[Bruce Edwards]

I can not use the turn style latch like on a camper.
It must be a pin and spring loaded latch like on your car trunk. This style lends it self well to cable operation. When the trunk lid is closed the pin aligns with the latch bolted to the floor. As the pin is pressed into the latch a spring loaded hook moves around the pin to hold the trunk down. No outside handle is needed. To release the lid a cable can be pulled to release the spring loaded hook thus releasing the pin and allowing the gas charged struts to lift the hood hands free.

Bruce Edwards
Gemini Motorcars