Posted 2013-11-01 12:59 PM (#155633) Subject: Lost my tack room key....
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Location: Crofton, MD
Somehow we managed to lose the tack room key to my 2002 Chaparral horse trailer, and of course the tack room is locked.Since they don't make Chaparral's anymore I'm at a loss as to what to do about getting a new key. Obviously I could call a locksmith but before I shell out the $$$ for that I want to see if any of you guys have a suggestion. I tried to pick the lock and let me tell you they make it look a lot easier on tv, I don't know the company who made the lock, since that info is on the inside of the tack room, but there is a 4 digit code underneath the lock on the outside. Could this be helpful?
Posted 2013-11-01 1:17 PM (#155634 - in reply to #155633) Subject: RE: Lost my tack room key....
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Posts: 136 Location: Watertown, TN
That code, the brand of lock and a locksmith will easily get you a new key. Many of these locks share a key. Fortunately most people don't realize there only so many cuts that can be made on a key that small. If you have a GOOD locksmith in your area he may recognize the code and be able to provide a key with out the brand.
Posted 2013-11-01 3:02 PM (#155637 - in reply to #155633) Subject: RE: Lost my tack room key....
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Posts: 1351 Location: Decatur, Texas
Originally written by flyingxchanges on 2013-11-01 12:59 PM
Somehow we managed to lose the tack room key to my 2002 Chaparral horse trailer, and of course the tack room is locked.Since they don't make Chaparral's anymore I'm at a loss as to what to do about getting a new key. Obviously I could call a locksmith but before I shell out the $$$ for that I want to see if any of you guys have a suggestion. I tried to pick the lock and let me tell you they make it look a lot easier on tv, I don't know the company who made the lock, since that info is on the inside of the tack room, but there is a 4 digit code underneath the lock on the outside. Could this be helpful?
I hate to say it but most trailers are keyed the same, unless someone has added an aftermarket deadbolt.... Check with a friend before wasting money on a locksmith... One of the keys to my 2004 Sundowner fits a neighbors 2012 Cimarronas well as a 2001 Exiss SS300 that I just bought from the auction. Also the keys to my S&H steel trailer fits the other lock on my Sundowner too....
Posted 2013-11-01 3:22 PM (#155638 - in reply to #155633) Subject: RE: Lost my tack room key....
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Location: Crofton, MD
That's what I'm trying to do right now - unfortunately none of my friends have keys to their tack rooms either. I was thinking the same could be said for camper keys, so I'm going to see if I can find someone with a similar key.
Posted 2013-11-02 7:19 AM (#155653 - in reply to #155633) Subject: RE: Lost my tack room key....
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Posts: 2453 Location: Northern Utah
I sure wouldn't spend a lot of time chasing others keys in hopes of finding one that fits. Hook the trailer up and drive over to your local locksmith. I've had to do this a few times over the years with various equipment trailers on construction sites. It's not a big deal or very expensive to have the locksmith pick the lock and cut a couple of new keys.
Even if you fin a key that fits, You still need to go get a couple of new keys cut, So just go straight to the locksmith and get it all done in one stop.
Posted 2013-11-05 5:05 PM (#155677 - in reply to #155633) Subject: RE: Lost my tack room key....
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Posts: 560 Location: Mena, AR
I haven't called this number in a while: 800-837-2505 so I don't know if it still works. Leave them a message with your lock number and they will send you a key(s) and a bill. You can tell who made your lock, then you can google them for a key number.
Lost my tack room key....
