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captain ron (Captain_ron)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 9:16 pm: | |
I need to put an entry door lock and handle in my bus. how bout puting in an electric lock so I have no visible handle from the out side. I could make it operate from that little trap door on the outside of my bus that has the switch for the air door opener MCI8. any suggestions or ideas how to do this and still make it secure and functional? |
Chuck Newman (Chuck_newman)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 9:32 pm: | |
Ron,
I'm going to do the same thing with my air door. And I'll be using the toggle switch outside some of the time. But I was looking for something that would close and lock the door with the toggle switch disabled.
At Bus'n USA last year another busser had the perfect solution. He had a key fob that would open, close, and lock the door.
You can get four channel units on eBay reasonably priced. I plan to use one channel door open, another door closed/locked, and a third will actuate the iterior lights when coming back at night. Be sure to get a "rolling code" type that is much more secure than some of the older stuff on the market. The newer car alarms use it.
Good luck. |
David (Davidinwilmnc)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 9:57 pm: | |
There are also aftermarket keypads for opening doors. These are similar to what's on some Fords and Nissans. I'm thinking this, along with a remote, would be really nice. Something like this: http://www.atrn.com/pdf/sbs_1000.pdf |
JR
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 10:24 pm: | |
That's what I did. Installed a Bearclaw door latch and pin, and initially used a Toyota door lock solenoid to operate the latch. Later bought a 40 lb shaved door opening solenoid. Been working OK for 3 years now. Only thing on the outside is a key switch that controls the power to the button, and a waterproof button on the outside just above the door trim.
These parts are all available from any automotive hot-rod shop...just build a backup cable system to get in should the batts or electrical system fail. The completed latch has a clean look. The Bearclaw latch fits inside the door frame dimension. Have to cut a notch for the pin, but don't have to cut thru the door frame.
JR |
JR
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 10:28 pm: | |
I should add that I use the MCI airlock to secure the door when underway. The Bearclaw is only a campground latch. I doubt the latch pin is up to restraining the heavy MCI sedan door while driving. JR |