The Tevlaphee lock is among the equipment I bought for the van. My interior planning kept the cab and access points in mind alongside the work happening in the cargo area.
The cargo floor during my preparation session before sound deadening.
The item in my kit
I bought Tevlaphee Steering-Wheel Lock as part of my camper van equipment.
The Tevlaphee lock is among the equipment I bought for the van. My interior planning kept the cab and access points in mind alongside the work happening in the cargo area.
Where it fits my build
My Day 87 plan put the body openings ahead of the aluminum framing, flooring and wall panels. I specifically included the shower drain and the openings for three water tanks in that order of work.
I removed cargo tie-down hardware to leave mounting points for the extrusion framing, and removed door trim for the later insulation and paneling. SketchUp helped me plan how those separate jobs would fit together.
Removing stuck-on residue during the floor cleanup.
My build notes
The useful part of this diary entry is the sequence. I wanted to finish the drilling while the interior metal was bare, so later work would not mean opening finished surfaces again.
The photographs show my preceding floor-preparation session. Sweeping, washing and removing residue created the starting point for the interior work I described next.
I planned the openings and mounting access before enclosing the interior.
Alternative products
Two alternatives to compare
The Club 3100 and 3000 both use a twin-hook arrangement. Their black-and-gold and yellow finishes offer two visible alternatives to the Tevlaphee bar.
The Club 3100 Steering-Wheel Lock
This black-and-gold lock spans the steering wheel with a twin-hook bar. Its keyed mechanism adds a visible locking device inside the cab.
