Tips for Installing Trailer Cam Door Style Latch on Trailer With Door that Isn't Flush
Updated 03/19/2020 | Published 03/18/2020
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Question:
Hello, will this door lock assembly work for a door that protrudes about 1” from the sides? You can see from the photo that the door is not flush. Perhaps I need a 1” spacer? Thank you. Wells Cargo 2004
asked by: Anthony R
Expert Reply:
To use a cam door style trailer latch on a trailer door that sticks out 1 inch past surface you'd want to use a spacer behind the latch mechanisms that attach on the door. I'd also go with a setup like the part # PLR258-002-SS which allows you to provide your own bar. You could attach the latch on top of the bar so that you get more offset as well.
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Cam-Action Lockable Door Latch w/ 36" Pipe for Enclosed Trailers - Zinc Plated Steel
- Trailer Door Latch
- Reversible
- Cam-Action Latch
- Lock Not Included
- Bolt-On
- Zinc-Plated Steel
- Polar Hardware
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