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bob88

Joined: 24 Feb 2013
Posts: 99

Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 9:33 am Post subject: 90 vs 180 degree safety latch

Anyone have strong opinion about 90 vs 180 degree safety latch (from Sean at Planearound)?

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woxofswa

Joined: 12 Aug 2008
Posts: 349
Location: AZ

Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 10:33 am Post subject: Re: 90 vs 180 degree safety latch

You can set it up as you like between 90-180.  I have an armrest installed so my range is around 120 degrees or so until it stops at the armrest.  Works great.  I highly recommend it.

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sean(at)braunandco.com
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Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 5:34 pm Post subject: 90 vs 180 degree safety latch

Bob,



The 180 kit has twice more lateral movement which enables the cam to pull 

the door in before the pins exit the door structure.  Even though you use 30 

degrees of handle rotation for the cam to pull, the pins can still come out 

over 1-1/2 inches into the guides and fuse structure. When opening the door 

the pins retract into the door structure about a 1/2 an inch and all of this 

is totally adjustable.



With the 90 degree kit it is more of a timing game.  You can still get it to 

work great, you just have to get the cam engaged as the pins extend out of 

the door.  There is still room to do it.



The 90 can be installed in a painted door and can be installed without 

taking the pin exit guide screws out.  No matter which route you will have 

to take the handle mechanism screws out.



Also, keep in mind the 180 PlaneAround kit does not work with flush handles. 

Aftermarket flush handles have mechanical interference past 90 degree 

rotation.



Reminder for new builders!!!!!!!!!   whatever route you take for door 

handles/latches/pins, don't cut your Vans' supplied handle gear racks!  Cut 

the 10 inch racks in half instead of what the plans state.  There are no 

negative repercussions for having too long gear racks.  This way your stock 

handle will rotate up to 180 degrees.  I sell the racks but they are 

expensive and I sell them for my cost.  Vans are twice the price of mine and 

that is the price difference between the 180 new and 180 retro.



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