That's a great idea.  I'll give it a try tomorrow!  Thanks Mike.

>Tolga,
>
>I use a turnbuckle with an "Eye" on one end and a "Hook" on the other.
>
>I fit the hook around the peg on the van's body then shut the hatch against
>the eye end ... the latch engages the eye.  It cannot be removed without
>opening the hatch if I lock the turnbuckle by tightening nuts against the
>TB's body.  The cost was less than $4.00 ... and no shipping as they are
>available at hardware stores.
>
>Mike