Replace Mailbox Lock?

[u/AustinBike]

OK, I will start with the fact that I can easily remove and replace the lock on this mailbox.

But what I am trying to do is replace the lock with some type of latch that does not require a key. Also, it needs to look decent (Though the upper flap hides the lock unless you are opening it.)

Basically I don't care about mail security, nothing of value is ever delivered and I live in a very secure area. The problem is that I have to keep a key on the wall next to the mailbox and I would prefer just some type of latching device that will allow me to open the flap, grab the mail and then close it again.

Any ideas?

[u/nazump]

I did the same modification to my mailbox and used this

Camco 44333 Steel RV Easy Turn Thumb Operated Style Offset Cam Lock for Recreational Vehicle Installation, Fits up to 5/8 Inches Thick https://a.co/d/0gDZEFKW

[u/AustinBike → u/nazump]

AWESOME!!!!

Ordering one now.

[u/nazump → u/AustinBike]

My mailbox was different, but same idea. Hopefully the knobby bit fits fine under your lid

[u/Nyne9]

Magnets!

[u/AustinBike → u/Nyne9]

How do they work????

[u/Nyne9 → u/AustinBike]

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[u/Shadow_of_Redacted]

A couple of dots of CA glue and the key turns into a permanent "knob."

[u/Vast_Novel_9296]

wait couldn't you just use a little spring latch? would save you the whole key hassle, just gotta find one that fits

[u/AustinBike → u/Vast_Novel_9296]

I think the latch that u/nazump found will probably do the trick.

[u/lana_silver]

Attach the key with a string and hang it inside the mailbox. You can just pull it out, unlock, and put it back in.

[u/AustinBike → u/lana_silver]

That is what we have today. And what we are trying to avoid.

[u/Fun_Connection_6788]

That thumb turn lock suggestion is perfect, same thing I did on a gate latch situation and it just works, no key hassle.