Keyless Entry, A Must Have Or Not?

Keyless entry?  What, another pricey option?  Why would someone need keyless entry on their motor home?  I mean, it’s not like a car that we get in and out of a million times in parking lots, on city streets, etc.  Why would I need a keyless entry on my RV, so there can be another thing that can go wrong?

Well, you are quite right that the application is vastly different than that of your daily driver, but there is a big up-side for these devices when employed on a motor home.  Typically, your RV destination finds you at a resort-like park with swimming pool or beach, sports activities and local site seeing venues in the area.  So you and your spouse head down to the pool for a cool splash.  Don’t forget that ball of keys, and maybe you should each take one.  After all, if one of you wander off for a short walk on the beach, the other might wish to go back and change and get a drink.  Hmmmmm….. Okay, that might support having a coded entry.

What about on the way down to this resort.  Perhaps a few short stops for a sandwich or a great scenic view.  Maybe you are going to run in the rest stop washroom after lunch,  Oh, the poor spouse is now waiting for you again as the door is locked.  This instead of a quick touch of the keypad.   Hmmmm……… Interesting!

Well, I could go on and on, but basically the keyless entry is the cat’s pajamas.  It increases your security, safety and convenience.  It allows all your family, and friends if you wish, instant entry while maintaining a safe secure environment.

 

So then, what about the “more to go wrong” angle?  Well, of course anything can fail.  But, keyless entry fobs and the like for automobiles rarely have issues.  But here is a valuable tip.  Hide a key somewhere, perhaps in your towed vehicle or in a magnetic key box somewhere conveniently attached to the under frame or engine compartment.  Also, every couple of years, polish the four spring loaded contacts located in the forward part of the door jam.  This should be done with emery cloth or similar material to remove any build up of surface oxygenizing.

 

 

There are also many isolated cases that support having an electronic entry option.  One such case was a couple that have left their dog in their motor home while they had gone to a nearby city.  That afternoon, husband became ill and had to be hospitalized.  Being that the surroundings were new and somewhat frightening to them, in addition to being over one and a half hours back to the camp, the wife elected to stay with her spouse in the hospital.  Thanks to the ability of the coded entry, the lady was able to call the camp owners and arranged to have their dog let out and fed.  This was a great relief and allowed them time.  He was released later that night to return to their motor home and faithful family pet.

 

So, I give it thumbs up!  It’s not that costly compared to what it offers.

Unlocking More Thoughts     –      Lug_Nut         –       Peter Mercer