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Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - eZ-Latch - Zinc - 2" Ball - Bolt On - 10,000 lbs

Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - eZ-Latch - Zinc - 2" Ball - Bolt On - 10,000 lbs

Item # 12564
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Straight-tongue coupler is made of sturdy steel and has a corrosion-resistant zinc finish. eZ-Latch ensures fast, easy, secure hookup and disconnect. Designed to bolt onto your 3" wide trailer tongue. 3-Hole bolt-on case. Great Prices for the best straight tongue trailer coupler from Demco. Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - eZ-Latch - Zinc - 2" Ball - Bolt On - 10,000 lbs part number 12564 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Demco Straight Tongue Trailer Coupler - 12564

  • 2 Inch Ball Coupler
  • 3 Inch Channel
  • Standard Coupler
  • 10000 lbs GTW
  • Bolt-On
  • Demco
  • Auto Latch

Straight-tongue coupler is made of sturdy steel and has a corrosion-resistant zinc finish. eZ-Latch ensures fast, easy, secure hookup and disconnect. Designed to bolt onto your 3" wide trailer tongue. 3-Hole bolt-on case.


Features:

  • Channel tongue coupler lets you hook up your trailer to your tow vehicle
    • Provides connection point for hitch ball
  • eZ-Latch coupler 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
  • Zinc plating offers corrosion resistance
    • 200-Hour salt spray rating
  • Heavy-duty steel construction
  • Bolt-on installation - hardware not included
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Ball size: 2"
  • Weight capacity: 10,000 lbs
  • Mounting: 3" wide channel tongue
  • Distance between bolt holes: 3"
  • 1-Year warranty


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.


Demco eZ-Latch in Use

Unlike most couplers, which have a pin hole through the handle latch, the eZ-Latch coupler features a second pin hole through the side of the coupler itself. Inserting a coupler lock through either hole will keep the latch from lifting, preventing disconnect and theft.



12564 Demco Easy-Latch, Bolt-On, Zinc-Plated Straight Tongue Coupler - 2" Ball - 3" Tongue - 10,000 lbs




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Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - eZ-Latch - Zinc - 2" Ball - Bolt On - 10,000 lbs - 12564

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (65 Customer Reviews)

Straight-tongue coupler is made of sturdy steel and has a corrosion-resistant zinc finish. eZ-Latch ensures fast, easy, secure hookup and disconnect. Designed to bolt onto your 3" wide trailer tongue. 3-Hole bolt-on case.

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Heavy duty and perfect for the 3”x5” boat trailer. Paired with a Fulton swing arm and it turned out perfect for my Nitro boat and the space issue I have.



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The Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - eZ-Latch - Zinc - 2" Ball - Bolt On - 10,000 lbs. was so simple to install, took 20 minutes at most to remove old coupler and install this one. The coupler appears to be rigid in design but will see how this holds up to a 20' airboat trailer.



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Installs and fits well. etrailer easy to work with, helpful and fast



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Arrived on time. Appears to be well made and will be an excellent replacement.



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I have not installed the parts yet, but the customer service from etrailer is superb! I would give 6 stars if it were possible.



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The customer service is excellent. Great communication. Shipping took longer than expected, but once I got the coupler, it was easy to install and works great. I did add a little grease to the underside of the locking mechanism as it was dry and seemed like it would eventually start binding up. But that is regular maintenance stuff anyway so no big deal.



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Etrailer has great products! Large selections to choose from excellent info on helping you figure out what you need for your setup, along with great pricing! Thanks Etrailer.
Steve



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Great product and great service! I’m a repeat customer and will continue to be!



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Great product. It's tough to find couplers with the 10,000 lbs load and a 2" ball but this product does exactly what I need.



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First of I must say the customer service at etrailer was superb! It also arrived in two days. As for the coupler it was easy to install and I really like the quick couple feature on the Demco coupler. Have not pulled the trailer yet but it look like a well built quality hitch.



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Product delivered very quickly. The coupler is as advertised, very heavy duty and well made. I will always use etrailer in the future. Their service is superb

Scott H.

5/26/2018

Working very well. Would recommend this coupler to anybody looking to replace their current coupler



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great product it took a bit of modification to fit but works great!!, Thank you.



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great product,well built and fast deliv ery

Patrick

1/21/2023

it has worked very well. on a side note it save are family from injuries as we were rear ended and the hitch took the brunt of impact.

Etrailer Expert

Katrina B.

1/26/2023

Blue Ox to the rescue! Hopefully you all were okay and the car wasn't damaged too much.


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This trailer coupler is extremely stout for a 2" ball. It fit perfectly. The mounting holes lined up properly and in a matter of a few minutes my trailer was ready to be towed. Very please with this product for its quality and price.



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Although I just received the trailer tongue. It can easily be seen its a quality hitch. Heavy Gauge Steel. The locking mechanism is interesting as you don't need to open the latch to drop your trailer on the ball. I'm excited to install it on my boat trailer.



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Installed the electric over hydraulic unit as well as the HBA-CAM. Couldn't be happier



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I called this company after having bad luck with another provider. Jesse was quick to help me find what I needed and sent me videos so I could see what I was buying. Fast shipping and arrived in great condition. The heck with folks you can’t talk to. Or have to work a puzzle to get to a person. Thanks again.



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Great product. Very easy to mount, very easy to attach to a hitch. Most importantly the quality of the coupler is exceptional.



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Looks like a great product



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WOrked out great and had no issues. Looks great and works well on my old trailer.



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This is certainly not my first order with Etrailer, I will start by saying that all my orders have been shipped quickly and the products are always just as described, top quality products great service. Can't ask for a better or speedier service!



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Great product, just as described and lightning quick shipping



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Looks and feels solid. Ensure that you measure as these come manufactured a bit longer than most.

Jas

4/25/2018

Every Trailer should have this trailer type of coupler. Simple and easy to use. Great product.



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Very nice 10,000 lb coupler to bolt to my 3” square tube 1/4” wall



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Superior to the Fulton it was replacing! The Easylatch design is much easier to hook up to as well!


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