Leer camper top lock from the inside?

Was curious as to if anybody has made a lock for when they are camping on the inside from anyone on the outside trying to turn the handles to the open position?

 

I intend to do this along with a drawer system in the near future. I just have to find the time and energy. So if when I do eventually get around to it, you don't have a solution, I will send you what I come up with. Currently I am planning on just locking one side of my canopy hatch, probably with a latch that connects to and prevents the outside handle from being turned.

 

Exactly you get me lol. I’ve camped out a couple of times now and it just annoys me that I cannot lock the latch is from the inside.

 

If I were doing something like this, I would do something like weld a washer onto the rod and bolt a couple tabs to the window frame. Then just drop a pin through the holes. You don’t want something with a key where you have to fumble around for the key in the dark, if you have to get out in an emergency.

 

absolutely. Totally agree. You may have broken the ice with this idea. Ill def test this out at work this coming week! If it works, you own the invention!

 

I have a single knob in the middle, with a lock, on the inside are cables the twisting knob pull to release the latches. If I lock the knob, I can pull the cables from the inside to release it, but I have to make sure I don’t leave my keys in it, because if I shut it, the knob will still remain locked until I use the key to unlock it.

 

Ya this is the entire reason I even bought a handgun. Why lock the only way in/out of a small space? I'm not even a big guy and I couldnt fit through the window if I had that option

 

I just installed a pop n lock key lock and the corresponding automated lock. You could lock the truck while inside etc. it also has an emergency lever to unlock from inside.

It’s a bit pricey(i think around 180 with the lock). I integrated it with my tailgate pop n lock so now my canopy and tailgate are locked when the car is locked. I plan to insert a switch somewhere to disable the lock incl case some breaks into my vehicle and unlocks the rear where I keep most stuff.

If you want more specifics lmk.

 

Install a remote start with lock/unlock feature. Press button and topper locks/unlocks with rest of truck. Canopy should have an emergency release incase you need to get out in a hurry.

 

I have an ARE and if it's locked I can still get out from the inside. Does Leer not have that feature? The only time I lock it when I'm sleeping in it is if I'm at a rest stop or gas station

 

I'm a simpleton, for years now I've just used a loop of paracord looped over the locking bars then connected to one of the internal tie downs with one of those cheap aluminum key-chain carabiners. If you're really paranoid about someone slipping a knife in and cutting it you could use a short length of steel cable from Lowes/HD. The only time I put the loop on it is when I'm in a truck stop or something like that.

 

Alternately, you could just pop rivet a couple of small L brackets to both the window frame and the shell frame and slide a pin or keychain carabiner through the holes. Ex. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbil...ERCH=REC-_-pipsem-_-202033892-_-202034303-_-N
It's not like it has to be super secure, you'll wake up if someone start rattling it or tugging on it.

 

Do you not have a release on the inside of your canopy? I have a Leer with the single handle in the middle, and I can lock that and then close it from the inside and it stays locked. Then there is a release cable I pull to open it up and get out.

 

I think hes got the cheaper T handles down in each corner of the window.

One reason i like my bed stiffeners is all the holes in them. Put a carabiner (or 2) from the top hole on the bed stiffener to the latch bar on the inside of the glass

 

Yeah judging by his photo it has two t handles. Can’t do the auto lock/unlock with those.
Easiest solution is a carabiner and paracord or similar.