Recommended Flush Door Latch for Wells Cargo Trailer

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I have a 1995 wells cargo trailer and the door handle latch strike tip has broke off. I have the versch style plastic covering. My cutout diameter for the latch is around 4 5/8x 3 1/2. It is the flush style handle also. However it appears that my latch needs to be significantly longer to be able to reach the strike plate on the trailer doorframe. The ones I have found new pictures appear to be the same length. Is there a latch with a longer striker?

asked by: Aaron G

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I might have an option for you but we don't offer any flush door latches with an extended striker. However, the Full Size Locking Steel Flush Door Latch part # L3980 matches your door cutout at 4-5/8" long x 3-3/8" so this is our best option. If the striker does not reach the catch plate, I recommend moving the latch closer to the end of the door.

I have attached our full list of door latch options for you.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Recommended Flush Door Latch for Wells Cargo Trailer
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Answer 1

When measuring to determine the bolt pattern of a wheel with an odd number of lugs, like a 5 lug wheel, you are basically measuring the diameter of a circle that would run through the center of each lug hole. If you are measuring the wheel the…

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Answer 2

The Redline Flush Mounted Door Latch, #L3980, will mount in a door that has a 3-3/8 x 4-5/8 inch mounting hole. This latch is rust proof and will attach to the door using screws instead of pop rivets. If this latch cannot fit into your door's…

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Answer 3

Getting a key for this lock will not be possible unless you could get one secondhand from someone else. Instead of going through that hassle I recommend removing the door handle and checking the dimensions of the cutout hole to find what entry door…

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Answer 4

For the size you listed it sounds like you need a full-sized door latch like the part #L3980 that mounts in door openings that are 3-3/8" x 4-5/8" hole. This is a very common door latch seen on horse trailer as well.

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Answer 5

The Bargman L-300 lock is no longer manufactured so a direct replacement lock is not available. The Redline Full Size Locking Steel Flush Door Latch #L3980 that you referenced has a similar handle lock design and should work nicely as a replacement.…

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I went out to the warehouse and measured a T-Handle Locking Stainless Steel Flush Door Latch, #L4080. The overall depth is 2-3/4 inches. The latch on the back side is adjustable and will fit on a door that is a 1-3/8 inches thick to 1-11/16 inches…

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Answer 7

According to my Redline representative, all of the #L4080 T-Handle locks are keyed alike. I have confirmed this myself by pulling a few of them off the shelf in the warehouse. They all use the same key number, so if you order four of them, they will…

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Answer 8

We've heard that your latch is a bit over sized. Can you check to see what size cutout it fits into? We may have a solution but if it's larger than 3 inch wide by 4 inch tall nothing we'd offer would fit.

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Answer 9

I took a look at the Bargman Door Latch 10-30-051 that you referenced and it is indeed oversized. The best option we have to replace this would be the Global Link RV Entry Door Locking Latch Kit part #295-000019 which can install in an opening up to…

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Answer 10

Although the Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel #AM20315 has a e-coat primer and black powder coat finish, this is option is much more prone to rust over an aluminum or galvanized rim. The powder coat finish is mainly for common trailer use so it…

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