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Supacat

Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: West Yorkshire
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2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Keswick Green

Locking Your Tailgate

I want to be able to lock my tailgate and can only think of putting padlocks through each of the catches:

has anyone come up with alternative solution?

If not, has anyone got a good supplier for 8 padlocks all keyed alike?

24th Oct 2013 4:30pm

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8578

You can get sets of 3 or 4 padlocks keyed alike in the DIY sheds.

To get 8 padlocks keyed alike is slightly more unusual.

I know Charles Watson ironmongers in Halifax can get padlocks keyed alike. Eight padlocks keyed alike is most likely a special order and may well cost £££s

Brendan

24th Oct 2013 5:05pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
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How about 8 combination locks with adjustable code that match?
Not cheap again though but might be an easier option. Keys can be a pain anyway. Diesel$ Live$ Matter. â›½ï¸ðŸ›¢ï¸ðŸ‘¨â€ðŸ”§ðŸ§°âš™ï¸ RED, WHITE & BOOST! ðŸ‡¬ðŸ‡§

24th Oct 2013 5:13pm

Cheshire110

Member Since: 26 Jul 2013
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I wonder if it would be possible to use something like this?:

Would require some modification though, but I'd imagine it's possible.

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24th Oct 2013 5:15pm

Go Beyond

Member Since: 30 Jan 2012
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Why 8 padlocks out of interest ?

24th Oct 2013 5:47pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 16892

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Any good locksmith should be able to supply any number of keyed-alike padlocks. If possible get marine-quality stainless which will last longer.

24th Oct 2013 5:58pm

Rakthi

Member Since: 30 Nov 2012
Location: Where the cats are
Posts: 200

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HCPU Stornoway Grey

What blackwolf says ... but you can also find them on ebay, search for "keyed alike padlocks"

25th Oct 2013 6:30am

SteveG

Member Since: 29 Nov 2011
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 656

You could fit some padlock hasps, one on each side...

[img]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KEYED-ALIKE-DISCUS-PADLOCKS-WITH-SECURITY-VAN-HASP-LOCK-/310335803062[/img]

Or even modify a long throw deadbolt to fit each side. This would need some fabricating though..

[img]http://www.keylocksmithcompany.com/deadbolt-installation/4556598836[/img]

Also if you don't need drop down function of tailgate you can easily modify it to be swing open and then you just need one of these on one side only...

[img]http://lockitt.com/TrailerDoorLocks.htm[/img]

25th Oct 2013 7:18am

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 16892

If you fit a lockable swing-away wheel carrier on the back, it will have the effect of locking your tailgate (and with a single lock). Most will also prevent a canopy flap from being opened, though usually if the wheel is removed from the carrier the canopy can be opened.

A padlock through the antiluce is as secure as a hasp and staple.

25th Oct 2013 8:52am

Supacat

Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 11018

Thanks some good food for thought

custom90steve wrote:
How about 8 combination locks with adjustable code that match?
Not cheap again though but might be an easier option. Keys can be a pain anyway.

Not a fan of combination locks and if I get all locks keyed alike then I will only need a single key for all of them.

davidwhittaker wrote:
I wonder if it would be possible to use something like this?:

Would require some modification though, but I'd imagine it's possible.

Had definitely not considered something like that, so I've had a look but ruled it out on two grounds - it's too far away from the KISS principle and at that price point I would be concerned of it's long term reliability.

Go Beyond wrote:
Why 8 padlocks out of interest ?

Two for the tailgate
Two for the MSS drawer
Two for dog cage
One for the awning
One for the spare wheel

Thinking about it it might be better to go for 10 and have two spare

...and I've just had a thought about the seat boxes - so there's another two!

blackwolf wrote:
If possible get marine-quality stainless which will last longer.

Thanks - didn't know about these before so after your pointer I've done a little research and decided that these do look right for my intended use

Have decided against a swing away carrier for the time being - struggling to find one i like (single pivot) that is compatible with a rear step bumper and Patriot offside ladder.

blackwolf wrote:
...but you can also find them on ebay, search for "keyed alike padlocks".

Thanks - think I have identifed the supplier and make on ebay unless anyone has had bad experiences of either:

IFAM Marine Padlock - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230974242781?ssP...1438.l2649

I just need to size up the shackle diameters to get the largest size that will fit.

25th Oct 2013 9:47am

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