Hello,

I'm looking at an older model Trailet that may be in need of replacement top doors.  One latch doesn't work at all, and the hinge also seems to remove itself from the trailer.  The other latch works partially, but also pulls out of the entire door.  The doors themselves have a fair amount of rust on the inside.

Are replacement doors available from anywhere now that Trail-Et is out of business?  Would replacing the hinges and latches be a worthwhile option if not (or how involved of a repair would that be)?

I'm trying to figure out if non-functioning top doors is a deal-breaker on this trailer, which otherwise seems to meet my needs.

Thanks in advance!

If those upper doors are in that bad of shape, then what does it look like underneath the mats/wood floor? What does the steel frame look like?

How close does a HAWK door come to matching Trail-et?

I support Retento's ideas. If the doors are rusty, the steel frame should be especially scrutinised before any thought of a purchase is made. TE trailers in our neighourhood, were well noted for rusting and having short life spans. The aluminum skin often hid many problems.

If you are determined to purchase the trailer, a fabricator can repair or make new door panels, and use an assortment of commercial latches and hinges, including piano styled variants.

The areas that should be especially checked, are where the floor joists meet the side rails under the outside edging of the floorboards. Urine and road salt will eat these joints quickly, if they weren't routinely flushed after every usage.

If there is rust on the frame, walk away from it.