Plunger and Socket Trailer Door Holder - 2-1/4" Plunger - Zinc Plated Steel

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• Door Retainer Stronger Than Rubber Door Retainer
  Thanks for the photo, and the best option for a door retainer that is stronger than a rubber door retainer is the plunger and socket style, which are more heavy duty and will allow your door to stay open while the wind blows. This style has gotten really good reviews from our customers who have used them, including their use on horse trailers. You just need to find the one with the correct length for your trailer. - Plunger and Rubber Socket Door Holder - 1-3/4" Long Plunger # PLR62-66 -...
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• Changing a Trailer Ramp Door To Barn Doors On A 6x14 V-Nose Enclosed Trailer
  To create barn doors out of your ramp door, you will need hinges and a latch. I suggest a latch/lock system like the Universal Cam-Door Lock for Enclosed Trailers - 1" Keeper, # 383200. This will use a 3/4 inch diameter pipe that you'll have to get at a local hardware store, but the bridge-type keeper prevents accidental opening and ensures safe locking action. It will also allow you to use a separate lock like # ML1KA to secure your cargo. We will also need hinges similar to Strap...
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• Plunger and Rubber Socket for Door that is 3 inches Overall Length From Door to Wall Attachment
  Since you need your socket and plunger to be 3 inches in overall length when mounted to wall and door your best option is the Plunger and Rubber Socket Door Holder # PLR64-66 as this is the longest option we have and is right at 3 inches overall length when installed so it will work perfectly.
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• Dimensions Between Mounting Holes for Door Plunger and Socket
  I went out to the warehouse and pulled the # PLR64-66 and took some measurements for you. The dimensions from center to center of the mounting holes on the plunger is 2 inches and on the socket it is 2 inches center to center. I also made an image of the part showing these measurements for your reference and attached a product demonstration video too.
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• Can Putty Tape be Used When Installing Plunger and Rubber Socket Door Holder
  You can use putty tape or any gasket material to mount the female side of the Plunger and Socket Door Holder # PLR64-66. This assembly makes it easier to hold a trailer door open when needed.
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• Replacement Door Handle and Latch for an Enclosed Cargo Trailer
  The handle and latch we currently offer is the Universal cam-door lock # 383200 for enclosed trailers. The handles measures 13-3/4 inches long so it may be a little long for your trailer. If you don't have a pipe, you will need a 3/4-inch inner diameter one. If you need to hold your trailer doors open, you can use the Redline enclosed trailer part # PLR64-66. It will create a gap between the door and trailer of 2-5/8 inches. I included a video review for you as well.
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• Will Plunger and Rubber Socket Door Holder # PLR64-66 Hold Better than Magnetic Setup
  If you swung the door hard enough you'd get the plunger of the # PLR64-66 to stick in the rubber end and hold it there better than the magnetic setup. You would also be able to reach out and pull the door to disengage the holder as well once you've opened the screen door.
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• Ramp Hinge PLR1902 For Making Swing Out Trailer Barn Doors
  The Ramp Door Hinge # PLR1902 that you referenced could swing out as far as you are needing so it would work well for you. The slide door bar lock assembly part # 305736 can also be cut down as needed as well. Then for a mechanism to lock the door open you could use a rubber socket and plunger set like the part # PLR64-66.
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• Door Plunger and Socket Recommendation for Holding Horse Trailer Door Open
  We have just what you need. What you are referring to is a door plunger like part # PLR64-66. The male end mounts on the door and the female socket mounts on the trailer wall and when needed it can hold the door open.
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• Recommended Hardware to Install Plunger and Socket Trailer Door Holder
  According to the manufacturer you need 1/4 self tapping screws to install part # PLR64-66. Most likely you'll just find them at your local hardware store. We have part # FA1131822 which are 1-1/4 inches long.
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