Chalkie Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 I thought I would throw this out here. I did a search and did not find anything posted already, if it has been I hope this is somewhat different. We have had a problem in the past with our cabinet doors coming open while we are traveling. Fortunately there was only one instance where there was any damage. Our solution was to wrap a loop of Velcro around the door handles. It is not an elegant solution and it is somewhat of a pain to keep track of the pieces of Velcro when we are stopped. My son has a toddler and he kid proofed all the kitchen cabinets and I got to looking at what he installed and a light went on. Those would be great for the RV! When they are locked they can be unlocked with a magnetic "key" and when you want them to stay unlocked it is a simple flick of a switch to keep them unlocked. So I have been installing them in the RV and thought I would share for others that have the same problem. I will say that these are easy to install as they have a 3M tape backing and I can tell you that they will stay closed even with the persistent tugging of a determined toddler. https://www.amazon.com/Locks-Keys-Magnetic-Proof-Safety/dp/B06XQCVKJ2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497913837&sr=8-1&keywords=16+Locks+%2B+4+Keys+Magnetic+Baby+Proof+Safety+Locks+Set+- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Don Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Wow that is an amazing ideal... 2012 Nuwa Champgne 38CKRD 2012 Dodge Laramie 3500 Full timing since 11/20/2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 13 hours ago, Chalkie said: kid proofed all the kitchen cabinets That does seem like a good solution to an old problem. Have you done it yet, and if so how has it worked out? I'm thinking that there might even be a way to lock the released position once stopped with just a little bit of innovation. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted June 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Kirk Wood said: Have you done it yet, and if so how has it worked out? I'm thinking that there might even be a way to lock the released position once stopped with just a little bit of innovation. I am in the process of installing them now and won't how effective they are until we hit the road the next time, but I suspect they will work well. I may not have been perfectly clear in my description, but when stopped there is a little lever on the locks that will keep them in the unlocked position. You unlock them with the "key", open the cabinet, flip the lever and then they remain unlocked. My challenge will be to remember to go around and return them to the locked position before traveling again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 I've used them in a Commercial application in a Medical office over 30 yrs ago, they do work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey27 Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 Quote My challenge will be to remember to go around and return them to the locked position before traveling again. Put it in your pre trip check list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Don Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 I know CHalkie he won't forget.. 2012 Nuwa Champgne 38CKRD 2012 Dodge Laramie 3500 Full timing since 11/20/2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted July 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 22 hours ago, Just Don said: I know CHalkie he won't forget.. Thanks for the vote of confidence! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted August 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 A quick followup. After 1200 miles and some highways that seemed more like back country roads than interstate highways I can report that the locks work very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 2 hours ago, Chalkie said: I can report that the locks work very well. Thanks for the update. I'm looking at adding those to mine. Kirk Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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