Installing Hook and Keeper for Trailer Door
Question:
Hello my new camper does not have a way of holding the outside door in the open position. My old camper had a hook and latch on the door and I was thinking of putting one on the new camper. The shop man at the camper store where we purchased the camper mentioned that If I install one I will want to used some type of rivets to secure the latch to the door as he said the door was a hollow core door and the screws would pull out of it. Do you have any idea what kind of rivets he would be talking about?
asked by: Gerald N
Expert Reply:
As you may expect, it would not be possible for me to tell you exactly what somebody else was talking about, and I would only be able to tell you about the products we carry. For example, if you use the Hook and Keeper # PLR9-A you would install either side with eight #10 mounting screws.
I have added a link to a video review of this part for you to check out.
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T-Style Hook and Keeper Door Holder for Trailer Rear or Side Door - 4" Hook - Aluminum
- Trailer Door Holders
- Hook and Keeper
- T-Style Hook
- 4 Inch Hook
- 2-5/16 x 1 Inch Hole Spacing
- Aluminum
- Polar Hardware
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