In a word, "Ventilation and security".  OK, so that is three words.

Route 66 Rider!
Ramon Hill
Live Long and Be Free

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Raymond Paquette
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 9:24 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Hatch Latch--Loren Bush comment please

Umm...

What's a Hatch Latch for?

Raymond

On 6/4/07, Allen Hill <route66rider@knology.net> wrote:
>
> Buy the two types.  Mix them and eBay the other as a "special" and "rare"
> Vanagon accessory!
>
>
> Route 66 Rider!
> Ramon Hill
> Live Long and Be Free
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
> Behalf Of Loren Busch
> Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 8:45 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Hatch Latch--Loren Bush comment please
>
> The biggest one I could find at Lowe's.  Overall length is about 9".
> When I get a chance I'll take a picture with a ruler next to it.
> BTW, the last time I looked they came with two hooks or two eyes.
> Mine was a combination, one for each end.  It was for sale but the
> only one like it.
> You might have to 'mix and match' to get just one.
>
> On 6/4/07, Troy <colorworks@gci.net> wrote:
> >
> > Loren:
> >
> > What size turnbuckle is used for your hatch latch?
> >
> > This is the link for reference:
> > http://www.pbase.com/labusch/image/64405807
> >
> > where I first saw the idea.
> >
> > Thx,
> >
> > Troy
> >
>