Recommended Strap Hinges For 4 x 8 Foot Doors for Enclosed Trailer
Question:
About :Strap Hinge for Enclosed Cargo Trailer I am going to fabricate a pair of rear doors swing type for my trailer. The doors frames will be made of steel square pipe and then covered with thin sheet metal. Due to the heavy weight, I need to use heavy duty strap hinges that can take the load. Please recommend a hinge. I plan to use 3 per side. Thank you Each door will be about 4foot wide and 8foot tall.
asked by: Stephen
Expert Reply:
What you're planning sounds like it would work, but you'll need to be sure you have some cross members in the door where each hinge mounts. Since the doors are large and are likely pretty heavy, I'd use the biggest hinges you can.
If you were wanting the hinge to swing all the way up against the side of the trailer, I'd recommend using # 2212. A hook and keeper, part # 383400 would hold the door open for you as you load/unload.
If you only need the door to swing 180 degrees, use # 2512. I'll link you to product description videos for the parts I've recommended.
Products Referenced in This Question
Square Corner Hinge with Reverse Bracket - 12" Long - 270 Degree Rotation - Zinc Plated
- Trailer Door Hinges
- Strap Hinge
- Corner Hinge
- Reverse Bracket
- Steel
- 12 Inch Long
- 2 Inch Wide
- Bolt-On - Pre-Drilled Holes
- Polar Hardware
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T-Strap Hinge for Enclosed Trailers - 12" Long - 180 Degree Rotation - Zinc Plated Steel
- Trailer Door Hinges
- Strap Hinge
- T-Strap
- Steel
- 12 Inch Long
- 2 Inch Wide
- Bolt-On - Pre-Drilled Holes
- Polar Hardware
more information >
T-Style Hook and Keeper Door Holder for Trailer Rear or Side Door - 4" Hook - Zinc Plated
- Trailer Door Holders
- Hook and Keeper
- T-Style Hook
- 4 Inch Hook
- 2-5/16 x 1 Inch Hole Spacing
- Steel
- Polar Hardware
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T-Strap Hinge for Enclosed Trailers - 12" Long - 180 Degree Rotation - Zinc Plated Steel
- Trailer Door Hinges
- Strap Hinge
- T-Strap
- Steel
- 12 Inch Long
- 2 Inch Wide
- Bolt-On - Pre-Drilled Holes
- Polar Hardware
more information >
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