Replacement keys

Norman Waddington

Norman Waddington

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I'm sure lots of people have managed like me to misplace their motorhome keys.
My mh is locked on my drive, so keys must be at home, but after 3 days searching they have not turned up.
As far as the ignition keys are concerned I have a duplicate master key, but here is the real problem...... attached to my lost ignition key are the keys to the toilet cassette locker and the key to the water filler cap.
my question is how do I solve the problem?
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Stop looking for them and they'll mysteriously appear in the place that you searched most. :)
Unless they're locked in the moho? Have you searched the ground around it?

If no spares for the water and cassette locker, once found have copies made. I have two complete sets of keys, including security devices, bike locks, etc. (and always kept in the same place when not in use).
 
Thanks TJBi for confirming my search pattern, I too keep the keys in the same place when at home and when in the mh and this is the first time in 15 years I've lost them. The mh was locked so they could not be in there, though I have looked using the duplicate key to gain access.

Assuming they do not appear any ideas where I might go for replacement keys :)
 
Depending on the vehicle age (and therefore technology), the base vehicle manufacturer and specialist keycutting retailers are the obvious options. More difficult if there are no spares (and references are not known) for the other keys. If still the originals, the vehicle converter might be able to assist. Otherwise, it may come down to getting a locksmith to open/remove the locks and either make keys or replace with new locks.

In the meantime, do you have any non-key-related security (or using keys of which a copy has not been lost), just in case?
 
My duplicate base vehicle key operates the alarm system and security so no problem there, but as keys for locker and water tank are lost I think you're right a locksmith seems to be the obvious route.
But could I drill the locks out and buy a new tank lock and a replacement locker lock.
 
Norman Waddington said:
My duplicate base vehicle key operates the alarm system and security so no problem there, but as keys for locker and water tank are lost I think you're right a locksmith seems to be the obvious route.
But could I drill the locks out and buy a new tank lock and a replacement locker lock.
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I was thinking more along the lines of the original set potentially being in the hands of someone else, who therefore has control of ignition, alarm, etc. It is under these circumstances that some other security system, not linked to anything on the keyring, can be useful. For example, an aftermarket immobiliser operated by a smartphone app. Doesn't prevent access, but can make vehicle theft more difficult.
 
You can get a special key to remove the barrels from the locks, just need to find which manufacturer they are. You can get them on eBay/Amazon so low cost. You can also get replacement barrels (with keys) if you need them
 
nabsim said:
You can get a special key to remove the barrels from the locks, just need to find which manufacturer they are. You can get them on eBay/Amazon so low cost. You can also get replacement barrels (with keys) if you need them
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The barrels have to be unlocked 1st, then the special key can be used.
I've changed all mine and they look to be the same type as pictured.
 
TJBi said:
I was thinking more along the lines of the original set potentially being in the hands of someone else, who therefore has control of ignition, alarm, etc. It is under these circumstances that some other security system, not linked to anything on the keyring, can be useful. For example, an aftermarket immobiliser operated by a smartphone app. Doesn't prevent access, but can make vehicle theft more difficult.
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Get a full set of replacement keys and locks and then drill out the centres of old ones.
Keys/lock sets are not very expensive.
Edit - mine are made by Zadi you will see a small Z on the bit the key pushes past if yours are the same.
 
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Norman Waddington said:
Thanks for this valuable information. Clearly my barrels are locked. If they were unlocked, the desperation of my situation would not be so acute.
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I've heard of people using a long thin screwdriver to remove barrels once unlocked but I found it to be to much of a faff and just bought the barrel removal key. I guess if the removal key worked on a locked barrel then the criminal fringe would find it even easier to break into the mohos.
 
Zadi says zadi on barrel frontage.
I cant see from your photos unfortunately.
They look similar but yours maybe different to mine so you'll need to id the make to be sure.

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AlyJay said:
Edit - mine are made by Zadi you will see a small Z on the bit the key pushes past if yours are the same.
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AlyJay said:
Zadi says zadi on barrel frontage.
I cant see from your photos unfortunately.
They look similar but yours maybe different to mine so you'll need to id the make to be sure.

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If it hasn't got a Z on it, it could still be a Vecam/SDS, which are the same as Zadi
 
Tezza33 said:
If it hasn't got a Z on it, it could still be a Vecam/SDS, which are the same as Zadi
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I'm not sure as the Zadi keys are the only experience I have, so I wouldn't want to lead you up the wrong tree with it all.
However I'm sure each lock / key maker will have replacement kits so it will be the same principle of drilling old barrels out if they are locked and without key.
 
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