Fastec FIC - How a couple of hurricanes affected a key design

STORYTIME!
In this video we are going to explore how a key design changed (in theory) because of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Fastec locks were used on FEMA trailers (Katrina Trailers) and there ended up being some problems 😏
As far as WHY the key changed this is just theory, there is zero factual basis for these theories.
Facts:
•We couldn’t get FIC blanks for several months because of the design change from August to about Sept was when Ilco got the shelves at distributors restocked
•There were Hurricanes
•Fastec locks are used on RV’s, Mobile Homes, and “Katrina” Trailers during these hurricanes
•2005/2006 just sucked, for a lot of people

[@JoshLepowskyWaverlyLock]

I've been a locksmith for 22 years and this is the kind of information I love to listen to while I'm on the road. Very useful and good to know I know it's a lot of work Jason appreciate it. Look forward to the next one. I'd love to share ideas for topics perhaps the Greenwald washer and dryer locks?

[@Sl0oMo0-y1t]

That's what I love about locksmithing. You're always learning something new

[@lockeduplocksmith]

Very nice history lesson, thanks for the information.

[@TexasFire]

The deadbolt would by design would turn from 9 to 3 but was only supposed to be able to be removed in the 12 position. In some cases, the key could be removed in the 3 or 9 positions. If this happened, the key would be almost impossible to re-insert jamming up the lock and impossible to actuate from the inside. Someone would have to pick the lock back to the 12 position before the key could be inserted. I know this because I owned an rv with this issue and I have run into the issue with rv customers over the years. Hope this help to clarify the situation. 😊

[@mattoliverau]

Great history lesson and the lab coat and whiteboard comes out! To be honest I was like meh history lesson but turned out to be really interesting and engrossing!

[@ChevroletDude]

Back In The Day. I Hear Story About Vehicle Key Work Difference Vehicle Too. Scary.

[@geraldskinner63]

Interesting! I bought one of those aero-lock FIC try out sets that hasn’t worked on a lock yet. Maybe someday…

[@joedouglas4084]

Great video. Never knew what happened to FIC 1. I prefer Ilco key blanks didn't check JMA Very informative love the white board you are the best

[@citylockapolytechnikeyllcc7936]

I use OEM Globallink blanks... sure, they are purple and not black, but customers like them. I found ILCO AFTERMARKET RV keys to split even when gently held in key machine vice.

[@joedouglas4084]

I have few Globa Link in stock have found a lot of problems with Ilco quality control also

[@mumbles1justin]

Interesting history lesson👍🏼👍🏼

[@FTRVDenny]

Great info! i have an RV and work on RVs a lot with lockouts and repairs. I added a separate deadbolt to mine. I have opened several RV's with FICkeys I have laying around.

[@lynh8378]

Neat information, thanks!

[@kenhoggard7044]

I heard the formaldehyde was in the carpet glue/carpet material

[@stephenzies8867]

W0W Now I Know About What I Didn't Know. Nice I Always Learn Something New From Jason. His knowledge Is Priceless. Thank You ! 👍

[@TheCastleLocksmith]

Great stuff, super interesting.

[@Dayman0war]

Very interesting, thanks for all the info. You're making me smarter 😂

[@kenchilton]

Trailer locks are just to keep the normal people out when parked deep in the woods. I saw that movie.

[@RubberBanned]

I always wondered the difference when I was working on those!

[@citylockapolytechnikeyllcc7936]

Still only 50 key changes.. they did not add depths to increase this. The change must have been only to the lock mechanism, NOT the cylinder. There are 4 prefixes for codes, but they all repeat the same bittings.

[@selock]

@@citylockapolytechnikeyllcc7936 yep, no change to the keys or anything 🤷‍♂️ even with their newest series it still only has 50 lol

[@LoxSmith]

That was excellent

[@fillup40]

A no win situation.

[@jmr]

Whiteboard? Is that you? It's been so long. What did Jason do with you? Thanks for all the good times buddy. ♥️ Whiteboard ♥️

[@outlawlocksmith]

Cam Key Used 1 - 5 Wafer. So Key Fit Difference Lock.

[@kevinkoepke8311]

I remember this in the news. Just to let you know, Bob and Mary are now married. Thanks, Jason

[@selock]

that happens when people start dipping into the “sugar” 😂

[@237photo]

You should do a video on bullshit keys like the ch751 and c413a…. Etc