my late '85 can be locked with the door all the way open and latched.  I
just reach in with my skinny hand and flip the lever up to release the door
catch, unnaffected by the lock.  I also use a strap from my raft to keep the
door from sliding open while driving.  Bad latch I guess, were the 85's
recalled for this reason?

happy trails, Bryan
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