Does Square Corner T-Strap Hinge w/ Reverse Bracket # PLR2216-SSP Have Weight Rating

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What is the weight each PLR2216 ssp can hold up? I have a custom trailer door and cannot match by model.

asked by: Daniel D

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Hey Daniel, so the Square Corner T-Strap Hinge w/ Reverse Bracket # PLR2216-SSP that you referenced is not weight rated but it is pretty heavy duty so as long as it's nothing totally crazy and you use your best judgement with the amount of these hinges needed you'd be totally fine.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Jameson C.

12/22/2025

Hey Daniel, how did the Square Corner T-Strap Hinges work out on your custom trailer door? Your results could really help others trying to gauge how sturdy these hinges are for similar setups.

Answer 1

I reached out to Polar and they don't rate their hinges for weight capacity. Most of the time they recommend using 2 to 4 hinges per door for an enclosed trailer. For a Square Corner Hinge with Reverse Bracket - Aluminum - 16" #PLR2216-AS,…

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Answer 2

While we do have a hinge that is going to let you have a gate that swings to the inside of the trailer and to the outside for a 270 degree swing, the hinges you referred to would not allow that type of movement. Instead, you will need what is called…

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Answer 3

Yes, the T-Strap Hinge for Side and Rear Trailer Doors - 16" Long #PLR3416-PS will absolutely work for your doors that are made about 70 lbs each. I confirmed with the manufacturer that the pin is made of steel and is 1/2 inch diameter. I have…

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Answer 4

The hole dimensions for the Over the Seal Strap Hinge are as follows. From the center of the hinge to the holes going down the shaft is 3-1/2", 9", and 14-1/2" respectively. So the measurement you're looking for is about 3 inches…

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Answer 5

I reached out to my contact at Polar who makes the Cam Lift Hinge - 21-5/8" Long x 4" Wide - 1/2" Lift - 1-5/8" Offset - Iron #PLR303-HC-158 you were looking at, and the hinges do not have a specific load rating. My contact there…

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Answer 6

It looks like I do carry the 14" Liger wheel as a combo but only in black #WST57FR. If you are set on the grey wheel they would have to be purchased separately. Just like you said above the wheel is #LH84FR and a good tire would be the Castle…

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Answer 7

You will have to determine where the sag is coming from. Are the hinges worn out? If so, you would need to replace them. We have strap hinges like the part #2512 which are commonly what is found on barn style trailer doors.

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Answer 8

We have found that for your Atwood model 71119 jack the correct replacement motor is the Lippert #LC141893. This particular motor is used for many applications including tongue jacks like what you have and 5th wheel landing gear systems. If your…

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Answer 9

From the door mounting hole for the Square Corner Hinge with Reverse Bracket #PLR2216-SSP to the first mounting hole for the door measures about 2" as you can see in the attached photo. If you were referencing a different measurement please let…

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Answer 10

The 10" x 1-1/2" braking assemblies part #K23-472-473-00 will use the same four bolt brake mounting flange as the 10" x 1-3/4" braking assemblies you have but the hub/drum that goes with these uses a LM67048 inner bearing and…

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Answer 11

It sounds like you have a different size axle than anything we carry. The closest we have is the Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - E-Z Lube - 6 on 5-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 86-1/2" - 5.2K #8327816-EB which has spring centers at 71-1/2 inches…

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Answer 12

The Polar 55-Inch Side-Door Bar Lock Assembly #3057-55 features galvanized steel construction but they do offer a universal kit with stainless steel components, part #PLR158-SS. This kit does NOT include the 3/4-inch diameter pipe so that one part…

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