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: 4.8 out of 5 stars (351 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.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
The W - 01/29/2015I 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.
Thanks for coming back and following up!
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Patrick B - 12/28/2013 Michael K - 10/24/2014Usually these latches are not positioned so closely to the edge of the door. Most of the time, the hinges of the handle side and the latch for the handle are set equidistant from the edges of their respective doors.
-- Patrick B - 3/9/2015
This door latch is holding up well in the West Virginia winter environment with all of the road salt. I would have given it five stars but we did have to use several stainless steel fender washers and linger bolts to space the latch portion out from the door about 3/8” to keep from having to cut the trim around the door opening. Other than that everything was good.
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.
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.
Adds extra security, which is why I bought it. The product is well made but the machining is a little rough. Aside from that, it's a good product and does the job of slowing the bad guys down by adding another layer to a potential robbery.
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.
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.
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 - 08/31/2016Holds 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.
Good products, does what it should.
The 36" LockSide Door was shipped fast and was just what I was looking for. It was the correct size for my door and was easy to install. Took about and hour and fit . All I Had to do was get the hardware to install . Would buy this product again and would recommend.
Fast and free shipping. Just what I ordered. Thanks
kenneth c - 12/07/2021Prompt 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.
The products are exactly what I needed, I got an estimate from a local company to do the lock change and install the bar on my trailer door for $325.00 when I remembered I had purchased from Etrailer before so I got on-line and within days received my parts from Etrailer for $xx.xx and will install myself. The only dissapoitment is there is no hardware to install the trailer lock bar so now I have to deal with that and locate where to get the proper hardware. I just assumened it would come with it so I think this information needs to be known to the customer before they order, I have looked on the site and I can not see anywhere that Etrailer even sells the hardware for me to order from them. I feel like I bought a pair of new shoes with no shoe laces, however the shoes are very nice!
Craig J - 10/21/2017here 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.
The Lock Side-Door Bar is what should be on the door. I security it gives me now hauling the trailer down the road is comforting knowing that it will no long swing open in its original state with just a key entry lock. My husband was happy with the simple install and it matches what I already have on the drop back door. Very happy with the product. Highly recommend it.
DonnaK - 03/27/2018My 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.
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 - 05/22/2019It is sturdy and imposing I got it to improve the security on my side door for my enclosed trailer Nobody's broken in with it parked in a plaza parking lot for the summer, so I guess it works
I have not installed the door latch yet. But the customer service is top-notch. They have contacted me multiple times about the lead time of items and offered different soloutions to speed up the process. Though i was not in a hurry i waited for the original items. Would recommend this website/company.
very easy to install, perfect fit. I definately order again if I needed to. You won't be disappointed.Good product
Trailer was broken into so I decided to add additional security. Now they will have to cut hole in trailer LOL
Hi I am a high school metal shop teacher. My students built a 18 foot cargo trailer for our trap and skeet shooting club. the ramp needed a secure locking system and this assembly fit the bill perfect! Thanks from the student of Mr Boyces Metals class.
Received the door lock from this afternoon, it is already installed. Looks great, fits great, easy install, calms the nerves about another break in.
James - 11/06/2020
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