Lost or broken your Bauer compartment key? This is the exact replacement you need. AP Products 013-689978 is a factory-cut Bauer code 978 key designed for the Bauer RV lock cylinder system used on storage bays, exterior compartment doors, utility panels, and basement compartments across a wide range of RV brands. Order by code, get the right key -- no guessing, no locksmith bill.
Bauer is one of the most common lock manufacturers found on production RVs in North America. Their cylinders appear on Class A motorhomes, Class C motorhomes, fifth wheels, travel trailers, and toy haulers from brands including Forest River, Coachmen, Keystone, Jayco, Heartland, and many others. When a key is lost, worn out, or broken off in the lock, the fix is straightforward -- order the key by its code number.
The code number -- 978 in this case -- is typically stamped or engraved directly on the face of the lock cylinder. It identifies the exact bitting pattern machined into the key blade. AP Products sources these keys to match Bauer's original cut specifications, so the key operates the lock the same way the original did from the factory.
Pre-cut to Bauer code 978 bitting pattern. No re-cutting or modification required -- insert and use.
Compatible with standard Bauer RV lock cylinders found in compartment doors, storage bays, and utility access panels.
Flat key blade at approximately 0.03 inches thick fits Bauer's cylinder keyway without forcing or binding.
At only 0.02 lbs and 4 inches long, this key stores easily in a junk drawer, glove box, or key cabinet as a backup.
Before ordering, confirm your lock's key code. On most Bauer cylinders the code is stamped on the face of the cylinder itself -- look at the lock with the door open and check the flat face surrounding the keyhole. The code may also be printed in your RV's documentation packet or on a tag that came with the original keys at time of purchase.
Bauer lock cylinders are installed at the factory on compartment doors across dozens of RV makes and model years. Common locations where you will find Bauer locks include:
Losing the only key to an exterior compartment on the road is a serious inconvenience. Keeping one or two spare keys on hand -- stored in a separate location from your primary key ring -- is standard practice for full-timers and frequent travelers. At the size and weight of a standard flat key, there is no practical reason not to have a backup.