Rav4 Spare Wheel Cover Padlock - Which Is Best?

[EastLondonGuy]

Hi,

I need a decent weatherproof padlock.

It needs to be small enough to fit the small hole.

Any advice?

My current one rusted stiff!!!!

Cheers,

S

[Raistlin]

Go here:

http://www.nothingbutpadlocks.com/products/weather-proof-padlocks/long-shackle-weatherproof-padlock

They are marine padlocks so waterproof

[EastLondonGuy]

Thanks. Will that definitely fit the hole? Furthermore, the loop is quite long on that padlock, I don't want it to hang down, obvious it's been locked!

[Raistlin]

If you look at the site they do a number of locks to suit all purposes, measure your old one and match it up to the lock of your choice.

[gjnorthall]

The lock is cosmetic - the cover can easily be removed with the lock in place. The important thing is that the spare is secured by a locking wheel nut.

[redlew]

Very hard to find a small weatherproof padlock. I used a non weatherproof one and changed it every year. I managed to get a marine grade one from a locksmith in Leeds. Best to find a locksmith with a big stock and check that it fits.

[crofter]

Mine is simply "locked" with a security headed screw and a nyloc nut plus the locking wheel nut on the wheel itself

The key to undo it is then kept in the jack and brace bag

Del