Trailer Coupler Recommended for Trailer With 2-5/8 Inch Round Tube Tongue
Question:
I have a trailer made of sch 40 pipe. The tongue has a trashed 1-7/8inch coupler that is welded to the pipe. The OD of the pipe is 2.375. What is your recommendation for its replacement?
asked by: Robert H
Expert Reply:
I don't have an option that would bolt or weld right up to your 2-3/8 inch diameter pipe, but if you're handy we have an option or two that could work for you with a little welding and fabrication work.
We do have a round tube tongue coupler that could work, but it's for a 2 inch trailer ball so you'd need to replace your existing 1-7/8 inch ball with a 2 inch. I'd recommend using the # BD028383 which is designed for a 3-1/2 inch pipe, so you'd need to shim the 2-3/8 inch pipe you have in order to make things fit together. You'll need to weld in a shim to take up the diameter difference, then weld the coupler to the shim.
Another option would be a channel tongue coupler like # CT-2003-Z, but once again you'd need to use shims to take up the size difference. Sine you'd be putting a round peg in a square hole, so to speak I'm not sure how well you'd be able to weld that all up so if I had to choose, I'd personally go with the # BD028383.
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Bulldog Collar-Lok Coupler w/ High-Profile Latch - 2" Ball - 3-1/2" Round Tongue - 5,000 l
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- 2 Inch Ball Coupler
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Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - Trigger Latch - Zinc - 1-7/8" Ball - Bolt On - 2,000 lbs
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Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - Trigger Latch - Zinc - 1-7/8" Ball - Bolt On - 2,000 lbs
- Straight Tongue Trailer Coupler
- Standard Coupler
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball Coupler
- Bolt-On
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Channel
- Trigger Latch
- etrailer
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