it and corrected the issue and we were super happy with the service. I noticed that some of the locks (hatch and door) are a bit sticky and hard to use with the key , does anyone else notice this ?
Towing vehicle is a Toyota 4 Runner V6.
Cheers,
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12-26-2022, 10:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: San Jose, California
Trailer: 2022 5.0 TA
Posts: 676
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Hi, we picked up our escape in April, so we’ve done some miles. We had a sail switch problem too, and also notice the key is hard to get into some of the latches. The one it’s hardest to get into is the one I use the most, of course.
Some people have switched out the latches for something better, maybe one of them will chime in.
Welcome to the forum. I was in Chiliwack in April. Nice area.
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12-26-2022, 11:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Lanesboro, MN, between Whalan and Fountain, Minnesota
Trailer: 2016 Bigfoot 25RQ - (2018 Escape 5.0 sold)
Posts: 2,174
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Quote:
Originally Posted by splitting_lanes
Hi, we picked up our escape in April, so we’ve done some miles. We had a sail switch problem too, and also notice the key is hard to get into some of the latches. The one it’s hardest to get into is the one I use the most, of course.
Some people have switched out the latches for something better, maybe one of them will chime in.
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For years we've been disappointed with the locks on our previous RV's. In May 2019, we installed tubular cam locks and have been very happy.
Enjoy,
Perry
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12-27-2022, 06:35 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Overbrook, Kansas
Trailer: 2021 E19 (Padawan)
Posts: 1,965
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I replaced my hatch lock with keyed alike locks for the hatch, the extra hatch I installed, and two padlocks for front box from Pacific (PAC) lock.
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1998 C 2500 (Cruncher) and 2021 Ranger (Yoda)
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12-27-2022, 06:47 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Trailer: "Side Effect" 2022 21C
Posts: 1,371
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brroberts
I replaced my hatch lock with keyed alike locks for the hatch, the extra hatch I installed, and two padlocks for front box from Pacific (PAC) lock.
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I've looked at these locks and am considering them, not only for the hatch doors but also for the front box, hitch and receiver because you can have them all keyed alike.
This would bring me to three keys total. One for the truck, one for the door and one for all the rest.
What size did you get for the front box?
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12-27-2022, 06:52 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Overbrook, Kansas
Trailer: 2021 E19 (Padawan)
Posts: 1,965
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Front box hasps are small. I’m not at the trailer, but something like 3/16”. Yep all of that stuff can be keyed alike.
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1998 C 2500 (Cruncher) and 2021 Ranger (Yoda)
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12-27-2022, 07:02 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Trailer: "Side Effect" 2022 21C
Posts: 1,371
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brroberts
Front box hasps are small. I’m not at the trailer, but something like 3/16”. Yep all of that stuff can be keyed alike.
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Thanks!
That's what I was thinking.
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12-27-2022, 08:44 AM
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#8
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: San Jose, California
Trailer: 2022 5.0 TA
Posts: 676
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Perry Butler
For years we've been disappointed with the locks on our previous RV's. In May 2019, we installed tubular cam locks and have been very happy.
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Hi Perry, which size locks did you use for your 5.0?
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12-27-2022, 09:24 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Overbrook, Kansas
Trailer: 2021 E19 (Padawan)
Posts: 1,965
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As far as the hard sticking locks and latches there are several lock lube options. A few off the top of my head are graphite, dry lube spray, or TriFlow. There are lots of lubes like that. It will be periodic maintenance. After some use the latches will get smoother, but never silky smooth.
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1998 C 2500 (Cruncher) and 2021 Ranger (Yoda)
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12-27-2022, 01:47 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Mid Left Coast, California
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21
Posts: 5,152
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i graphited my locks when I got the trailer 5 or 6 years ago, haven't had to do it again, locks work fine. I used the little blue squeeze bottle of 'Lock-Ease', this, available in any hardware store.
https://www.amazon.com/American-Grea.../dp/B000GKW2NM
I hold a paper towel right under the lock, squirt a bit in, insert key a bunch of times, wipe off outside of lock and key, and good to go.
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12-27-2022, 03:32 PM
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#11
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2021
Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
Trailer: 2022 Escape 17A, 2021 F-150 3.5L Ecoboost
Posts: 257
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Quote:
Originally Posted by splitting_lanes
Hi Perry, which size locks did you use for your 5.0?
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I used the 7/8 size tube lock for my 2022 E17 exterior storage doors although I got a different brand than Perry did. The last image in the Amazon link Perry provided shows a schematic. The locks are easy to remove and reinstall so removing one might be your best bet if your unsure. My hatch doors are made by Lippert. Hope that helps.
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12-27-2022, 03:40 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Mid Left Coast, California
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21
Posts: 5,152
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those hatch doors on nearly every RV ever made ALL use the exact same CH751 key, so its got nearly no security value whatsoever. its also the sort of wafer lock that can be opened with a jiggler in seconds even without the CH751 key.
I keep meaning to replace mine with a simple latch, as its annoying to have to find that key (its in the top drawer and/or my truck armrest storage) each time I need to get in there.
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12-28-2022, 12:24 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Maplewood, Minnesota
Trailer: 2021 Escape 21NE
Posts: 239
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WillyB
I've looked at these locks and am considering them, not only for the hatch doors but also for the front box, hitch and receiver because you can have them all keyed alike.
This would bring me to three keys total. One for the truck, one for the door and one for all the rest.
What size did you get for the front box?
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Willy, the Paclock RV cam locks are a bit larger in diameter than the factory-installed locks. It takes a bit of time to enlarge the holes on the hatch doors. The hatch material is quite soft. I used a step drill bit. It worked well.
https://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...5983_200625983
The lock itself comes with a number of different cam variations. I had to bend the cam that fit best to get it to contact the inner part of the hatch frame snugly. The locks all have covers that keep moisture out. We use them on the trailer and around our house. No problems opening them in cold temps, etcetera. Nice to have only one key for all.
https://www.paclock.com/products/ucs_1150srv/
When towing, we use a locking hitch pin
https://www.paclock.com/products/ucs_80a_250/
and a coupler lock
https://www.paclock.com/products/ucs_79a/
Cheers,
Darrell
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12-28-2022, 05:13 AM
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#14
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Lanesboro, MN, between Whalan and Fountain, Minnesota
Trailer: 2016 Bigfoot 25RQ - (2018 Escape 5.0 sold)
Posts: 2,174
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Quote:
Originally Posted by splitting_lanes
Hi Perry, which size locks did you use for your 5.0?
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According to my Amazon history, I ordered 7/8" cam locks.
Enjoy,
Perry
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12-28-2022, 07:40 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Overbrook, Kansas
Trailer: 2021 E19 (Padawan)
Posts: 1,965
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I did have to slightly enlarge the holes and went slow with a step bit also. I did not have to bend the cams, but did have to adjust them from the way they came.
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Randy & Barb
1998 C 2500 (Cruncher) and 2021 Ranger (Yoda)
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12-28-2022, 08:49 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: San Jose, California
Trailer: 2022 5.0 TA
Posts: 676
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SRS
I used the 7/8 size tube lock for my 2022 E17 exterior storage doors although I got a different brand than Perry did. The last image in the Amazon link Perry provided shows a schematic. The locks are easy to remove and reinstall so removing one might be your best bet if your unsure. My hatch doors are made by Lippert. Hope that helps.
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Thanks for your reply.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Perry Butler
According to my Amazon history, I ordered 7/8" cam locks.
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Thanks Perry.
I’ll bookmark this thread for reference when I get to the locks.
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