Lost your key, or just need a spare? The AP Products Bauer Code 953 key is a precisely cut replacement for RV storage compartment locks keyed to Bauer code 953. At under half an ounce and just 2.3 inches long, it rides on your keychain without adding bulk -- and it will be there when you need it.
Bauer locks are among the most widely used compartment lock systems in the RV industry, appearing on storage bays, utility doors, and cargo compartments across hundreds of travel trailer, fifth-wheel, Class A, and Class C motorhome models. Each Bauer key is cut to a specific code -- and code 953 is a common code in that system.
If your compartment door has a Bauer-branded lock cylinder and your existing key is stamped or associated with code 953, this AP Products key (part 013-689953) is the direct replacement or spare you need. No rekeying, no locksmith visit -- just order, receive, and use.
Factory-cut to Bauer code 953 -- slots in and turns smoothly in any Bauer lock cylinder keyed to this code.
At 0.02 lbs and just 0.03 inches thick, this key adds virtually no weight or bulk to your keyring.
2.3-inch overall length fits standard keyring holes and keeps your key set manageable on the road.
AP Products is a leading RV hardware supplier. Part 013-689953 is manufactured to match OEM Bauer key specifications.
Bauer Lock and Hardware produces a widely adopted line of RV compartment lock cylinders used by dozens of RV manufacturers. Their key system assigns a numeric code to each unique cut pattern -- meaning all locks cut to the same code (e.g., 953) open with the same key. This standardized system makes ordering replacement and spare keys straightforward: identify your code, order that code, done.
Bauer-keyed compartments are common on brands including Keystone, Forest River, Coachmen, Gulf Stream, Thor, Heartland, and many others. If your lock cylinder reads "Bauer" and your lost or worn key was code 953, part 013-689953 is your replacement.
Being locked out of a storage compartment on the road is a genuine hassle. Keeping a spare Bauer 953 key in your tow vehicle's glove box or in a small lockbox eliminates that risk entirely. At this size and weight, there is no reason not to carry one.
Your Bauer key code may be stamped on the key itself, printed on a tag that came with the RV, or recorded in your RV's original paperwork. If you have a working key, check the bow (the wide grip end) or the blade near the bow for a stamped number. If the number reads 953 -- or if your keys are known to be Bauer 953 -- this is the correct part.
If you are unsure whether your locks are keyed to code 953, compare your existing key visually to a reference image of the 953 cut pattern, or contact the RV manufacturer or an RV locksmith with your VIN. Ordering the wrong code key will not damage the lock, but it will not operate it either.
RV compartment keys take real abuse -- exposure to weather, constant handling, and occasional dropping on pavement. If your current 953 key has become hard to turn or feels sloppy in the cylinder, the cut faces may be worn down. Replace it before it fails inside the lock cylinder and causes a more expensive problem.