those blasted locks on the topper

[Tom7227]

Anyone have a decent way to keep those locking handles on a topper from getting gunked up? I've put the condoms on them, lubed them, sprayed them with a couple of cleaners, whacked them with a hammer - just about everything I can think of. No dice. Going to get the third or fourth set now, but I'd sure like to know how to get them to last.

Thanks for you time.

Tom

[jwhjr]

I just spray JB-80 into the lock and it's been good so far. It was sticking a bit last summer and that did the trick. Now I just do it every couple of months or so.

[IFallsRon]

Mine came from the factory with a rubber cover. Maybe they're available through your dealer.

[BoxMN]

I follow you! I have 4 on mine, and only two of them still work, but it is 11 years old, so that is actually pretty good. I use WD40 on the good ones now, wish I would have right from the start. One of them takes only my practices hands to get the key in anymore, hehe, so I need to replace them this summer. I think the key is to spray them with ANYTHING, but do it about 2 or 3 times a year, especailly before winter.

[Hafnutz]

I used to replace mine with garage door/locks. Look the same but usually cheaper. I used a light oil in mine but they still didn't last long. Ever notice how one key often fits all?

[Tom7227]

$32 for the pair. has to be a better way. Keep it coming.

[McGurk]

I'd use a silicone based spray that will hold up longer and better in cold temps. Otherwise use powdered graphite as it doesn't pull in dust like a liquid lube will.