Cam-Action Lockable Door Latch for Large Enclosed Trailers - 2 Point - Zinc-Plated Steel

Item # PLR458-018

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Zinc-plated steel, anti-rack, cam-action door latch is ideal for large trailers. Can be installed on doors with up to a 3/4" offset. 14-1/2" Double-action handle protects against jarring while driving. 3/4" Diameter pipe not included. Great Prices for the best trailer door latch from Polar Hardware. Cam-Action Lockable Door Latch for Large Enclosed Trailers - 2 Point - Zinc-Plated Steel part number PLR458-018 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.

Polar Hardware Trailer Door Latch - PLR458-018

Features:

Cam-action door latch is ideal for heavy-duty side or rear doors on large trailers
- Pairs with 3/4" diameter pipe (not included))
Bridge-type hasp helps prevent accidental opening and ensures safe latching action
- Can be locked with padlock (sold separately)
2 Anti-rack keepers and long lugs wrap tightly around pipe to help prevent latched doors from jumping and shifting
- Bolt holes on pipe retainers are on 1 side only so you can mount the pipe closer to the edge of your door
Double-action handle assembly ensures simple, secure latching and helps protect against in-transit jarring
- Flip the handle keeper on the hasp up and lift the handle
- Rotate the handle to either release or engage the cams
Non-removable pins ensure maximum security to keep your cargo safe
- Helps prevent tampering and removal of door
Reversible design allows the latch to be used on left-hand or right-hand doors
Zinc-plated steel construction provides durability and corrosion
Black vinyl handle provides a smooth and comfortable grip
Simple bolt-on installation
- Mounting hardware not included
Made in the USA

Specs:

Hasp dimensions: 5-1/8" tall x 2" wide
- Distance between mounting holes (center to center): 3-3/4"
Anti-rack keeper dimensions: 3-11/32" long x 2-11/16" wide
- Distance between mounting holes (center to center): 1-5/16"
Center keeper dimensions: 2-13/16" long x 2-1/8" wide
- 1-5/16" From center of hole to center of hole
Spacer dimensions: 3" long x 3/4" wide
Retainer dimensions: 4-13/16" long x 1-1/2" wide
- 2" From center of hole to center of hole
Handle length: 14-1/2"

Note: Schedule 40 3/4" plumbers pipe needs to be welded to the cam ends as well as to the handle for complete installation.

458-018 2-Point Cam Action Anti-Rack Door Lock for Enclosed Trailers - Steel - Stamped Lugs

Customer Satisfaction Score:

96% were satisfied with this product

4% of customers were not satisfied

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4% of customers were not satisfied

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Too difficult to install
Did not arrive in time

Customer Reviews

Cam-Action Lockable Door Latch for Large Enclosed Trailers - 2 Point - Zinc-Plated Steel - PLR458-018

Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars (3 Customer Reviews)

Order: Zinc-plated steel, anti-rack, cam-action door latch is ideal for large trailers. Can be installed on doors with up to a 3/4" offset. 14-1/2" Double-action handle protects against jarring while driving. 3/4" Diameter pipe not included.

by: Alfredo11/20/2021

Great people,honest and they do have excellent products I highly recommend them

by: Tim 01/28/2020 One Year Later

I used this to make a door locking mechanism for the firebox door for my wood-fired maple syrup evaporator.

Was easy to use/set up. BNought some black pip, grinded off the paint, welded some bits, and bam! Best door locking/opening mechanism ever. Just like the professional units that cost $1000s

by: Lori 09/30/2021

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How to Attach Pipe to Cam-Action Lockable Door Latch Kit
The Cam-Action Lockable Door Latch Kit for Large Enclosed Trailers # PLR458-018 you referenced will need a schedule 40 3/4" steel pipe to be welded on to the cam ends as well as the handle. Pipe Schedule is the term used to describe the thickness of a pipe. You should be able to go to your local hardware store and pick up some 3/4" steel pipe. I do recommend that a qualified welder weld everything if you are not comfortable doing it yourself. The rest of the kit will bolt to the door,...
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How are Spacers Used When Installing Cam-Action Lockable Door Latch Kit # PLR458-018
I attached a picture that shows the spacers lined up on the cam door latch # PLR458-018 to show you where they install. They basically install in between the top and bottom bar clamps and the latch system on top. This is designed to prevent the bar from sliding down when it's not latched. I've used these before and they have a tendency to slip down if they don't have the spacers holding them in place.
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Can Cam-Action Lockable Door Latch Kit # PLR458-018 Be Used without Pipe
You have to have a 3/4 inch pipe welded to the part # PLR458-018 for this system to work. Without a pipe it just won't work.
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How to Pick Out Carriage Bolts for Installing Cam-Action Latch Kit for Large Enclosed Trailers
You will want to use 5/16 inch carriage bolts and matching washers and nuts to install the # PLR458-018 that you referenced. Your local hardware store would be where you would need to go to find them. You will want to pick bolts based on the thickness of your trailer wall.
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Recommended Hardware for Converting Ramp Door Trailer to Side Opening
On your 5x10 enclosed trailer, the side swing door using T-Strap Hinge for Side and Rear Trailer Doors - 16" Long - Stainless Steel # PLR3416-SS is not rated for any specific size or weight. It is a great option as the length will help and then you will just need to determine how many are needed to support the weight. On the other end I recommend using a the Cam-Action Lockable Door Latch Kit for Large Enclosed Trailers - 2 Point - Zinc-Plated Steel # PLR458-018.
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Trailer Cam Door Handle that Uses Heavier Pipe than Stock System
I actually have a better solution for you than using # 3057-55. You could instead use # PLR458-018 and then supply your own pipe. That way you can get as heavy as a pipe that the system will allow. Or a solid bar for that matter. The pipes on the pre-fab systems such as # 3057-55 are going to be the same as what you have now. On # 3057-55 the bolt holes at the hinges are spaced 3-1/4 inches apart on center. And the distance from the bottom hole on the bottom hinge to the top hole on the...
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Uninstalling Old Cam-Action Locking System on Trailer
Sorry to hear about your trailer getting broken into. From the picture that you sent it looks like your problem is that your setup is a bit rusted. I recommend using the UltraLube Biobased Spray Lubricant and Penetrant to help loosen up the rusted bolts. You may want to try to spray some of the UltraLube into the bolt hole as you are loosening the bolt, and definitely after the bolt is removed. This should enable to you install your ned Cam-Action Kit, like part # PLR458-018. You may also...
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Availability of Hasp for Polar Cam-Action Latch Kit
It sounds like you are just needing the hasp from the Cam-Action Lockable Door Latch Kit # PLR458-018-SS referenced in your question. If this is the case, you can use the Polar Replacement Hasp # PLR158-102-SS. This is a stainless steel hasp that measures 5-1/8 inches long and 2 inches wide. It has a distance of 4 inches, center to center, between the mounting holes.
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Cam Style Trailer Door Latch Recommendation For Limited Clearance Area for Brackets
The big difference between the Cam Door Latch # PLR458-018 and the # PLR658-002 is the robustness of the pipe mount on the handle side. The # PLR658-002 is more for heavy duty applications and comes with bushings for the pipe to mount in. This requires a 1-5/16 inch diameter pipe and the other requires 3/4 inch diameter. That said, since you said you only have a space of 2-7/16 inches for the bottom bracket to fit you'd actually want the part # PLR258-002 instead as it has a smaller sized...
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