I just bought a loop-&-hook style at Lowe's for 2 bucks.  Tested it on the
van just now; works great.  Nicely adjustable, but not really secure,
though.  Need to permanently set it at one length with threadlocker, epoxy
or spotwelds on threads for security, or it could easily be loosened and
disassembled.

Mike B.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Allen Hill" <route66rider@KNOLOGY.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 9:54 PM
Subject: Re: Hatch Latch--Loren Bush comment please

> 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
>>
>