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Old 04-06-2013, 08:49 AM
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Default Has anyone installed a locker in a 6, 7 or 9?

After attending my first fly-in with my RV7, I think it would be nice to have the ability to lock up a few valuables (2-Bose A20's and an iPad). The RV8's have a lock on the front baggage compartment door but I was wondering if anyone had the ability to lock things up in a side by side RV.

I ruled out a canopy lock because anyone who has fitted a canopy on an RV will understand that a thief can have all the valuables as long as they don't damage the canopy in the process.

I have a canopy cover but why take your plane to a fly-in for people to see if you're going to cover it up.

I have a few ideas for a lock box in the baggage area but I thought I'd ask the VAF group for ideas first.

Any ideas?
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Old 04-06-2013, 09:15 AM
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Not a lock box, but classic aero design sells a cover for the baggage area that is nice looking and would keep your valuables out of sight.
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Old 04-06-2013, 09:34 AM
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I ruled out a canopy lock because anyone who has fitted a canopy on an RV will understand that a thief can have all the valuables as long as they don't damage the canopy in the process.
I doubt that any thief will break your canopy during the fly-in to get your valuables. They might do it when there is no body around.
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Old 04-06-2013, 02:52 PM
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Thumbs up Area behind seat backs

I never made them but I did have pictures at one time of the triangle area directly behind the seats. The design was boxes connected to the floors with hinges. You tilted the seat backs forward to put items into the lockers. Plenty of room for headsets, GPS, iPads, extra oil. I actually mounted the half hinges in the floors during building so at a later date I could make the lockers. Hope this makes some since, and gives you an idea. I'm sure someone has these in their plane and can provide a picture.
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Old 04-06-2013, 04:27 PM
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Van published my lock box design in the 2005 2nd issue of the RVator. It is reprinted in the book "27 Years of the RVator".
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Old 04-06-2013, 05:00 PM
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Van published my lock box design in the 2005 2nd issue of the RVator. It is reprinted in the book "27 Years of the RVator".


Anyone got a copy of this ?
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Old 04-06-2013, 05:09 PM
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Jake,

Here's what I did to add a bit to the baggage area:



This shelf is just behind the normal "baggage bulkhead." I split the baggage bulkhead and put a hinge on it so that the top part drops forward and down when I unlatch it. I did not put a lock on mine (just used a couple "elephant ears" camlocks), but it would be relatively easy to do. I keep a couple of down coats and an extra headset and a few other light items in there.

I can't take credit for the invention - saw it here somewhere but can no longer find that thread.

Greg

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Anyone got a copy of this ?
Ask and ye shall recieve...








And another one I found, in the wing tips...Credit to Curt Bryan for the design and the Van for the text.

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WOW !!!! That was fast......

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Thumbs up That's it!

That was the one I was talking about. Best design I've seen!
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