From the Tampa Bay Fall RV Show to the Open Road: ONNAIS Makes Coming Home Smarter

TL;DR: The 2026 Tampa Bay Fall RV Show ran November 5-8 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida. Out on the show floor with a line of travel trailers behind it, our ONNAIS Guard SE RV door lock showed what a practical entry upgrade looks like: an 8-key illuminated keypad, dual remote fobs, a rotary latch knob, and a concealed mechanical key under the DEADBOLT cover for compatible right-hinged towable doors.

Walk the red carpet at the Florida State Fairgrounds during the Tampa Bay Fall RV Show (November 5-8, 2026; Thursday through Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM), and you see the same routine at almost every rig. Folks step up the entry stairs, test the screen door, check the kitchen counter space, and picture where their gear will ride.

Sooner or later, every hand lands on the entry latch.

A factory travel trailer latch keeps out honest people and nobody else, and half the time it leaves you digging through a pocket for a tiny silver key that looks just like the baggage-bay key next to it. When an RV is your rolling home base, the front door is the piece of hardware you touch first and last every single day. Upgrading that handle is one of the fastest ways to take the friction out of camp life.

ONNAIS on the Ground at the Tampa Bay Fall RV Show

Set against the row of trailers and red show carpet in Tampa, our ONNAIS Guard SE puts the working parts right where you can inspect them in daylight.

Look closely at the lock body and box in the photo above, and four practical details stand out right away:

• 8-digit keypad (1 through 8, check mark, and ONNAIS one-touch lock button): Built for direct PIN entry (5 to 15 digits long using keys 1 through 8) without pulling out a key ring.
• Top rotary knob (lock / unlock icons): Our Guard SE retains the traditional rotary latch style on the exterior face while pairing it with electronic deadbolt control.
• Concealed mechanical keyhole (DEADBOLT silicone cover): Flip up the gray protective flap at the bottom of the handle recess to reach the physical key cylinder whenever you want a non-electronic backup.
• Compact all-metal exterior housing (6.3 in x 4.72 in): Sized for standard towable openings rather than oversized bus-style motorhome doors.

On-Site Video Preview: Watch our short daylight clip from the Tampa Bay Fall RV Show ([v15044gf0000dbnuq67og65t5r6f1n5g.MP4](C:/Users/79316/Desktop/ONNAIS文章配图/Tampa RV Show/v15044gf0000dbnuq67og65t5r6f1n5g.MP4)) to see the Guard SE keypad layout, rotary knob, and side latch profile up close.

From Carrying a Key Ring to Walking Right In

Most RV accessories promise the moon and hand you another gadget to babysit. A good keyless RV door lock earns its keep on ordinary nights when your hands are full of grocery bags, dog leashes, or firewood.

1. Keypad Entry with Random Digit Camouflage

When you walk back from the bathhouse or pull into a late-night stopover, you punch in your code, hit the check button, and step inside. On our Guard Series locks, you can also enter random decoy digits before or after your real password (up to 32 digits total in a single entry) so nobody standing nearby can read your code off your finger movement.

After dark, the illuminated keypad lets you see the buttons in low light without holding a phone flashlight in your teeth.

2. Three Ways In on Guard SE (or Four on Guard Smart)

Every RVer camps a little differently, so we split our Guard Series lineup by how you want to manage access:

All three models run on four AA 1.5V alkaline batteries (not included) and keep your programmed code and fob pairing intact during a normal battery swap. On install day, snap a photo of the H2025-XX-XXX key code printed on the back of your remote or inside the battery compartment, and check our keyed-alike customization option if you want two new locks matched to the same mechanical key. For low-voltage beep signals and cold-weather battery upkeep, keep our keyless RV door lock battery checklist handy.

Real RV Life Starts After the Show Gates Close

RV shows are loud, bright, and packed with floorplan brochures. Actual RVing is what happens after you unhitch, level the jacks, hook up shore power, and finally shut the door behind you.

That counter photo above captures the part of the trip nobody puts on a spec sheet: the quiet half hour by the kitchen sink when the highway noise stops, a glass is on the counter, and the rig feels like home.

A door lock is not there to make you think about hardware all evening. It is there so you can press ONNAIS to lock up from outside, or set the interior deadbolt and Child Lock switch from inside, and know the door is latched tight while you unwind. No lock makes a camper invincible, so always pair a solid entry latch with common-sense campground security habits.

Four Everyday Scenarios Where Keyless Entry Pays Off

1. Hands-full campground returns: Unlock with the remote fob as you walk up to the steps with camp chairs or groceries instead of setting bags in the gravel to hunt for keys.
2. Family and group trips: Share one keypad PIN with your spouse or travel partners instead of cutting extra keys that end up lost at the beach.
3. Late-night dog walks: Use the backlit keypad after dark, and use the MUTE setting when you do not want lock beeps waking up the bunkhouse or the neighbors in the next site.
4. Off-season storage: Pull the four AA alkaline batteries before long-term seasonal storage as our manual recommends, press the DEADBOLT silicone keyhole cover shut to keep water out, and use the mechanical key until your next trip.

Check Your Door Fit Before You Order

I will save you the most common install headache right now: no RV door lock is universal.

Even when two trailers sit side by side at the Florida State Fairgrounds, their doors can use different cutouts, thicknesses, or latch geometry. Before ordering a Guard SE, Guard Pro, or Guard Smart, grab a tape measure and verify these five numbers on your rig:

• Hole cutout: 3.75" H x 2.75" W
• Door thickness: 1.25" to 1.5"
• Door opening distance from latch: 1.5"
• Interior backplate thickness: 40 mm (about 1.57"), so close your main door and screen door together to verify the inside plate clears your screen-door slider and trim
• Hinge orientation: Right-hinged doors only (when viewed from outside)

Do not order a Guard Series lock if your rig has:

• A Class A motorhome door
• A Class C 2-pin lock layout
• A glass door or left-hinged entry door

For a step-by-step measuring walkthrough with photos, read our RV door lock sizes guide and our RV door lock compatibility by RV type guide before you pull the old latch out of the door.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which ONNAIS RV door lock is shown in the Tampa Bay Fall RV Show photos?

The lock pictured at the 2026 Tampa Bay Fall RV Show is our ONNAIS Guard SE.

2. What were the dates and hours for the 2026 Tampa Bay Fall RV Show?

According to the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA), the 2026 Tampa Bay Fall RV Show ran November 5-8, 2026 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Thursday through Saturday and 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Sunday.

3. Does the ONNAIS Guard SE use the ONNAIS smartphone app?

No. Our Guard SE and Guard Pro unlock via keypad password, remote key fob, and mechanical backup key. If you want Bluetooth app control, in-app battery checks, up to 10 one-time passwords, and an exterior emergency power port, choose our ONNAIS Guard Smart.

4. Will an ONNAIS RV lock fit every camper at the show?

No. Our Guard Series locks fit most right-hinged travel trailer, fifth wheel, and camper doors with a 3.75" H x 2.75" W cutout and 1.25" to 1.5" door thickness. They are not compatible with Class A motorhomes, Class C 2-pin door locks, glass doors, or left-hinged doors.

From Tampa to Your Next Campground: Pick the Right Lock for Your Rig

Whether you walked the Florida State Fairgrounds during the November 5-8 Tampa Bay Fall RV Show or you are prepping your trailer at home for the winter snowbird run, the right door upgrade comes down to how you use your rig:

• Weekend and seasonal trailer owners who want keypad + fob simplicity with a rotary handle: Start with our ONNAIS Guard SE.
• Two-door travel trailer or fifth wheel owners who want one remote fob to run both doors: Step up to two ONNAIS Guard Pro locks.
• Full-timers and hosts who want Bluetooth app management, one-time guest codes, and an emergency power port: Choose our ONNAIS Guard Smart.
• Owners with a working mechanical latch who do not mind carrying keys, or owners with Class A / left-hinged doors: Keep your current setup or shop a motorhome-specific lock instead.

Measure your cutout first, pick the access style that matches your trips, and browse the full ONNAIS RV Door Lock collection before you hit the road.