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Cam-action door latch with pre-installed 1" diameter pipe is ideal for side doors that are smaller than rear doors on your trailer. Double-action handle protects against jarring while driving. Non-removable pin helps keep your cargo safe.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (493 Customer Reviews)
Cam-action door latch with pre-installed 1" diameter pipe is ideal for side doors that are smaller than rear doors on your trailer. Double-action handle protects against jarring while driving. Non-removable pin helps keep your cargo safe.Item was as described, well made and performs flawlessly. It matched the rear door latches and adds confidence that items being transported or stored in the trailer will remain secured. As others have stated use 5/16 carriage bolts. I found for my use 2-1/2" bolts were way too long. Therefore, I cut them flush and siliconed over them just for good measure. I used 5/16, 2" fender washers with nylon lock nuts. In addition, I reenforced the back walls and door with steel slotted flat bar. I drilled one hole over size to ensure fit between the mounting bolts. I highly recommend this product from etrailer. Always fast shipping and unmatched customer service. You can definitely buy with confidence from etrailer. Great company and staff!
Cut up my wife’s cutting board to make a spacer for the side door, other than that piece of cake. Much better than the original latch with a padlock.
Thanks for the follow up. We just bought a Look 6' x 12' cargo trailer that only had the in-door lock on the side door. Of course we wanted to beef that up and in searching found your site. After reading the reviews we ordered the #305736 36" side door bar lock assembly on 1/20 and received it 1/22. Great! We installed it the next day in about an hour. It went on with minimal effort (drilling the holes was the worst) and looks as if it came on the trailer. We did install the hinge side over the door trim and used backer plywood inside with oversized washers and locking washers. We did the same for the door bracket. The pictures on your site from customers helped us, so we have attached a couple of our own. Thanks e-trailer! The Wheelers
I just attached the 36" latch bar. it only took about 30 minutes. Took longer to make sure it was positioned right and not to impede on the rv latch. I included a small bracket on the door as well. Latch hardware seems better the originals on back. 5/16" carriage bolts are needed. I used 2 1/2" then cut off anything past the nut. Pictures included.
Steve S.
12/9/2013
Michael,Im doing exactly what you did putting this bar lock over an RV style door. The door is about 12 from being flush with the trailer side and it looks like yours may be too. Did you bend the strap to get it to lay flat against the door? I thought of spacing out the hinge plates so theyre flush with the door but dont think that would look good.Also, did you remove the rear lip on the aluminum trim the hinge plates are mounted over, space under the hinge plates, or just mount over it?Thanks,Steve
Michael
12/27/2013
Steve,there is an aluminum trim around the rv door, I just bumped the hinge of the bar to the closest lip of that alum. trim to the door basically mounting over the top of the trim -so on top of the left side bump and bumped the right side if that makes sense. it kinda naturally fits. the bar lays nice and tight to the door by just mounting it ad is. Add some metal straps on iside of door mount to beef that up. I used 2 or 2.5 inch bolts with oversized washers on inside alum. jamb and cut off excess bolt and grindedsanded smooth to nut. I siliconed the gaps on the outside above hinge because it wont sit flat due to the alum. trim so water doeant get on by bolts. Hope that helps.
Patrick B.
12/28/2013
Michael K.
10/24/2014
Working great. Would order from you again.
Scot S.
3/5/2015
Is there a weak point created when bolting the hinges so close to the edge of the door opening? Could you install one of these by moving the whole assembly to the left, thus creating room for hinge backplates? I guess you would have to lower the mount point as well, to avoid the doors backplate from hitting the factory lock and use a shorter but wider door backplate.I assume you feel your hinges are secure. I have yet to take ownership of my trailer so I dont know what kind of stud is framing the door.I am so happy this accessory is available. I really didnt notice the pitiful side door lock until after I purchased my trailer. A crowbar and about 5 seconds is all it would take to get inside!
Patrick B.
3/9/2015
E-trailer did an excellent job of shipping and handling of the product sent to me. It is of high quality and should last for years. It was delivered when they said it would be and I have installed it. Quite happy with it but wish that they would stock a 45" bar lock
Les S.
8/31/2016
The latch assembly is exactly what I needed for the shed that I built to house my small refrigerator. The critters or other unwanted cant get in.
We recieved our door-bar on Thursday Evening, and Friday I installed it in about an hour. I purchased $7.50 worth of carriage bolts & washers & ny-lock nut. 2.5 carriage bolt for the 36" rod hinge & 2" for the door. Our older Aluma trailer door lock with the "rod & lever" closure was not keeping the door completely closed plus the keys are obsolete and needed a new key.
With this set up my doors stay sealed to keep out dirt & dust and I can use any heavy duty lock. (Lock upgrade purchase soon) Thanks for fast delivery service too. Odered on Monday & recieved on Thursday!
Plus we love our 1.25 receiver hitch for our VW Jettawagen which we use to haul our bicycles! (purchased in October). We Paid $75 to have it professionally installed but saved $100 on the hitch.
Great replacement super fast delivery! Broke both door locks end of last week and received them today!
Pretty nice product. Appears to be made in the USA by Polar. One of the welds is what I would call sub par, but the rest look OK. Easy install on my cargo trailer's side door. Takes 5/16" carriage bolts.
It makes a big difference having one of these added to my side trailer door for security. Well built and was easy to install.
The door latch was a great replacement for one of our enclosed trailers.
Works great gives a good positive lock you don’t have to worry about the door opening when the trailer flexes
Product is solid. Used it for a different purpose.
Met my expectations
Prompt shipment, Quality product, insufficient dimensional detail to determine the designed relationship between the hinge mounting surface plane and the door surface plane when door is in the closed position. Had to buy the product in order to determine the applicability. Was able to adapt after determining the required shim thickness.see attached pix.
Overall a great experience. The only issue I had was the hole were not quite the length specified, they are off about 1/4 inch. I had to re-drill into my trailer. Not too big a deal. I would order them again if I needed.
This item was closest match to an existing latch which had failed. Measurements provided on the site were accurate, allowing me to properly identify the right item. Latch arrived, was installed, and worked as advertised. Thank You!
No surprises. Shiny steel finish. Since all trailers are unique, plan on getting your own hardware.
Received the item very quickly for having chosen the "economy" shipping. Installed on 2015 Haulmark Transport side door for additional security, used in conjunction with a puck lock. Install was easy with the help of the reviews from this site, particularly the one from Michael K. I attached mine in the same manner as Michael, on top of the aluminum trim and butted up against the lip. I believe it would be just as functional and still secure through a vertical post if secured at the edge of the aluminum trim, however there seems to be better door engagement with it on top of the trim. I've attached a close-up of the mounting, as the description in other reviews is lacking in clarity. The door is rather flimsy on the this model of trailer, as I'm sure is the same with most trailers, so some backing will be required inside the door for the mounting hardware to distribute the load. I used a 1/8"x2" strap steel that I found at the local hardware store. Very satisfied with the end result, quality product at a great price.
here is a pic of the trailer I built, used the products from your place. started with a simple
utility trailer, and build this enclosed trailer.
Ryan
3/28/2016
Ed- awesome build. Im building something very similar. Where did you get the trim for the door so it can seal? Also what about the larger top trim?
My shed door didn't close well and the shed was becoming a haven for wasps. After searching for a door latch that would seal the door I found your website and you had the perfect product for my project.
Your site was easy to navigate and simple to use. I was happy with the email updates on the shipping status and the latch arrived in good time and in good condition.
This might be the first time your trailer parts were used to fix a shed, so I'm including a picture.
All in all, a great experience.
Trailer I bought didn't have it and I wanted it. Only regret is you don't have mounting hard for it. I'll get it local.
Kenneth W.
12/8/2022
Mounted and working GREAT!
Came as described, and in the time frame described(less than actually). Good customer service!
Great service and great product! Thank you! We’ll be back.
Holds door securely shut. I added a custom bracket to stabilize the side of this homemade box, by using the back door as a shear wall. See special bracket just below top hinge, under rod. The right wall cannot vibrate when driving, or be pushed out by contents inside.
My trailer didn't come with one so I was always worried about the side door coming open. Not anymore!! This item is perfect for what I needed, easy install too. A LOT cheaper price then expected! Arrived sooner then was told.
Greg
6/11/2018
Loved your product! Easy to install, great price, and arrived earlier then expected! Piece of mind now going down the road. That side door is NOT coming open! Ill be back!
Greg
5/22/2019
Perfect! No issues....its strong and smooth operation....and PEACE OF MIND my sidedoor will NOT come open driving 65 on the highway.
Product was great and in stock. I ordered this on Friday and it was not going to ship until the following Wednesday with a planned Saturday delivery. I called on Monday to ask why it would take 5 days to get it off the shelf and out the door for shipping. The Customer Service person was not very informative and basically said it was what it was. However, after my call they ended up shipping on Monday and I received on Wednesday. So all ended well but I didn't understand the need for drama. If it is going to take 4-5 days to get shipping started, then state that in the order so customer sets the correct expectations.
In the end, I'm happy with the product - I'd buy again, but I think I would call it in the next time rather than ordering through my account.
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The W.
1/29/2015
This product still works great and looks like new! We will go to you first if we have any other needs.