Posted 2010-09-07 4:12 PM (#124507) Subject: Trailer door latches
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Location: Florida
What is the name of the latch that are on tack doors of a C & C trailer? Mine broke and want to get new parts but I don't know the name. I need the screw/bolt to attach the handle to the door.
Posted 2010-09-07 4:42 PM (#124510 - in reply to #124507) Subject: RE: Trailer door latches
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
I it's mounted half way up on a post, it's called a butterfly latch. If the handle attaches to a vertical rod and latches at the top and bottom of the rod, it's called a camlock latch
Posted 2010-09-07 9:20 PM (#124538 - in reply to #124507) Subject: RE: Trailer door latches
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Location: Florida
I may be wrong but I don't think its either one of those suggestions. I've seen the butter fly and that not it. The other described is not what I have. There is no closure top and bottom. Its a flat bar that hangs vertical until you pick it up and place it horizontal then you flip the "swing thing" and are able to put a pad lock or a snap to keep the 2 pieces together. OH my goodness thats sound so dumb!
Posted 2010-09-07 9:39 PM (#124541 - in reply to #124538) Subject: RE: Trailer door latches
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Posts: 46 Location: MO
Try this place. They carry several types of latches. I think I see the type you're referring to near the bottom of the page.http://www.horsetraileraccessorystore.com/door_window_latches.htm
Posted 2010-09-08 11:30 AM (#124579 - in reply to #124541) Subject: RE: Trailer door latches
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Posts: 201 Location: Lincoln, NE
The picture on the web site you listed looks about right for my trailer though I haven't measured to see if the size is the same. The piece that pivots in the cam latch on my trailer (Hawk) has some rust on it.
Is there a way to remove the rust? I think it is just surface.
If I want to replace that top pivoting piece do I need to buy the whole cam latch?
Trailer door latches
