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Window Security Alternates

We LOVE our MCD shades. We got them installed early in our 6 month "adventure". The standard FT window closure worked but with age they, for us, have broken as they conflict with the shades because when "open" they "poke" into the MCD's and we've broken them when closiythe windows with the factory closures partially closed. 

We're inclined to use a "rod" with some type of "pull" to allow us to secure windows when we're gone but allow easy opening

Ideas welcomed. When we get back we'll post what we decided.

Thanks .

Randy (N4TDT) and Karen Crete
Sarasota, Florida
SOLD:  2000 U270 34' WTFE Build 5756 "Ole Red"

Re: Window Security Alternates

Reply #1 –

Sometime in the past there were several suggestions, one of which was a plastic poker chip. Our lifestyle has kept the coach either in the back yard or occupied. Now that is changing some of our trips might need the locks while we day travel.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

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Reply #2 –
I use a washer and a paperclip to lock our windows.  Pictures included.

Jason
Jason
1999 U320 36'

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Reply #3 –
I think it was Tom Lang who used the poker chip. If and when any of mine brake, I'll use a poker chip also
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

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Reply #4 –
Don't forget to leave one window unlocked so you can get in if you misplace the keys or the door lock craps out.

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Reply #5 –
Plastic poker chips need to be doubled and are easy to drill. But they only last a couple of years.

Steel core poker chips last forever but need a clamp and drill press. 

I have lots of both types. Free if anyone needs some. I'll be at Branson this month and in Quartzsite in January.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer
 

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Reply #6 –
Wasn't someone here on the forum going to check with a 3D print shop as to the cost for re-popping some latches?