RV Repair Manual
for the RV Do-It-Yourselfer
Nearly 60% of all recreational vehicles built in North America use identical "CH751" key cuts on exterior basement baggage door locks. Replacing factory cam locks with unique key patterns significantly improves storage security for expensive gear, tools, and generators.
Replace factory baggage locks with pick-resistant tubular cam locks for RV baggage doors. Measure cylinder length (typically 5/8-inch or 7/8-inch) before ordering to ensure correct fitment through fiberglass baggage doors.
Dark basement compartments make locating tools at night difficult. Install battery-powered motion sensor LED compartment lights inside baggage bays to automatically illuminate storage spaces when doors swing open.
Security Tip: Regularly inspect rubber bulb seals around baggage door frames to prevent rainwater from leaking into basement storage floors during highway driving.