Replacement Door Latch for 2003 Sundowner 8012 Sierra Horse Trailer

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I need a door latch for a 2003 Sundowner 8012 Sierra horse trailer. I’m not sure what part number I need or if you have a door latch that will fit.

asked by: Vicky

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Expert Reply:

Hey Vicky, we have horse trailer door latches that should work well like the part # BA85FR or if it's a left handed door part # BA55FR. Let me know if what you have looks different though and I'll see what you'd need instead.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Jameson C.

1/12/2026

Hey Vicky, did either of those Bauer door latches end up fitting your Sundowner trailer? Knowing which one matched could help others trying to replace their latch too.

Answer 1

Tire manufacturers advise that trailer tires need to be filled to the max psi listed on the sidewall of the tire while cold. Your new tires should be inflated to the 110 psi when cold. That pressure will fluctuate as you use the tires and the…

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Answer 2

Thanks for the photos, Landa! The correct replacement for the window latch on your 2001 Featherlite Horse Trailer is the Bauer Products Manger Door Lock for Horse Trailers #BA55FR. Our specs say this fits a 2-3/4" wide x 3-3/4" tall but…

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Answer 3

The closest door handle we carry to your 4-3/4" x 4-3/4" cutout dimensions is the Bauer Products Keyless Entry Motorhome Door Lock - Right Hand - 8" Wide x 5" Tall Item #BA96FR which would require you to slightly alter the opening…

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Answer 4

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 5

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 6

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 7

Hey Bryan, that's a good question. The pricing can definitely be misleading, but I wouldn't use it to judge the quality of the tire. A lot of that comes down to promotions, inventory, and whether you're looking at a tire by itself or…

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Answer 8

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 9

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Answer 10

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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Answer 11

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 12

Hey Andrew! Yes, Furrion does have a Chill Cube model with a heat pump. This was actually just released for aftermarket sale. You will need a complete system to make the switch, new R32 units aren't backwards compatible with old R410A systems.…

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