Demco Trailer Coupler - Cast - Adjustable Channel - eZ-Latch - Primed - 2-5/16" Ball - 21K
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Demco Trailer Coupler - Cast - Adjustable Channel - eZ-Latch - Primed - 2-5/16" Ball - 21K
Item # DM15791-97
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Demco Adjustable Trailer Coupler - DM15791-97
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball Coupler
- Coupler Only
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Auto Latch
- Demco
Cast ball coupler is made of sturdy steel and has a durable primed finish. Metal eZ-Latch ensures fast, easy, secure hookup and disconnect. Adjustable channel bracket and mounting hardware sold separately.
Features:
- Cast ball coupler lets you hook up your trailer to your tow vehicle
- Provides connection point for hitch ball
- eZ-Latch mechanism ensures simple, secure hookup and disconnect
- Lets you hook up when latch is in closed position - just drop coupler over hitch ball and latch will snap into place
- Adjustable channel mount lets you change coupler's height depending on application
- Channel bracket and mounting hardware sold separately
- Sturdy steel construction
- Red powder coat primed paint finish offers excellent corrosion resistance
- 500-Hour salt spray rating - great for marine applications
- SAE J684 certified
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Application: 3" wide channel bracket
- Ball size: 2-5/16"
- Weight capacity: 21,000 lbs
- Coupler dimensions: 8-1/8" long x 2-7/8" wide
- Diameter of lock pin hole: 5/16"
- Minimum span needed for pin lock through body: 3"
- Minimum span needed for pin lock through latch: 1-1/8"
- 1-Year warranty
Note: (4) 5/8" Grade 5 mounting bolts must be used to achieve the 21,000-lb weight capacity
eZ-Latch Coupler
This coupler features a simple-to-use latching mechanism known as the eZ-Latch. With this mechanism, hooking up is as easy as dropping the coupler over your trailer hitch ball. The latch does not need to be tugged or manually activated to allow the ball into the coupler socket, nor does it have to be secured in place. Just make sure that the coupler is properly lined up with the ball when you lower it, and the rest is automatic. Disengaging the coupler is just as effortless. Simply lift up the handle and the coupler socket will automatically release its grip on the ball.
Unlike most couplers, which only have a pin hole on the handle latch, the eZ-Latch coupler features a hole on the latch and on the side of the coupler itself. Inserting a coupler lock through this hole will keep the latch from lifting, preventing disconnect and theft.
Sturdy, Corrosion-Resistant Construction
Made of sturdy steel, this coupler features a durable red powder coat primed paint finish that is designed to limit rust and corrosion. This finish has a 500-hour salt spray rating, making the coupler perfect for marine use.
15791-97 Demco Trailer Coupler with Easy Latch for Adjustable Channel Bracket - Red - 2-5/16" Ball - 21,000 lbs
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Video Transcript for Review of Demco Adjustable Trailer Coupler - Coupler Only - DM15791-97
Hello everybody, this is Jeff at etrailer.com. Today we're gonna take a look at the Demco eZ-Latch Adjustable Channel Mount Trailer Coupler for a 2-5/16" hitch ball, has a 21,000 pound capacity, and has a nice prime powder coat finish to it. Now this ball coupler right here, will let you hook up your trailer to your tow vehicle. It does provide the connection point for your 2-5/16" diameter hitch ball and this one uses the eZ-Latch mechanism, you can see which is a nice steel latch handle, ensures a nice, simple, secure hookup and disconnect. Basically, what's nice about the eZ-Latch, it'll let you hook up when the latch is in the closed position like it is right now. I want to demonstrate that.
I happen to pull, here's a 2-5/16" hitch ball. So to hook up, it's pretty simple. All you have to do is get the couple over the hitch ball, push down on it and you'll see it'll drops over the ball and the latch snaps into place and you're hooked up and ready to go. So you don't have to open it up, hook up, and then close it, just drop on, you're ready to go. To release it, all you have to do is lift up on the handle just like that, releases from the ball.
So it's very simple installation and removal. Now the eZ-Latch coupler features a hole right here through the side of the coupler itself. You can insert a coupler lock through this hole that'll keep the latch from lifting, prevents disconnect and theft. And those coupler locks we do sell separately on our website. They're usually listed on this product page as a related product.
The size you need for a coupler lock, the diameter of this pinhole is 5/16", and the minimum span, which would be this distance here for the pin lock would be 3". Now we mentioned it is for adjustable channel mount so it lets you change the coupler's height depending on the application. Now the channel bracket it goes in, and the mounting hardware is sold separately. The vertical distance between these adjustment holes center to center is 2". Now this is a sturdy steel construction.
This has a nice prime powder coat finish to it to give you excellent corrosion resistance. It does mean a 500 hour salt spray rating, so it's great for marine applications. This part is made in the USA. A few specs, again, this will mount onto a 3" wide channel bracket. again, the ball size it fits on 2-5/16", and the weight capacity is 21,000 pounds. But that should do it for the review on this Demco eZ-Latch Adjustable Channel Mount Trailer Coupler for a 2-5/16" diameter hitch ball.
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Customer Reviews
Demco Trailer Coupler - Cast - Adjustable Channel - eZ-Latch - Primed - 2-5/16" Ball - 21K - DM15791-97
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (518 Customer Reviews)
Cast ball coupler is made of sturdy steel and has a durable primed finish. Metal eZ-Latch ensures fast, easy, secure hookup and disconnect. Adjustable channel bracket and mounting hardware sold separately.by: Jorge 06/04/2023
For someone who kept forgetting to engage the lock this item has been the best investment on my trailer. (Funny thing is once I put this guy on there I don't forget to check that it is engaged.) In the event I forget I know the coupler will be engaged and safe. As far as weight rating I have pushed this guy to almost 18k and seen no stress or issues with it. The components are holding up great after a year.
by: Roger 12/22/2022
Very nice coupler. Smooth and easy to use.
by: Chris06/12/2022
NIce part, fair price, American made.
by: James04/19/2023
Awesome coupler!!! Lookin for a robust coupler…. Look no further!
by: Peter01/06/2024
The coupler that came with our teardrop did the job, but getting hooked up and secure on the ball was a real pain that would take multiple attempts to reposition it before it dropped fully in place. I like the Demco eZ-latch. So much better. I uploaded 3 photos: 1) original coupler, 2) trailer frame with new holes drilled and old holes filled with Bondo, 3) Demco coupler in place. The changeover was very easy.
by: Inland coast construction inc04/21/2024
It is the best used yo have a the older style i was always worried if it had latched correctly but with this latch system I dont have to do anything i dont even have to see it i can just hear it click when its latching on its own and i know its right dont forget to buy the pin for it i have actually bought two one for each of my trailers
by: David 04/26/2024
Great upgrade to my heavy trailers. Would be 5 stars if the locking pin hole would accept a larger diameter lock or a padlock.
by: Garry L02/09/2024
The hitch is excellent for our 14,000lb equipment trailer.
Only issue is the hole for the padlock was too small for any locks and we drilled it out to accommodate one.
Con- Shipping was not very good. It was returned to the dealer twice because it was sent via United Postal Service and our shop has not Post office box. Only a location address. The USPS does not take packages to our location. We could not seem to get the package sent via UPS or FedEx to us.
Only time this has happened when ordering from etrailer.
by: Tony 04/24/2024
The ease of latching and not having to lift the latch handle is very nice and unlachine it's a breeze, works very well very happy with the coupler
by: Dave07/05/2022
Very good quality, construction, and finish. This was used to replace a 5000# rated coupler on my RV trailer that was just not strong enough. It has an extra 2-3" of length than the old coupler so make sure your safety chains have enough length to accommodate the extra length. One bonus for me was that the extra length was just enough to allow me to open the back door of my SUV with the trailer hitched (which I couldn't do before). The DEMCO coupler does take a 2 1/2" wide hitch pin /lock which is different than most couplers.
by: Charles 05/04/2024
Was the perfect part to replace the pintle hitch that was previously on my 15K trailer.
by: Brabara01/19/2024
I’m a 75 year old disabled woman who was about to give up traveling due to the efforts to hitch and unhitch my trailer. I got this new hitch installed and it changed my life; it is effortless. I’m on the beach now while a winter storm is raging around the U.S. thank you so much for a hitch that changed my life.
by: Ted 09/10/2023
Heavy duty for sure. Drilling 1/2” holes in 1/4” thick angle iron on the trailer required more than a hand drill, but other than that installation was simple. Removing the original coupler was a chore because it was welded on both top and bottom. I had to use a hacksaw (3 blades), 2 lb mallet, large crowbar, steel chisel, grinder. Fortunately I had all that, and I’m very pleased with the result.
by: Shannon 04/30/2024
I didn’t use the bolts it came with. Just got two grade 8 bolts like my pj trailer came with, easier to adjust.
by: Erich 04/02/2024
We really like these new Demco eZ Latch styles.
by: Matthew10/13/2023
Great product! This thing's built like a tank. We're always pulling the heaviest things possible with our trailers and this stands up to the job.
by: Brock07/06/2019
When my old coupler failed I was very happy to find a bolt on coupler this heavy as most are weld on for a trailer this heavy. I wish I would have changed the coupler years ago. I always had trouble with the old one. This one is so easy to latch and unlatch from my truck. It is great quality.
by: Kent 03/08/2024
This is the second one I have owned and they work real good. No problems hanging up.
by: Jay 01/09/2024
It's held up well after a year of abuse. We've fitted all our trailers with these couplers for uniformity, and haven't had any troubles.
by: Scott B09/28/2023
Exactly what I needed to replace the sloppy pintle hitch on my trailer I’m rebuilding.
by: Hank01/11/2024
Excellent coupler, very heavy duty, easy hook up and unhook, definitely recommend if you need a trailer coupler.
by: Paul 11/29/2023
I have been using this on my 15,400# trailer since purchased no issues.Easily locks and unlocks .
by: Mike 12/29/2017
This is the best hitch on the market! I've changed over all 4 of my trailers to this hitch. Simple hook/unhook, releases off the ball smooth, no pins to mess with. The included steel bracket (product #DM6125-81) is super heavy duty & so is the hitch itself, plenty heavy for any 2 5/16" trailer. I hacked off my existing hitches w a cutoff saw, welded a plate then the bracket and did each of my trailers , w paint, in less than an hour.
by: Rick 02/13/2024
Very nice hitch release lever. Easy to grab and lift to release. Easy to install.
by: Erich 09/20/2023
We're switching all of our couplers to the Demco eZ-latch. They've been very reliable and easy to use.
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