Remote Hardcover Locks

[filpee]

Generally I dont mind using the key to unlock/lock the hardcover but I got thinking about the idea of a remote lock and how best to implement it.

I came up with the idea of using those really strong electro magnetic locks. If we bolt one on each side of the tub then place a lump of metal on the door itself.....

doh. bet itd suck the car battery dry in a matter of days.

back to the drawing board.

[SCRIBR]

I just wish mine opened more and didnt have 2 be pushed down to lock it

[SCRIBR]

good idea though

[Dagabond]

i just wish mine opened more and didnt have 2 be pushed down to lock it

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Adjust the tabs on the tub they have slots in them....

There is a thread further down in this section somewhere of a company that WAS looking at manufacturing these....never heard much else about it.

[seventytwo]

Instead of using electromagnets how about two central locking solenoids fitted side ways that push a rod though a eyelet attached to your hard cover. could use a sedan fob an unlock with the boot release and only uses power when activated.

[Ralph Wiggum]

linear actuators that over centre to hold it down...

[benmwhite]

What about this???

http://www.electric-life.com/shopdisplaypr...4&cat=TALEGATOR

[Goobz]

AWC were the ones looking at developing a kit. Might be worth calling them or emailing them to see how they went with it.

Chris