AVION Travel Trailers

Something that is important here. MY latch, which was the model for the machinist, bears part number 10-40-51. This is the latch used on L400 locks from 1984 on. Ian, had I looked at the model of your trailer, staring right at me on your post, I would have realized that this latch wouldn't work for your lock. For which I apologize.
On pre 1984 locks, the latch part number is 10-40-50. Sadly, they aren't interchangeable. Mind you, I'll sell you one, but I'm not very sure of it's artistic charisma. I can't say I've ever seen a dead bolt mounted on a plaque. Andy Warhol may have found some interest in it to be sure, but unless your L400 was made 1984 or later, it would be useless to you.
Paul, NP, Once I have them in hand I'll pass along details and get shipping info.

Thank you, Salty.

I figure that THAT part is one thing I would HATE to have break and not have a readily available fix for it. Duct tape and a piece of 1x4 would be sooooo unsightly on such a beautiful trailer!

Doh!

Well I’ll continue to give everyone an extensive verbal lashing when they operate the handle wrong...

Thanks for try.

Ian

Salty just saw this, have you already put in your order? I would be interested in one as well.

THe order is in and I ordered 5. All are spoken for. If someone backs out, I'll let you know.

Thanks

Latches are in

I have never had the latch on our Avion out/apart.....

So, that is the piece that is originally made from pot metal, and something on it breaks?

it's a two piece sandwich. Well, maybe more like a corn dog. The back half extends into the pot metal - and is bonded or pinned, which either wears away or breaks.
In the photo below you can see the round area where, I believe it's pinned. In any event, mine was beginning to wear and I was prompted by some FB posts where owners were complaining about breakage. Cut to the chase - I did my due diligence looking for replacement parts and came up with nothing. Photos of replacement part bags and used L400s not meant for Avions - the short latch version. hence my motivation.
For the record, I'm not making anything off this, the total for the latches was just under $677 all in.

Those look great, still interested if someone backs out.