Hey John,
The Demco Trailer Coupler # DM88XR is a channel mount style coupler and would need to connect to a channel like the # DM55342. We offer different channel mounts and versions with the channel built into an actuator so finding the correct part to go with it is going to depend on the style of the trailer tongue. If you want to send me some pictures and measurements of the trailer tongue if it's a straight tongue then I can pick out some options for you. view full answer...
The chart is just giving you the max capacities for different distances when installing the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit for 3" x 3" Tongue # FHDPB330301.
For me it's easier to ignore the chart, and just use the table on the side. The distances (Max Pivot Length) are simply the distance from the center of the coupler ball back to where the furthest pivot hole will be of the # FHDPB330301. Basically you can just measure the right distance for your trailer tongue, put the coupler hinge... view full answer...
Hi there Wade; I was able to get that measurement for you, and the overall length is 18-3/4 inches of the 21,000 lb Demco coupler you asked about, which is the following part number:
- Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler # DM16080-95 view full answer...
I do not have a spec sheet for the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit item # FHDPW330300. The 3" x 3" is the internal measurement. This weld on coupler hinge fits a 3" x 3" trailer tongue and has a 5,000 lbs capacity. view full answer...
There can be weight applied to the tow vehicle, so to measure tongue weight for weight distribution at a commercial scale, what you want to do is, with your vehicle and trailer fully loaded like you're headed on a trip, drive on to the scale with all 4 wheels of the truck and record the weight of the truck with the trailer attached.
Then unhook the trailer and jack up the trailer tongue so there is no weight on the hitch ball (make sure that the trailer jack is not on the scale). Record... view full answer...
I would be happy to! For your 7,518 lbs trailer you will want to confirm your total tongue weight before purchasing a hitch.
Total tongue weight is the tongue weight of your fully loaded and ready to tow trailer plus the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle. The easiest way to get an accurate tongue weight measurement is with a tongue weight scale like item # e99044 but there are other methods outlined in the included help article I linked below.
Tongue weight... view full answer...
I wouldn't worry about adding anything to the front. The only reason you would want to add the Coil SumoSprings item # CSS-1125 to the front of your 2018 Crosstrek is if you had a front hitch or weight pushing down directly on your front axle.
Since you're close to the towing capacity on your Subaru, I recommend using a weight distribution system to address the sagging in you're experiencing. The Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control item # FA92-00-0450 works with trailer's... view full answer...
I googled the grease seal number you mentioned and I did find some options online but when I looked up the size it wasn't one that we carry a suitable replacement for.
For a coupler solution though you could use the Dexter part # T1607500 which you'd want to weld to the top of your trailer frame. It was not designed to fit over a frame channel so your width being wider than usual wouldn't be a factor. view full answer...
Hi Bill,
The Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control # FA92-00-0450 has a tongue weight range of 200lbs - 450lbs so you'd be right around the middle of the capacity when loaded, making this a great choice. This doesn't come with a hitch ball so you'll need either a 2" ball # 40038 or 2-5/16" hitch ball # C40005 depending on your coupler size.
I've attached a short video below where we'll show you how this system works. view full answer...
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