galley hatch options,, question

[looped]

Hello,

I am in the getting supplies phase of my build and i am kinda in a pickle when it comes to the galley latch.

first off my trailer is a really small cargo type trailer in the teardrop shape, or will be. dimensions are 43x69x28.


here are the 2 options i am looking at,

first is the std 3 point lock
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :IT&ih=016

and the second is to get a pair of these in locking form to go onto the sides.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :IT&ih=022


there is a few things that is making the decision a stickler..

One is cost, one is considerably cheaper than the other but im not sure if the clamping power would do any damage.

2 on the 3 point one im thinking it might be just too much of a lock for the 43 inch wide smallish galley hatch. like protecting a 25 dollar bicycle with a 300.00 padlock.


I guess my question would be; Is there any reason i should not go with the pop up camper latches?

[Mini Renegade]

the camper locks are similar to what I`m using, one on each side, I think Mike used them on a benroy, that`s where I got the idea from, maybe he will post a pic here.............

[looped]

cool! now i will go searching for some old school style ones,, maybe something chrome and art deco.. anyone got sources for these?

[TPMcGinty]

cool! now i will go searching for some old school style ones,, maybe something chrome and art deco.. anyone got sources for these?

Here's the one I bought:

http://www.lilbear.teardrops.net/parts2.html#galleylatch

[Ken A Hood]

McMaster-Carr has tons of draw latches

http://www.mcmaster.com/
Page 2192 and up....

[looped]

those look good.. in looking around it seems those are the only ones available. kinda figured some of the old school companies would have made some with more curves..


Well i have a couple sources for these now. one for silver and one if i need to paint it.


Thanks!