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  • Fitting the Junior Locking Door Latch # L1833 on a Homemade Tear Trailer with 1/2 Inch Door Trim
  • The position of the Junior Locking Flush Door Latch, # L1833, will depend on the type of door you are installing it on. If the edge of the door on the trailer is going to be flush with the inside of the of the door jamb on the trailer, then this door latch would not allow enough room for a 1/2 inch piece of trim. The edge of this door latch would have to be flush with the edge of the door. If your door overlaps the door jamb at all, then you would simply position the door latch in a...
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  • Can T-Handle Latch be Opened and Closed from Inside Trailer
  • The T-Handle Locking Stainless Steel Flush Door Latch # L4080 that you referenced does not have a handle on the inside to allow for easily opening and closing of the trailer door. If the latch was not locked and the handle was sticking out in the position to be turned, depending on the design of the door, the latch may be able to be lifted up to open the door from the inside of the trailer. This would require you to have access to the latch and enough room to get a finger under the latch...
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  • How To Remove Old Door Latch From Trailer Door
  • To remove your door latch like # 295-000019, you'll need to remove the 2 screws by the strike plate on the door, and the 3 or 4 screws located on the backside of the latch. From here, you can remove the backing plate, and then push the latch out from the other side of the door. To reassemble the new latch to your door, just repeat the above steps in reverse order.
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  • Replacement Tack Room Door Latch for CM Dakota Horse Trailer
  • It would appear that your CM Dakota horse trailer uses a door latch like the Locking Steel Flush Door Latch with Inside Release # L1930. I have included an image with the measurements for this latch. Please let me know if your latch is different than these measurements.
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  • Replacement Door Latch for 1995 Kiefer Built Golden Eagle Horse Trailer
  • Since trailer makers do not maintain records/specs on smaller items like the door latches used in construction of their trailers you'll be best served by reviewing the linked page that displays all the types of door replacement parts for horse trailers that we offer. Feel free to send me a few photos of your door/latch if you are unable to find a suitable part using the linked page. If possible, remove the latch and measure the size of the opening in the door into which the new latch will...
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  • Locking Door Latch with Inside Release for a 1 Inch Thick Trailer Door
  • I went out to the warehouse to measure the Junior Locking Stainless Steel Flush Door Latch with Inside Release, # L1833. Your trailer door would have to be no larger than 7/8 inches thick for the latch to fit. Instead, you could use latch # L3980. According to the manufacturer, this latch will fit a 1 inch thick door.
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  • Getting A Replacement Door Latch For My 2018 Grand Design Imagine Travel Trailer
  • We offer a number of entry door latch options. If your 2018 Grand Design Imagine came with Global Link latches, you could get a Global Link RV Entry Door Locking Latch Kit with Keyed Alike Option - Black, part # 295-000019, to replace that latch. I have included a product description link and a weblink to all our RV door latches below.
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  • Recommended Entry Door Latch For A Horse Trailer Mid-Tack Room
  • Hey Jeff, The entry door latches we offer have a minimum door thickness requirement of either 1-1/4" or 1-1/2" so you'd need to build up the thickness of the door on the inside of the trailer in order to install a new latch. With yours being 7/8" thick I would cut down a 3/8" thick piece of plywood to match the shape of the latch and then cut a hole in it to match the cutout hole in the door. It should essentially look like a wooden picture frame. You can paint it to match then door latch...
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  • Are There Left and Right Hand Entry Door Locks
  • To answer your question, there are not left and right hand opening door latches. Something like the Global Link RV Entry Door Locking Latch Kit # 295-000019 can be used on doors with either left-hand or right-hand side hinges by turning the latch kit upside down. Most entry doors are hinged on the right side, but it looks like you have the rare door that is hinged on the left side. While this is understandably awkward, there isn't a latch kit that will turn the same way as a door that is...
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  • Replacement Door Latch for Trailer
  • While there are replacement door latches that may work for your 2004 Fleetwood, trailer manufacturers do not keep a list or database of parts for years, makes and models of trailer so we would not have access to information about the door on your trailer. To get the correct replacement latch you would need to know the manufacturer of the door and if it is a Global Link, Bauer, Lippert Components, Fastec (FIC), or TriMark standard entry door latch you can use the Global Link RV Entry Door...
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  • Replacement Entry Door Latch For A 2005 Exiss Sport Gooseneck Horse Trailer
  • To get the correct entry door latch for your 2005 Exiss Sport Gooseneck Horse Trailer you'll need to first remove the current door latch and measure the cutout hole. The Global Link RV Entry Door Locking Latch Kit with Keyed Alike Option - Black # 295-000019 you linked to will fit a cutout hole of 2-1/2" to 3" wide x 3-1/2" to 4" tall and a door thickness of 1-1/4" to 1-1/2" thick. If your cutout hole is different and you need help finding the correct fitting door latch please reply back...
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  • Rear Door/Ramp Latch Placement for Horse Trailer
  • Where you install the latch depends on where you locate the pipe and handle of the Cam-Action Lockable Door Latch item # 305736 on the opposite door. These components are typically centered on the back doors but you will want to install the latch last.
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  • Flush Mount Door Latch for Cargo Trailer Side Door
  • Thank you for the detailed photo, it was a great help. The latches are actually not designed to fit the thickness of the door so you could use whichever size would allow the pin to catch in the door lip. f you were able to make it so the door did not have a gap, then you could use a door latch such as the Paneloc Slam Latch # F708-204P011, which is 2" long x 1-5/8" wide with a mounting hole diameter of 3/16" and a pin width of 7/16". A different option would be the Paneloc Slam Latch #...
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  • Replacing The Dressing Room Door Latch On A 1995 Featherlite Trailer
  • I can certainly point you in the right direction. I am sorry to say that there is not a way to look up a trailer VIN to know what kind of latch you will need. The original manufacturer of the trailer may be able to provide that info. On a trailer almost 30 years old that may be a long shot though. The best way to determine what latch you will need will be to measure the thickness of the door, and the size of the latch cutout. For example the Global Link RV Entry Door Locking Latch # 295-000019...
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  • Replacement Tack Room Door Latch for Horse Trailer
  • We have a few options for door latches that might be good replacements for yours. There is the Bauer Products Manger Door Lock for Horse Trailers # BA95FR. This is designed for a vertical oriented door latch. We also have a horizontal opening style. That would be more like the "Junior" Locking Stainless Steel Flush Door Latch with Inside Release # L1833. If neither of these are the style that you have, feel free to send me a picture so that I can find a fit for your trailer.
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  • Recommended Flush Door Latch for Wells Cargo Trailer
  • I might have an option for you but we don't offer any flush door latches with an extended striker. However, the Full Size Locking Steel Flush Door Latch part # L3980 matches your door cutout at 4-5/8" long x 3-3/8" so this is our best option. If the striker does not reach the catch plate, I recommend moving the latch closer to the end of the door. I have attached our full list of door latch options for you.
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  • Determining The Correct Screen Door Latch For 2019 Keystone Cougar 34TSB Travel Trailer
  • I would be happy to help you determine the correct screen door latch for your 2019 Keystone Cougar 34TSB Travel Trailer but unfortunately we do not have a break down of the specific components your trailer uses. To determine the correct latch you will need to verify which side of the door the latch is on, and the spacing of the mounting holes in the latch. For example the Door Latch for Philips RV Screen Doors # 37211215 you were looking at is for the left hand side and has mounting holes...
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  • How to Determine Correct Door Latch
  • In order to get you the correct replacement door latch you will need to measure the mounting hole the latch fits in. For example the Full Size Locking Steel Flush Door Latch # L3980 mounts in a 3-3/8" x 4-5/8" hole on doors a maximum of 1-1/16" thick, and the "Junior" Locking Stainless Steel Flush Door Latch with Inside Release # L1833 will mount in a 2-3/4" x 3-3/4" hole and fits doors up to 7/8" thick. So you do need to know the width and length of the mounting hole as well as the...
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  • RV Door Latch Recommendation for a 1985 Komkort Camper Trailer
  • I looked up pictures of 1985 KomFort camper trailers and they appear to use the standard style of door latch like what the Global Link RV Entry Door Locking Latch Kit with Keyed Alike Option # 295-000019 is designed to fit so this would be a great option.
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  • Looking for a Replacement Door Latch for an Older Featherlite Trailer
  • The closest door latch we will have is the Redline Full Size Locking Steel Flush Door Latch # L3980. However, this will fit a 3-3/8" x 4-5/8" cut out and will measure 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" so it will end up being too small for your door. Unfortunately, the only way we could get you a door latch will require modification or replacement of your current door. You may be able to contact Featherlite to see if they have a direct replacement. You should just need the VIN of your trailer and they should...
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