Bulldog Collar-Lok Coupler Recommendation for a Tandem Axle Flat Bed Trailer
Question:
89 ,silverado 1500 ext cab 2foot ball two tandem axles flat bed trailer. need to replace hitch with bdo28384 or bdo28288 ???
asked by: Keith R
Expert Reply:
As long as the 5,000 lb capacity of the Bulldog Collar-Lok Coupler # BD028384 or the Bulldog Collar-Lok Coupler # BD028288 is adequate for the weight that your flat bed trailer will see then either will work well for you.
The difference between the two is in the latching mechanism. The # BD028288 has a low profile latching system that would work great if you needed additional clearance near the draw bar of your vehicle. If you did not have any clearances issues in that area you could use the # BD028384 as it opens up instead of to the side.
If it were me and I did not have any clearance issues on my coupler I would probably go with the # BD028384 as I would prefer to pull up on the latch then have to push it to the side like you would have to do with the # BD028288.
Products Referenced in This Question
Bulldog Collar-Lok Coupler w/ Low-Profile Latch - 2" Ball - A-Frame - 5,000 lbs
- A-Frame Trailer Coupler
- Standard Coupler
- Weld-On
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Ball Coupler
- Flip Latch
- Bulldog
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Bulldog Collar-Lok Coupler w/ High-Profile Latch - 2" Ball - A-Frame - 5,000 lbs
- A-Frame Trailer Coupler
- Standard Coupler
- Weld-On
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Ball Coupler
- Flip Latch
- Bulldog
more information >
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