Great video. One tip is to use a spread plate on the inside of the door, since it is a single wall attachment. Washer and bolts can be moved with pry bar. Spread plate makes it extremely difficult.
Great idea - Do you buy a spread plate at the hardware store or just take a solid plate the size of the front hasp plate and drill the 3 holes? Thank you kindly.
Nice video and good info about the locks. I agree that a backplate would make them much more difficult to pry off, but short of that some big fender washers would provide some additional security.
Watched a guy here in New York install these just like you did. In less than 10 minutes he got robbed. Lost everything he had. He installed the same lock setup on his other van with a backing plate and installed higher. Dented the hell out of the steel, but they couldn't get in because he installed it higher.
I wish I took a picture of his door when it was dented all to hell. Even the owner thought it was funny. If idiots really want to get in, they will somehow :(
On Amazon you can get a set of 3 and 4 keyed alike. Which I would have installed theses before my van got broken into last night and ALL my tools were stolen.
Pretty sad when you have to put a lock like this on your work van. I am getting ready to put this type of lock on my shed today. As they say locks only keep the honest out!
Those are general deterrent locks to most thieves who when seeing them will move on to the next target , but you should use some 1/4" plate steel behind the panel to make them really secure as i have seen those locks attacked with a jemmy bar and the bolts just pull through the van skin very easy
4:15 Hi. Thanks for the video it given me all the answers i needed. However i believe if you put a back plate with matching holes, will make it more rigid and stong. I would do back plates to both doors. But thanks for the vid,
nice video Greg, just past my contractors test, thank the lord! Just waiting for the license. really enjoy your videos and how you do buisness. May start a channel for oklahoma.
Thanks for sharing . Good point : doing one side first then lining up and marking the remaining 3 holes. I was about to drill them all on my wooden lock-up doors but your way is more sensible!:) Thanks for that!
I like those but I hate the fact that you have to drill into the body. It ends up leaving a rust stains all down the side of the van. I just installed the puck style locks that use the existing door hardware. I don’t think they’re as secure as what you have but I like the fact that you don’t have to put any holes in the vehicle and you can remove it and put it back to factory
Most insurance will not consider master lock as a secondary security item (like other locks or alarm). Master lock has had a design flaw for about 20 years that allows you to open their locks with a nail, paperclip, zip tie, toochpick, etc in less than 10 seconds. No nedd to pick them when they have a bypass built in. They also moved to cast zinc that can be defeated with a simple plumbers torch. Master lock has tried to sue many people for showing this but never won. Insurance got wise to why so many were being defeated and under writing started excluding them.
@@onlineshopper2510 I would recommend watching a few videos on puck or storage locks by "the lock picking lawyer". Some very competitively priced units out there.
good video thanks, but in my opinion three things are missing 1- a rubber, urethane or water resistant gasket between the door and the lock to avoid water and moisture. 2- Paint the holes with anti-mold paint (steel fence paint) 3- a metal plate (making a counter plate) inside the door using the broken bite. bigger better for greater resistance. if the lever the lock tears easily and also has a rubber gasket inside the door *-cut the excess screw. Optional
I wish I could upload pictures to show how easy it is to pry that thing out, it just happened to me and it sucks, maybe if you put a bigge plate on the back to reinforce it.
that lock takes less than 30 seconds to pick, but most thieves can't pick. Also, don't compare master locks to just any lock. They are that number one practice lock for newbie lock pickers. the plates are great, the lock sucks!
Thank you for a great video. I did not come here to tell you some ridiculously made up negative story. Just want to say thanks for making the video. I found it helpful.
@@bct321 best I can explain is that you might have to use a piece of cardboard as a template. Then you trace it on to stainless steel wire mesh. You might need an angle grinder to cut the mesh. Go to a hardware store and tell them you need the mesh to protect from a break in. They should have an idea. Good luck.
There is a locksmith tool you can buy for around $125.00. It looks like a steering wheel puller. Just hook it on your club, turn the handles and it pops your club in half in under a minute. Doesn't even touch your steering wheel.
@@Npwn Some people think you should never drill holes with an impact. Personally, I see nothing wrong with it. The main reason I'd opt for a drill instead is for masonry when you need a heavy hammer drill. A small impact wouldn't do that. But for light metal, wood, PVC an impact will be fine.
Those are good locks. So what were some of the main reasons that you trader your service truck for a van and are you happy with your decision so far?👍😎
HVAC/R Junky yes very happy with the new van. I got it because it was getting hard to do installs out of the back of a pickup. that is the main reason. the other reason is because I had had stuff fly out of the back of the truck three times. big stuff! once was a dolly! once was a roll of bubble wrap. which seriously puts a wrench in your heart when you see it flying out of the truck. no more! the other reason is the rain soaking everything in the back.
A full-size van is the way to go, I started last year in a crew-cab 3/4 with a work bed, glad to be in the van now. Everything stays dry and secure - my boss got mine used - fortunately already had the puck locks on it.
Fox Family Heating and Air Conditioning Stuff flying out that's crazy, the last thing you want is the law suit. I've spent the last six months in the transit connect. It gets smaller and smaller every day we will see how long it lasts before I upgrade
You can just put it on the inside cause it will be protected so no one unlocks it but if its inside it would be hard to open back up if its inside so do what you want
Noticed that @ 7:15 it doesn't look spot on in line with each other, how much leeway is there and would it be possible to drill the holes while both clasps are locked together also I noticed you have left a slight gap between the two clasps how much gap do you recommend and is there a large tolerance. Thanks for posting I am going to get two of these as I like hiking and often leave the campervan unattended for long periods so this will giver me a bit of peace of mind.
nice locks, I guess u need them there in cali, most of a time I don't even lock my van where I leave lol, the lawns looks very green, do people own lawn mowers there?
i went to buy these for my Van. some boxes had the same key code, meaning they would open each other..is that right? or have you paid attention to that?
Steel plate on the back of those carriage bolts would make it way stronger against crowbar attacks. They would have a bad time trying to pry them bolts through those thin sheet metal walls on that van.
Of course the best defense against thieves is a justifiably rigger happy armed guard. Next is a really good vehicle burglar alarm with radar motion detection and owner notification.
Why isn't there a template you can download and simply print to check the layout of the holes? All van doors widen in a slope away from the lip of the door. This clearly appears visually to be right where the bolts need to go. I don't want to blindly buy this without knowing how I can make the bolts fit... Even a well taken direct on photo could let someone scale it to the right length to get some idea, but it seems like an obvious thing to have a .PDF to download and print a template... MasterLock? Buehler?
Can i just not order one of these from ebay and use the key that came with my lock to open your van? So in theory a thief would just need to have 1 key for all locks right?
How are you liking the Promaster? Currently have a Chevy Express and thinking of switching for the next van. Would be awesome to see updates on it over the course of your ownership. Keep up the awesome vids!
Good video. Pretty sad when we have to do this to protect from thieves. Just a thought, do you think it may improve the install if a guy put a plate steel with three holes to match the bolts on the inside? Just to slow down the Jack a#@ when hey try crow baring it off. Thumbs up
You can't" just pick any lock " that's a myth. You'd have to cut a hole in the van to gain access those locks are pretty decent.it would of been better to put them higher to prevent peeling of the door.
it's a very Good Deterrent I use a club on my vehicle, I figure the guy who want's to steal it will say to himself ahh I will go to the next one because of the extra time involved and being caught.
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Great video. One tip is to use a spread plate on the inside of the door, since it is a single wall attachment. Washer and bolts can be moved with pry bar. Spread plate makes it extremely difficult.
Great info
Great idea - Do you buy a spread plate at the hardware store or just take a solid plate the size of the front hasp plate and drill the 3 holes? Thank you kindly.
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Useful video, thnx! One tip to prefent rust or such damage; put a little bit of silicone kit around the hole before u thighten up the bolts.
That’s exactly what I was thinking while watching the video.
After drilling the holes you can take a paint brush and paint inside the holes to cover the bare metal to prevent corrosion
Nice video and good info about the locks. I agree that a backplate would make them much more difficult to pry off, but short of that some big fender washers would provide some additional security.
Nice job, good directions and quality advice.
Thank You
Please only take this video as anything more then how to install a puck lock. Don’t use the masterlock. Design flaw
Another tip: put duct tape on the back of the plate before you permanently mount it. This helps with less rusting behind the plate.
Watched a guy here in New York install these just like you did. In less than 10 minutes he got robbed. Lost everything he had. He installed the same lock setup on his other van with a backing plate and installed higher. Dented the hell out of the steel, but they couldn't get in because he installed it higher.
FiremanCV Agreed, Install it higher so they cant bend the door out from above the lock.
I wish I took a picture of his door when it was dented all to hell. Even the owner thought it was funny. If idiots really want to get in, they will somehow :(
Thanks for the info! I appreciate your feedback and thanks for watching!
On Amazon you can get a set of 3 and 4 keyed alike. Which I would have installed theses before my van got broken into last night and ALL my tools were stolen.
Pretty sad when you have to put a lock like this on your work van. I am getting ready to put this type of lock on my shed today. As they say locks only keep the honest out!
Man i just got my truck busted into last night that’s why I’m here today they took all my tools 💔
@@bjive5900same with you . That is the reason I came here tody😢
Those are general deterrent locks to most thieves who when seeing them will move on to the next target , but you should use some 1/4" plate steel behind the panel to make them really secure as i have seen those locks attacked with a jemmy bar and the bolts just pull through the van skin very easy
I agree. Im hoping they are just a visible deterrent to have the thief go to the next vehicle
Finally, I am shown exactly how it opens. Cheers. Yes, I had guessed, nope I wasn't shown elsewhere.
4:15 Hi. Thanks for the video it given me all the answers i needed. However i believe if you put a back plate with matching holes, will make it more rigid and stong. I would do back plates to both doors. But thanks for the vid,
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nice video Greg, just past my contractors test, thank the lord!
Just waiting for the license. really enjoy your videos and how you do buisness. May start a channel for oklahoma.
3jhvacsolutions hvac awesome! congrats!
6:41 "hey how you doin" just a guy drilling holes in a van while talking to his phone
Haha!
Thanks for reply Greg.
I am waiting for my license hopping it won't take that longer.
Thanks for sharing . Good point : doing one side first then lining up and marking the remaining 3 holes. I was about to drill them all on my wooden lock-up doors but your way is more sensible!:) Thanks for that!
Thanks so much! Good luck to you
I like those but I hate the fact that you have to drill into the body. It ends up leaving a rust stains all down the side of the van. I just installed the puck style locks that use the existing door hardware. I don’t think they’re as secure as what you have but I like the fact that you don’t have to put any holes in the vehicle and you can remove it and put it back to factory
Most insurance will not consider master lock as a secondary security item (like other locks or alarm). Master lock has had a design flaw for about 20 years that allows you to open their locks with a nail, paperclip, zip tie, toochpick, etc in less than 10 seconds. No nedd to pick them when they have a bypass built in. They also moved to cast zinc that can be defeated with a simple plumbers torch. Master lock has tried to sue many people for showing this but never won. Insurance got wise to why so many were being defeated and under writing started excluding them.
What type/brand of lock would you recommend @nbookie?
@@onlineshopper2510 I would recommend watching a few videos on puck or storage locks by "the lock picking lawyer". Some very competitively priced units out there.
Thanks I just bought 4 one for each door
I hopping to get the screws but I didn’t know know on my way to Home Depot
good video thanks, but in my opinion three things are missing
1- a rubber, urethane or water resistant gasket between the door and the lock to avoid water and moisture.
2- Paint the holes with anti-mold paint (steel fence paint)
3- a metal plate (making a counter plate) inside the door using the broken bite. bigger better for greater resistance. if the lever the lock tears easily and also has a rubber gasket inside the door
*-cut the excess screw. Optional
Great, now after reading this I can't not get a back plate 🙄
If you use sealant the brackets will be more secure and the freshly drilled holes won't rust
Hi! Why didn't you install the lock the other side of the sliding door? To me it make more sense since the original lock is on the right side...
I wish I could upload pictures to show how easy it is to pry that thing out, it just happened to me and it sucks, maybe if you put a bigge plate on the back to reinforce it.
Not sure if this question was asked but shoud you put locks on the driver and passenger side doors also. A thief can try entering through the cab.
Like the pad lock 🔐. Is that a ram. Would like a tour of the truck when u get a chance. Thanks
How come you didn't take any rust prevention measures? I hear these locks rust over time.
that lock takes less than 30 seconds to pick, but most thieves can't pick.
Also, don't compare master locks to just any lock. They are that number one practice lock for newbie lock pickers. the plates are great, the lock sucks!
You watch the lock picking lawyer?
@@jimbo5635 Of course he does! :-)
Thank you for a great video. I did not come here to tell you some ridiculously made up negative story. Just want to say thanks for making the video. I found it helpful.
Winona Johnson yes thanks so much for the kind words!
Wow, it didn't even come with the fitting hardware? :o
Good video. I agree with installing plate to make more impenetrable. Why not keep Nissan going. If I'm not mistaken u have a Nissan nv van already. .
The first one was around but the important thing is that it saw well
Great idea looking to put some in my utility van
mount your locks high up. theives will just bend your door open at the top
Thanks for the info! I appreciate your feedback and thanks for watching!
Lol incredible hulk thieves
@@Mudbuttmoody or a pry bar.......
Good point
You can secure the windows as well.
How?
@@rigobertosoto38 with steel mesh around the inside edge.
@@johnnypena1083 great idea thanks! Do you have any examples please? Just want to make sure I know what you mean.
@@bct321 best I can explain is that you might have to use a piece of cardboard as a template. Then you trace it on to stainless steel wire mesh. You might need an angle grinder to cut the mesh. Go to a hardware store and tell them you need the mesh to protect from a break in. They should have an idea. Good luck.
You might have to spot weld the mesh. Then paint.
By any chance do you have the link for the dual masters locks?
nice van looks like you are doing well good for you greg
gonz garr thanks!
I need this , my van got stolen did have a steering wheel club but some how they twisted it off,recovered van but not tools,im installing this asap
There is a locksmith tool you can buy for around $125.00. It looks like a steering wheel puller. Just hook it on your club, turn the handles and it pops your club in half in under a minute. Doesn't even touch your steering wheel.
That's why of my question, I know that to start an old model may be my option.
an impact driver to drill holes.interesting.oh and backing plates would help.
What's wrong with using an impact to drill holes? Gets the job done.
@@717UT As a novice to all this, I literally know of no other way to drill holes then using a drill like he has 😅
@@Npwn Some people think you should never drill holes with an impact. Personally, I see nothing wrong with it. The main reason I'd opt for a drill instead is for masonry when you need a heavy hammer drill. A small impact wouldn't do that. But for light metal, wood, PVC an impact will be fine.
put a peace of 3/4plywood as a backer on the carage bolts would make it stronger. nice van
Thanks for the info! I appreciate your feedback and thanks for watching!
Aluminum plate
Good job. Clean install.
Need a metal plate on the backside, and prob silicone those outside holes...
So 4 years later... How have they performed?
Battery angle grinder to grind off the carriage bolt heads and your in.
Thanks, did you do anything to stop rust attacking the holes that you drilled through the bodywork of your van?
It's a galvanised van... I've drilled holes all over mine... No rust 3yrs on
With the right tool, this lock will open just as fast as if they had the key
They Pick open very easily when their new but not so easy picked when dirt an muck from the road is in round the lock.
Those are good locks.
So what were some of the main reasons that you trader your service truck for a van and are you happy with your decision so far?👍😎
HVAC/R Junky yes very happy with the new van. I got it because it was getting hard to do installs out of the back of a pickup. that is the main reason. the other reason is because I had had stuff fly out of the back of the truck three times. big stuff! once was a dolly! once was a roll of bubble wrap. which seriously puts a wrench in your heart when you see it flying out of the truck. no more! the other reason is the rain soaking everything in the back.
A full-size van is the way to go, I started last year in a crew-cab 3/4 with a work bed, glad to be in the van now.
Everything stays dry and secure - my boss got mine used - fortunately already had the puck locks on it.
Fox Family Heating and Air Conditioning Stuff flying out that's crazy, the last thing you want is the law suit.
I've spent the last six months in the transit connect. It gets smaller and smaller every day we will see how long it lasts before I upgrade
You can use a comb pick to open these instantly
You can just put it on the inside cause it will be protected so no one unlocks it but if its inside it would be hard to open back up if its inside so do what you want
Why not put larger flat washers to make it more difficult to break?
Good point. I just added a lock to a new van and used wider washers. Seems more secure.
Noticed that @ 7:15 it doesn't look spot on in line with each other, how much leeway is there and would it be possible to drill the holes while both clasps are locked together also I noticed you have left a slight gap between the two clasps how much gap do you recommend and is there a large tolerance. Thanks for posting I am going to get two of these as I like hiking and often leave the campervan unattended for long periods so this will giver me a bit of peace of mind.
Good point. I never did have any problems getting the lock on and off. Turned out very nice for us.
nice locks, I guess u need them there in cali, most of a time I don't even lock my van where I leave lol, the lawns looks very green, do people own lawn mowers there?
Dennis Noone haha. we just had weeks of severe rain and storms so we haven't been able to get to the lawns for a while
i went to buy these for my Van. some boxes had the same key code, meaning they would open each other..is that right? or have you paid attention to that?
Yes. I ordered 2 separately from Amazon and got lucky enough that the keys had the same code on them
great extra safe doesn't hurt.
thanks for sharing.
just curious? this van price is runing about 37k?
Octavio Delgado yes, I got it with shelving and led interior lighting for 38k
Steel plate on the back of those carriage bolts would make it way stronger against crowbar attacks. They would have a bad time trying to pry them bolts through those thin sheet metal walls on that van.
Nice need to put 1/4" steel backing plate inside door never pull the bolts out.
Of course the best defense against thieves is a justifiably rigger happy armed guard. Next is a really good vehicle burglar alarm with radar motion detection and owner notification.
Nice Job!!!! Very Professional!!!!
It’s to low pal, they are folding the tops of the side door
how come you did not put backing plates on the inside where the nuts go?
people do not mount this like he did this was installed incorrect
Jeff Mackay by who’s standards yours? Are you some god of installing lock kits? Give me a break jackass.
do you find that the lock rattles and makes noise when you drive?
Good video. I have one question for you, which lead generation website you use?
these just pop out of van frame you need thick metal plates on the back
Nice video, thanks for sharing
did you get rid of the truck?
Get backing plate and weld the bolts so they are melted
Why isn't there a template you can download and simply print to check the layout of the holes? All van doors widen in a slope away from the lip of the door. This clearly appears visually to be right where the bolts need to go. I don't want to blindly buy this without knowing how I can make the bolts fit...
Even a well taken direct on photo could let someone scale it to the right length to get some idea, but it seems like an obvious thing to have a .PDF to download and print a template...
MasterLock?
Buehler?
Should have went with slick locks. No drilling needed.
Nice job !!
Great vid👍👍
Can i just not order one of these from ebay and use the key that came with my lock to open your van? So in theory a thief would just need to have 1 key for all locks right?
good try. but no. each lock set is different. but you can order multiples of the lock/key set.
Great video. Thanks.
How are you liking the Promaster? Currently have a Chevy Express and thinking of switching for the next van. Would be awesome to see updates on it over the course of your ownership. Keep up the awesome vids!
SuperMudMuppet love it! going to do a video of the van real soon.
Good video. Pretty sad when we have to do this to protect from thieves. Just a thought, do you think it may improve the install if a guy put a plate steel with three holes to match the bolts on the inside? Just to slow down the Jack a#@ when hey try crow baring it off. Thumbs up
Isnt this the same mechanism that kidnappers use?
Init bro more people needa know
Great vid greg like always!!!
Looks good!👍
Would you be able to tell me the name or part number for the items you bought in ebay
Thanks for the video
Do you still have your Nissan and ford?
Forrest Bredau got rid of the Ford :( Had to make the choice
hay Greg love the now camera
Good stuff pal
You can't" just pick any lock " that's a myth. You'd have to cut a hole in the van to gain access those locks are pretty decent.it would of been better to put them higher to prevent peeling of the door.
thank you for your video. productive.
Can you install those locks on a Nissan NV2500?
Sure! I don't see why not. Seems like placing some more material behind the panel for strength would be how I would improve the install though.
I have the same flashlight holster lol
This is 100000% going to rust the door panel. 🤔
Watch the Lock Picking Lawyer open one of these in 2 seconds
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Exelent idea !
I hear thieves just cut openings in the roof or on the side these days
it prevents the local crackhead trying to pry it open with a crowbar , if theres 2 van one with and one without he may spare yours
great idea thanks
You need to get big steel watcher the tiny washer will rip off
it's a very Good Deterrent I use a club on my vehicle, I figure the guy who want's to steal it will say to himself ahh I will go to the next one because of the extra time involved and being caught.
I agree!
[Thief tries to open door]
...mmmm...
[Thief throws a brick through the window and climbs in]
Works every time! 😁
Why is the lock on the back not level?
i didnt notice that but I appreciate your attention to detail!
Me watching the video after someone took everything from my van last night 😪
could it be put on the inside ? are there any locks that could be put on the inside instead for added security
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Just advertising you got something worth taking
nice looking but can pick in less than 20 seconds