Posted 2013-07-19 9:18 AM (#153441) Subject: Addition of Slam-latch?
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Posts: 11
Location: Minnesota
Hi there...
Has anyone ever added a slam-latch to an escape door? I really like the concept of entering the LQ from the horse stalls, and many of the older-model trailers did not come with a slam-latch, so can't be closed easily upon entering.
Posted 2013-07-19 12:30 PM (#153445 - in reply to #153441) Subject: RE: Addition of Slam-latch?
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Posts: 203 Location: Lander WY
Originally written by Cyberspacey on 2013-07-19 9:18 AM
Hi there...Has anyone ever added a slam-latch to an escape door? I really like the concept of entering the LQ from the horse stalls, and many of the older-model trailers did not come with a slam-latch, so can't be closed easily upon entering.Thanks!Sally in Minnesota
Perhaps here are a couple options...See this Link>>>>http://www.horsetraileraccessorystore.com/door_window_latches.htm
Posted 2013-07-19 1:59 PM (#153447 - in reply to #153441) Subject: RE: Addition of Slam-latch?
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Posts: 795 Location: Tenn/Ala.
I believe she is referring to having a latch like the main LQ door has, letting it be used as a person door, while still having the HD latch for transport with horses.
Yes ma'am, we've done this many times before. All doors are a little different, but anyone comfortable fabricating aluminum should be able to handle such a task. Some doors will require the addition of a small frame to hold and support the latch (this will be of aluminum tubing inside the door itself). Then just a plate and hole in the frame- and you're ready.
Addition of Slam-latch?
