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door locks? who used what?

Postby fishfreek » Wed Feb 20, 2013 5:20 am

I am the stage of my build where I am hanging my door. I am looking for lock /handle suggestions. I have 3/4" thick walls on my camper and don't find much made to fit this size except screen and storm door hardware.


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Re: door locks? who used what?

Postby wyldesyde007 » Wed Feb 20, 2013 7:10 am

http://www.worktruck-outfitters.com/hardware-work-trucks-door-handles-door-locks-c-21_148.html

I have used paddle handles in 3/4" material although you may find that you have to put a backer plate behind the latch though because the mortise for the lock will usually cut almost all the way through your 3/4" material.
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Re: door locks? who used what?

Postby pohukai » Wed Feb 20, 2013 9:42 am

I used regular door handles from Home Depot (I think $8.00 each)
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Re: door locks? who used what?

Postby NathanL » Wed Feb 20, 2013 10:05 am

RV trailer lock. I believe they adjust down to 3/4" up to 1-1/4" but you'll have to check. If they don't you can always add a spacer on the inside just larger than the lock.

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Re: door locks? who used what?

Postby bobhenry » Wed Feb 20, 2013 10:40 am

You have to look thru to see the national hardware slide lock on the far door.

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These are great for simple surface mounting and they have a turn knob to assure the slide is not slipped open by accident if you choose to engage it.
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Re: door locks? who used what?

Postby S. Heisley » Wed Feb 20, 2013 6:42 pm

I used a security screen door latch and dead bolt set, coupled with a mending plate for the dead bolt to latch onto.

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Re: door locks? who used what?

Postby suckerpunched » Wed Feb 20, 2013 8:07 pm

Mine are lockable from the outside....inside I use simple hook and loop screen door kinda things...and a 357 magnum....for bears and stuff.
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Re: door locks? who used what?

Postby KCStudly » Wed Feb 20, 2013 9:41 pm

suckerpunched wrote:and a 357 magnum....for bears and stuff


+1 on the .357 mag. :thumbsup:
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Re: door locks? who used what?

Postby grant whipp » Wed Feb 20, 2013 9:43 pm

Depends on how fancy/elaborate or how basic/KISS you want to make it. For traditionality and reliable simplicity with both outside and inside security, it's hard to beat the simple outside locking L-Handle with lockable inside door latch: http://www.lilbear.teardrops.net/parts2 ... oorhandles

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