aluminess tire/galley box

[Carl]

Curious what you are doing with rear aluminess galley box and spare carrier with regard to the center where these two meet when they are closed? There is a hole for what may be a padlock to lock them shut. It does seem to make sense that something should be stuck in there even if not a lock. I currently have a bolt with some electrical tape that I wedge down in the hole when driving. easy in, easy to get out, but not ideal.

any recommendations?

thanks

[tomesd]

I just throw a wire lock pin down thru there- super fast and easy.

[Skywagon]

Same wire lock pin but I made it loss proof by adding some 7X19 1/16 in. wire that I swaged on between the pin and a tiny hole I drilled in the aluminum thingy that overlaps the other aluminum thingy.
Bill

[scatter]

Originally Posted by Skywagon

Same wire lock pin but I made it loss proof by adding some 7X19 1/16 in. wire that I swaged on between the pin and a tiny hole I drilled in the aluminum thingy that overlaps the other aluminum thingy.
Bill

Damn, I sure love the technical descriptions you get here....

[macmcintire]

Is the assumption here that the two swing arms might fly open while driving down the road? My tire and galley box arms seem pretty secure if I make sure I slam them shut. Do I really need to also lock them with some type of pin? I definitely don't want to put a lock on them. I have so many locks with keys on my rig right now I look like a jailer.

[jage]

I've had my tire swing open on the highway before. I still don't use anything in the middle.

[billwilson]

Lock pin from lowes

i have several cus i lose them

[macmcintire]

Jage:

Operator error (failure to close tightly) or equipment error (latch malfunction)?

Mac

[Carl]

I'd like to see a second latch in the middle that you could lock if you wish, but something just in case.

[ANZAC]

I also use a pin, just a little extra security. No way would I put a padlock there.