Is It Safe to Switch Trailer Hitch Ball Size to Fit Damaged Coupler
Question:
i have a very heavy duty pull behind 14 ft trailer that has the Y tongue on it. Before i bought the trailer the right side of the tongue got hit. the piece that slides on the inside of the ball hitch is in a bind and is almost impossible to lock the ball on the truck to the hitch without prying back on the connector on the underneath side of the hitch. trailer has a 2 inch tongue and I was wondering if it would be safe to change the ball on my truck to 1-7/8 to make connecting and disconnecting the trailer to my truck an easier process
asked by: Dave R
Expert Reply:
I'm sorry to hear about the damage that occurred to your trailer, but it is not safe to change out the size of the hitch ball to accommodate a damaged coupler, which, from your description, is what it sounds like you have. That is especially true considering you say you have a "very heavy duty" trailer, because smaller 1-7/8" hitch balls have lesser, under-5k capacities.
The best option is going to be to replace your damaged coupler with a new one that will allow you to properly - and safely - attach your 2" trailer hitch ball. You said you have a "Y-tongue" which is also called an A-frame.
For an A-frame coupler I recommend the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler with Jack Hole - eZ-Latch - Black - 2" Ball - Bolt On - 10K # DM14793-81.
For an A-frame but with a straight tongue and 3" channel I recommend the Buyers Products Straight Tongue Trailer Coupler - Auto Latch - 2" Ball - Bolt On - 10K # 3370091560.
I have added links to video reviews of both of these parts for you to take a look at, as well as a link to our entire selection of both A-frame and straight tongue couplers for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler w/ Jack Hole - eZ-Latch - Black - 2" Ball - Bolt On - 10K
- A-Frame Trailer Coupler
- Standard Coupler
- Bolt-On
- 10000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Ball Coupler
- Auto Latch
- Demco
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Buyers Products Straight Tongue Trailer Coupler - Auto Latch - 2" Ball - Bolt On - 10K
- Straight Tongue Trailer Coupler
- Standard Coupler
- 2 Inch Ball Coupler
- Bolt-On
- 10000 lbs GTW
- 3 Inch Channel
- Auto Latch
- Buyers Products
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