Solution to Hold Swinging Trailer Doors Open

Updated 12/06/2016 | Published 12/05/2016

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T-Style Hook and Keeper Door Holder for Trailer Rear or Side Door - 4" Hook - Stainless Steel

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T-Style Hook and Keeper Door Holder for Trailer Rear or Side Door - 4" Hook - Zinc Plated

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T-Style Hook and Keeper Door Holder for Trailer Rear or Side Door - 4" Hook - Aluminum

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Question:

I am looking for a way to secure swing dump trailer doors all the way open while the trailer is dumping. What you have that you would recommend? I have a chain on the doors and had a hook on the trailer to hold them but it has been bending and the doors occasionally slide off the hook. Maybe some sort of weldable safety hook or other system?

asked by: Adam

Expert Reply:

What we have is a Hook and Keepr # PLR9-SS in stainless steel, # PLR9-A in aluminum, and # 383400 zinc plated.

These are used to hold trailer doors open similarly to how you are using a hook and chain. One piece is conneted to the side of the trailer and the other is connected to the door. The hook slides inside of the keeper when open to hold the door in place.

expert reply by: Charles S