Locked out ?

On a KW in the under the sleeper storage compartment there is usually a knob to open the sleeper door which is a good way to get in.

 

I've driven alot of Classic Freightliners and now drive a Western Star. The Briggs & Stratton B1 key is what I use. I have one in the switch, one under the hood, one on my key ring, and one on the ring I carry in my right pocket. Many of the keys will work on other trucks, especially when you apply slight turning force and jiggle the key. The locks are very simple waffer style pins and are easy to pick or defeat. I carry a lockout kit, but have just as good luck by picking the lock.
Even the double sided key lock on the Columbia can be picked without much effort. I heard a guy on the radio calling for someone who could help a driver who lost his keys, they got into the truck but couldn't find a key thet would start the truck, I picked the switch on that Peterbilt in about 10 seconds.

 

i find that two flat blade screwdrivers work better on the triangle vent windows on the frieghtliners you just turn the window out the wrong way i had a codriver for a while that managed to lock all the keys in the truck about once a week only takes me about 30 seconds to spin the window

 

now ron you been around long enough to know the saying......
locks only keep honest men honest. a thief will get in if they really want to.

 

Heh, exactly.
I used to laugh at the Seinfeld show with all the deadbolts on his door and Kramer still got in.

 

no it was a columbia and no damage you push the flat edge back into the truck instead of out you use two flat blade screwdrivers to push the bar back and the glass in while standing on the running board

 

Ok so Im interested about the seatbelt deal. How do you lock the seatbelt into place so it won't extend any farther? Or is it just a matter that if the doors get opened, the seatbelt won't allow enough room for an intruder to get through the door?

Also whoever said the spare on the belt is a great idea for belt wearers!