Quality door lock/latch recommendations

[Jeff Richards]

Hello,
I have a 1300 Trillium project and I'm at the stage of addressing the door. Without getting into too many details on the trailer at this point and assuming I could start from scratch (no cut out for a latch in the door), can anyone recommend a currently available, high quality door latch? I would rather spend more on the front end than deal with problems down the road.

I've spent a good bit of time searching this forum and the internet. The information I'm finding primarily relates to repairing or replacing the OE Bargman lock. I have an L400 available in new condition but with an eye to the lack of a replacement or parts down the road, can or should I install something of higher quality that still fits with the character of the trailer? Any and all opinions would be appreciated.

[Darral T.]

Jeff,

I used the FIC chrome door lock on my Scamp to replace the old cheapy "Bread truck" lock. It's quite labor-intensive but turned out very nice and works SUPER! Yours already has a similar- but older- lock. Here's what I found that COULD be of help hopefully from etrailer.com. Sounds like someone else has dealt with this as well. If you want to see my mod, the link to it is below this etrailer one.

https://www.etrailer.com/question-212073.html

https://www.flickr.com/photos/503516...57643963773193

Darral
(PS: I see yer a Tennessean! )

[David Tilston]

Sell your L400 for big bucks.
Trimark seems to be a popular choice.
http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...ark-51845.html
http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...ers-83011.html
http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...ium-50835.html

[mszabo]

Ian has a great replacement kit you may like.

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[k0wtz]

my 13f scamper has the junkiest lock I have ever seen. since we boondock a pin to lock it doesn't make good sense but that is all we have. I have yet to see an easy way to upgrade.

maybe some day!!


bob

[Jeff Richards]

Originally Posted by Darral T.

Jeff,

I used the FIC chrome door lock on my Scamp to replace the old cheapy "Bread truck" lock. It's quite labor-intensive but turned out very nice and works SUPER! Yours already has a similar- but older- lock. Here's what I found that COULD be of help hopefully from etrailer.com. Sounds like someone else has dealt with this as well. If you want to see my mod, the link to it is below this etrailer one.

https://www.etrailer.com/question-212073.html

https://www.flickr.com/photos/503516...57643963773193

Darral
(PS: I see yer a Tennessean! )

Thanks Darrel! I've seen your posts. Nice work and I do like that lock. And yes, I'm a Tennessean!

[Jeff Richards]

Originally Posted by David Tilston

Sell your L400 for big bucks.
Trimark seems to be a popular choice.
http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...ark-51845.html
http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...ers-83011.html
http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...ium-50835.html

Thanks Dave, selling the L400 and installing a new lock is under consideration. I'm doing some more research on both the Trimark and the FIC lock that Darral installed. I'm humbled by the craftsmanship and knowledge of this group!

[k0wtz]

jeff hard to believe they are for real aren't they?

bob

[David B.]

You stated that your lock is still in good shape, so if it were me, I would keep it lubed and use it. It will probably last your lifetime and save you the hastle of trying to make do with it’s replacement
Dave & Paula