window locks best brands/solutions

[2StrokeDiesel]

ok my windows are those types that slide lock in place and I want to install window locks. What are your thoughts and recommendations on window lock brand/types, screws, or what have you installed.

2StrokeDiesel

[prairieschooner]

If I were to question the locks on ours I would simply use a wooden dowel, just like my Grandparents did years ago. KISS still works!

[Neweller]

Steve, exactly. Another slick little device is those little aluminum twists locks for sliding windows. I used these in homes and in several coaches including Newell's. The little screw heads could leave a slight mar where the screw hits, on mine it was never really noticeable and it will be in a spot right near the window frame.

Here is a sample photo of what they look like.

[NewellCrazy]

Here is the link to what Ken is referencing.

Link: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0052TBLJI/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative =9325&creativeASIN=B0052TBLJI&linkCode=as2&tag=aff iliatechie-20">Prime Line U-10551 Sliding Window Locks ** 6 PACK -- 12 TOTAL LOCKS **</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=affiliatechie-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0052TBLJI" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />

[NewellCrazy]

Or this type: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002KFZVFW/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative =9325&creativeASIN=B002KFZVFW&linkCode=as2&tag=aff iliatechie-20">National Hardware V818 Aluminum Sliding Window Movable Stop</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=affiliatechie-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B002KFZVFW" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />

[NewellCrazy]

You could also try out this master lock product.

Link: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002YUX8I/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative =9325&creativeASIN=B0002YUX8I&linkCode=as2&tag=aff iliatechie-20">Master Lock 265DCCSEN Dual-Function Security Bar</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=affiliatechie-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0002YUX8I" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />

[prairieschooner]

The last one looks allot like an expensive stick!

[Neweller]

Originally Posted by NewellCrazy

Here is the link to what Ken is referencing.

Link: Prime Line U-10551 Sliding Window Locks ** 6 PACK -- 12 TOTAL LOCKS **

Sean, those are cool with the rubber protectors. That would prevent any possible marring I was speaking of. Have not used this particular type but should do the trick just fine. Thanks.

[Neweller]

Originally Posted by prairieschooner

The last one looks allot like an expensive stick!

Steve, you're probably right. I could maybe see the advantage if wanting it to be adjustable for opening the window part way, but the little guys I was showing is good for this as well. I guess an advantage of your stick will be after they eventually take our guns, this may be one of our new weapons of choice.

[Cheri Smith]

$20.00 isn't much for a little piece of mind for us ladies. I know however if someone wants to get in they will. But it also helps keep the honest, honest.

[Newell Attack]

Something to consider is this, Locks keep honest people honest but you can't stop a thief with a brick or a tire tool. I don't lock my compartments, I figure it is cheaper to replace the goods then it is to repair the busted compartment doors.

Jeff

[Archie T. Hogan]

Originally Posted by NewellCrazy

Here is the link to what Ken is referencing.

Link: Prime Line U-10551 Sliding Window Locks ** 6 PACK -- 12 TOTAL LOCKS **

Thank you for posting your link I went ahead and bought a set.

Archie

[JustDustin]

Jeff you're right about the brick or tire tool. But I still lock my compartments because why make it easy for the thieves if we don't have too?

[prairieschooner]

If they try to take our guns away, I will have to move to Texas.

[Newellin Thunder]

Texas here we come.

[stewart33]

If the stick doesn't keep them out you can use it as a weapon. Example: beat them with it.

[prairieschooner]

If someone gets past the stick, the are serious and deserve a serious response........Lead Poisoning! Mr. Winchester lives close by.

[jWolfe]

You could always get an alarm system that says in an Arnold voice " step away from the coach". Haha