Ron RV8
Well Known Member
Shortly after completing our -8, I fabricated this canopy lock from bar stock. It has served me well for 3 years.
Last fall another -8 owner noticed my lock and asked if my machinist friend might turn him a "screw" so he could build one. My friend, Joe D'Albertanson said "sure, but why don't I machine him the whole thing". The picture below shows the result...
Joe took my design and refined it, making it smaller overall but higher for better ventilation, rotating the slot by 90 degrees, and anodizing it for corrosion protection. He also managed to reduce the weight from 5.4 oz to 3.1 oz. Talk about thinking outside the box...
This is my set-up in the closed position with a simple combination padlock... Should work with any RV slider...
Ventilation position
Joe made up a few so if you want one you can contact him directly at 250 768 3384 or by e-mail at [email protected]. He's asking $120 CAD (currently about $95 USD). I do not have an iron in the fire...
Last fall another -8 owner noticed my lock and asked if my machinist friend might turn him a "screw" so he could build one. My friend, Joe D'Albertanson said "sure, but why don't I machine him the whole thing". The picture below shows the result...
Joe took my design and refined it, making it smaller overall but higher for better ventilation, rotating the slot by 90 degrees, and anodizing it for corrosion protection. He also managed to reduce the weight from 5.4 oz to 3.1 oz. Talk about thinking outside the box...
This is my set-up in the closed position with a simple combination padlock... Should work with any RV slider...
Ventilation position
Joe made up a few so if you want one you can contact him directly at 250 768 3384 or by e-mail at [email protected]. He's asking $120 CAD (currently about $95 USD). I do not have an iron in the fire...
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