Can You Tighten An A-Frame Coupler Or Must It Be Replaced
Question:
I have a coupler like this A-Frame Trailer Coupler - Thumb Latch - Black - 2-5/16inch Ball - Weld On - 14,000 lbs Item # CA-5400-B I am new to trailering and it seems loose to me. I can get it to come off the ball but it seens very loose to me. Is there a way to tighten it or do I need to replace the whole coupler??
asked by: David
Expert Reply:
If you feel the connection point between your trailer coupler and hitch ball is too loose then the trailer coupler will need to be replaced because there is no way to tighten this. The connection point does need to be loose enough for the coupler to rotate on the hitch ball but not loose enough where you have a bunch of play. If you are in doubt it would be wise to replace the entire trailer coupler for both peace of mind and security. In some cases, you can obtain a trailer coupler repair kit but you would need to know the exact model number of your coupler in order to see if this is an option and most of the time it is not.
I recommend the Demco 50-Degree A-Frame Trailer Coupler part # 12660-97SP as the eZ latch system is fool-proof and very secure. The A-Frame Trailer Coupler part # CA-5400-B is a good cost effective alternative as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Demco 50-Degree A-Frame Trailer Coupler w/ Jack Hole - eZ-Latch - Primed - 2-5/16" Ball - 21K
- A-Frame Trailer Coupler
- Standard Coupler
- Weld-On
- 21000 lbs GTW
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball Coupler
- Auto Latch
- Demco
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
A-Frame Trailer Coupler - Thumb Latch - Black - 2-5/16" Ball - Weld On - 14,000 lbs
- A-Frame Trailer Coupler
- Standard Coupler
- Weld-On
- 14000 lbs GTW
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball Coupler
- Thumb Latch
- etrailer
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Continue Researching
- Search Results: demco 2 5/16
- Q&A: Why Would a Trailer Hitch Come Detached From the Ball During Travel?
- Q&A: Troubleshooting Excess Play with Trailer Coupler and Hitch Ball Connection
- Q&A: How Much Wiggle Room Should There Be In A Trailer Coupler
- Q&A: Can Yoke-Style Trailer Coupler be Adjusted for Better Connection to Hitch Ball
- Q&A: Trailer Ball is Loose in Coupler
- Q&A: How Tight Should Trailer Coupler Be on Hitch Ball
- Q&A: Why Is There Slop In My Trailer Coupler When Mounted To the 2-5/16" Hitch Ball?
- Shop: Lock N Roll Articulating Trailer Coupler - Flat Plate Mount - Trailer Side - 11,000 lbs
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Video: Curt Squeeze Latch Channel-Mount Coupler Review
- Video: Review of Curt Flat Mount Trailer Coupler - Fixed Coupler - C25328
- Video: Review of Demco Adjustable Trailer Coupler - Coupler Only - DM88XR
- Search Results: dm14976~52
- Search Results: curt coupler
- Search Results: e98888
- Search Results: 2 5/16 coupler
- Search Results: dm88xr
- Shop: Demco Trailer Coupler - Adjustable Channel Mount - eZ-Latch - Black - 2" Ball - 10,000 lbs
- Shop: Demco Trailer Coupler - Flat Plate Mount - eZ-Latch - Black - 2-5/16" Ball - 21,000 lbs
- Shop: Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - Black - 2-5/16" Ball - 3" Channel - Bolt On - 21K
- Shop: Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Shop: Demco Trailer Coupler - Adjustable Channel Mount - eZ-Latch - Zinc - 2" Ball - 10,000 lbs
- Shop: Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - Zinc - 2-5/16" Ball - 3" Channel - Bolt On - 18K
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Video: Choosing the Right Brake Controller
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Search Results: 44649
- Video: Choosing the Right Trailer Wiring
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
on A-Frame Trailer Coupler
