Replacement of Global Link Lock Cylinders

Updated 06/01/2022 | Published 07/16/2018

Products Featured in This Question

Replacement Cam Lock Cylinder for RVs - Keyed Alike Option - Stainless Steel - 1-1/8" Long

(471)

$18.02

Global Link RV Entry Door Locking Latch Kit with Keyed Alike Option - Black

(1903)

$72.32

Replacement Cam Lock Cylinder for RVs - Keyed Alike Option - Stainless Steel - 1-3/4" Long

(471)

$13.28

Global Link RV Baggage Door Slam Latch - Black - 1-3/4" Thick

(314)

$32.12

Question:

Hi, Im trying to replace the cylinders on my RV... Not sure how to do it. Do you have an instructional guide available?

asked by: Mark

Expert Reply:

The cylinders for the latches need to be measured for length to get you the correct replacements. This means removing the lock cylinder which should not be difficult if it is able to be removed as some are and some are not. If you disassemble the assembly, the lock core should be an independent piece with a single nut holding it in place. Unfortunately we don't have a instructional guide to assist with this.

We do have lock cylinders available that are keyed alike. For instance we have the Replacement Cam Lock Cylinder for RVs - Keyed Alike Option - Stainless Steel - 1-3/4" Long # 295-000077 and various other sizes like the 1-1/8" Long # 295-000004. I've attached a link to that product page to assist.

With the Global Link brand, they offer the keyed alike option for their lock cylinders, so when placed on the same online order when you select the quantity of each and select the keyed alike option for the slight additional cost from the drop down on each product page, we will make sure all the locks on that entire order match so you will be able to unlock all the locks with the same key.

If you can't remove the lock cylinder from your current latches, then you will need to consider getting the complete assemblies like # 295-000019 and # 295-000078 for instance that when ordered in the same way listed above will be keyed alike.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Jeff B.

7/31/2020

How many different key options are there? It looks like replacement keys are sold on line. What is to stop a thief from ordering one of each? I want something unique and not readily available to the public. I also intend to install 8 keyed alike on four storage bays. One on each corner and would like to order four finger pulls like the ones on my thumb screws.

Chris R.

8/10/2020

A lot. Right now we have around 140 Global Links replacement keys available and we don't carry them all. As for what's stopping a thief ordering every possible replacement key and walking through a campground with a giant key ring - nothing. But it's an awful lot of work to go through and when it comes down to it any lock is simply a theft deterrent. Nothing is completely foolproof if somebody has enough time (and money) on their hands.

Chris H.

6/1/2022

@JeffB Your bigger concern should be if you have "mastered" locks. The prospective thief would only need 2 or 3 master keys and if you have the locks with M stamped on the face of the cylinder, they are in. Supposed to be restricted to dealers, but we all know how that goes. Replacing the cylinders with non-mastered ones is fairly easy, you need the removal "tool" which is a special key (also supposedly restricted) and the lock has to be unlocked. You can pop it out and the new one in, in a few seconds. Thumb latches are usually just replace the whole thing with a keyed alike replacement.