Need Hatch lock With Locking Rods Pictures

[Classic Finn]

I went out and took a couple of pics of the handle coming in thru the light holes.. but the handle is flush against the side of the outer wall or skin..

Here are a couple of pics..If I bring the latch and T - Handle above the lights it may work before the radius starts again..







Heikki

[sdtripper2]

Heikki:

To follow uP with the suggested center lock idea:
(Providing your hatch is firm and strong without much slop)

Using your twist lock with a strong
foundation in the middle of the
hatch bottom with an "L" bracket or a

Lock Striker

This could be a solution.
The weight of your hatch should hold it down.
The lock if the trailer is square and not loose
could hold with a center lock mechanism.

[asianflava]

I didn't use lock rods, I took the easy way out. I simply installed 2 draw latchs on bottom of the hatch. The one thing I like about it is, you can check that the hatch is latched just by looking. The other thing I like is that it was easy to install. One drawback was locking the hatch, that was fixed by installing a hasp. If I had known that htey existed, I would have used locking draw latches instead.

[Micro469]

Here's a few pics of mine. I got them from Cary at CampInn... It works great.

[Classic Finn]

Here's a few pics of mine. I got them from Cary at CampInn... It works great.

John that seems like a good set up and simple enough..Can I ask as to how expensive that was?

Heikki

PS Had I known that Cary and Craig had somthing like that to sell I would of gotten it when I ordered my other things from there... Ahhh Shucks

[Classic Finn]

I didn't use lock rods, I took the easy way out. I simply installed 2 draw latchs on bottom of the hatch. The one thing I like about it is, you can check that the hatch is latched just by looking. The other thing I like is that it was easy to install. One drawback was locking the hatch, that was fixed by installing a hasp. If I had known that htey existed, I would have used locking draw latches instead.

Are you talking about these?



Classic Finn

[Micro469]

Heikki, I honestly don't know... When I was in Madison to visit my nephew, I rented a car to go up and visit him.. While I was there, I bought door handles, the hatch lock, and a battery tender... i was digging into the bottom of my pockets to get enough money... If I remember correctly, he even took some Canadian money because I didn't have enough American.... . The car rental was about $150.00 U.S. ( They saw me coming..) and the price for the hatch lock was on top of that...so... your guess is as good as mine...

Since I couldn't find it in Canada, I figure the price was worth it.....

[Classic Finn]

Heikki, I honestly don't know... When I was in Madison to visit my nephew, I rented a car to go up and visit him.. While I was there, I bought door handles, the hatch lock, and a battery tender... i was digging into the bottom of my pockets to get enough money... If I remember correctly, he even took some Canadian money because I didn't have enough American.... . The car rental was about $150.00 U.S. ( They saw me coming..) and the price for the hatch lock was on top of that...so... your guess is as good as mine...

Since I couldn't find it in Canada, I figure the price was worth it.....

Ok John fair enough.. I sent Camp Inn an Email lil while ago to inquire..

Heikki

John I,ll get this yet..

[sdtripper2]

Heikki ...
Some people have used the type above to hold down the hatch.

I really think the T handle center swing pull tight lock mech would do you fine.
Cause your build and hatch are tight and solid.

See this post once more please

[asianflava]

Are you talking about these?



Classic Finn

EXACTLY!

I'll be honest, I was going to do rods but I got frustrated with it. I have a T-handle and the latch mechanism sitting in a box out in the garage somewhere. My completion deadline was looming so I had to come up with something quick, the latches is what I came up with.

[Classic Finn]

Ok folks I contacted the Finnish Reps for the Weston products as Andrew mentioned..

They have the locks there.. at 28 Euro..not too bad of a price..
In addition to that I found hinges again by Centaflex or was it Centerflex.
In addition gas shocks and some al. profiles..

Im going over to check what they have and what they look like..


I,ll get back with you folks shortly...

Heikki

[Classic Finn]

Danny and Others ..I got a hold of The Great Folks at Camp Inn
and ordered the lock system.. with a few other things so .. I should have them here in a few weeks time.. meanwhile Im using these.

I got 2 of them to install to the bottom.. of the hatch.. Doubt if I go too far before they get here.



Thank You for all your help and advice.


Classic Finn

[halfdome, Danny]

Heikki, It's good to hear you got it all worked out , your gettin' closer to "Teardrop Time" Danny

[Classic Finn]

Heikki, It's good to hear you got it all worked out , your gettin' closer to "Teardrop Time" Danny

Dear Danny

Thank You.. I,ll use the ones above till then.. And I,ll keep them on even after I install the center lock...cant hurt..

I can hardly wait to show what else is on its way here..but you,ll have to wait.. only because I have to..

Best regards
Heikki

[Classic Finn]

Heikki ...
Some people have used the type above to hold down the hatch.

I really think the T handle center swing pull tight lock mech would do you fine.
Cause your build and hatch are tight and solid.

See this post once more please

Steve we have them here as well.. but I chose the other ones similar that are lockable..

Thanks Steve,