Horsebox ramp fastenings

[smiggy]

Have just got a new box, the ramp has hinges at the bottom, internal gas struts. To fasten the ramp, you slam it and there is a small handle either side, mid way up, bit like a long door handle, with an internal latch not much bigger than a door latch. Builder says that this is fine, most of strain on ramp is through hinges.
I didn't know it was going to be fastened like this, obv I had seen pictures but didn't realise that the external handles did not correspond to any kind of internal rod and bar system. I just feel uneasy that this is not safe
Would love to be wrong and for you all to say "that's how my modern ramp fastens"
Is there any kind of independent body I could clarify this with otherwise?

 

[PeterNatt]

Can we have a picture please?

 

[smiggy]

Will get one in the morning,thanks

 

[smiggy]

handle

latch of handl from inside view showing size

from underneath

showing gas struts
the ramp doors are glassonite and very strongly bolted to steel reinforcing post

 

[smiggy]

does anyonehave a ramp like this?
searched and searched online and cant get any info

 

[flyingfeet]

They use those sort of handles on refrigerated lorries, so I assume they are fit for purpose

If you try and move your ramp is there slack?

 

[smiggy]

They use those sort of handles on refrigerated lorries, so I assume they are fit for purpose

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ah fab thanks-knew id seen them somewhere but couldnt think where!
presumably they are side hung smaller doors though?