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  • Weld-On Demco 50-Degree A-Frame Trailer Coupler For Jayco 23RB Travel Trailer
  • The Demco 50-Degree A-Frame Trailer Coupler # 12660-97SP can be used on your Jayco 23RB. This weld on coupler has the same 21,000lb rating, EZ Latch 2-5/16" coupler that fits a 50-Degree trailer A-frame that the Demco 50-Degree A-Frame Trailer Coupler # DM16680-52 you found. Since it needs to be welded on it is only primed in a red primer to prevent corrosion. You will need a longer Coupler Lock like the Master Lock # 2847DAT since the Demco EZ Latch requires a minimum 3" coupler pin no...
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  • Is Mounting Hardware Available for the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler
  • You will need to source the mounting hardware for the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler # DM14793-81 locally at a hardware or home improvement store. Unfortunately we don't carry the hardware needed to install the coupler.
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  • Is There Thumb Latch Repair Kit for Underslung A-Frame Coupler
  • There is not a repair kit for the thumb latch of the A-Frame Trailer Coupler - Underslung - Thumb Latch - Black - 2-5/16" Ball # CA-5335-B. While I wish we had an option for you, if yours has busted you will need to replace the entire coupler.
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  • What is the Highest Capacity 2-5/16-Inch A-Frame Trailer Coupler
  • We offer three cast head 2-5/16-Inch A-Frame Couplers that carry a higher weight rating than the 14,000-lb-rated Fulton # F44314R0303 coupler that you referenced. The link provided will show you each of these 15,000-lb-rated wedge latch couplers from Bulldog. Two of these are weld-on couplers but a bolt-on unit is also available, part # BD44150WH301, which includes an attachment point for a round utility jack. The two weld-on units are both 18-inches in length and share common features...
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  • Availability Of An A-Frame Trailer Jack With Round Mounting Flange With 4 Holes
  • Almost all A-frame jacks have the triangle mounting plate with the 3 inch on center holes. We do not carry anything that has the 4 holes. We do have some electric jacks like the Stromberg Carlson Electric Trailer Jack - Drop Leg - A-Frame - 23" Lift - 5,000 lbs - Black, # JET-5000 that have a round plate to mount, but the holes are still lined up with the triangular mount design. Unfortunately you will have to drill holes in your coupler for modern standard trailer jacks. My recommendation...
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  • Is There an Articulating Coupler That Will Work for Jeeps
  • We do have an articulating coupler that will work with your Jeep and trailer, although we don't carry the Max Coupler brand. What we carry is the Lock N Roll Articulating Trailer Hitch for your Jeep and the Lock N Roll Articulating Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler for your camper. All you need is to determine which rise or drop you need and the size of the channel on your camper. - No Drop or Rise: Lock N Roll Articulating Trailer Hitch for 2" Receivers - Vehicle Side # 336VS501 - 2-1/2"...
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  • Is There A Bolt-On Collar Lock Style Coupler For 5,000-7,000 lb Application?
  • The only bolt on couplers we have meeting or exceeding the 5,000- 7,000 lb weight capacity are the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler w/ Jack Hole - eZ-Latch - Black - 2" Ball - Bolt On - 10K # DM14793-81 or similiar in different ball size or color. We also have the Bulldog Heavy-Duty Cast Head Coupler w/ Wedge Latch - 2-5/16" Ball - A-Frame - 15,000 lbs # BD44150WH301. Unfortunately we don't have any collar lock style couplers that aren't weld on
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  • Is There a Blank Cover Plate Which Can Mount Over Holes For A-Frame Trailer Jack Holes?
  • I have never seen a blank cover plate to cover the hole on your trailer A-frame, but you should be able to easily fabricate one out of a steel or aluminum sheet. As an alternative to the Snap Ring Swivel Jack # TJBB-2001-B you could also consider the Ultimate Trailer Jack # 322-RDJ-2K. This jack mounts in the same space as your current A-frame jack and will allow you to lower it to one of 7-different heights to clear your tailgate.
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  • Replacement Coupler Recommendation for Fulton 33305
  • It doesn't look like we have an exact replacement coupler latch kit available for your trailer coupler. Your best option would be to replace your coupler with something like the # CA5100B which is also a A-frame coupler designed for a 2 inch ball but it has a 10k capacity.
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  • Surge Coupler for A-Frame Trailer with Disc Brakes
  • We do offer two disc brake surge coupler/actuators that will fit a standard 50-degree a-frame trailer. Both of these actuators come from Demco. Actuator # DM8105422 is primed red and intended for weld-on installation. It includes a breakaway and an electric reverse lockout feature that can be activated by the tow vehicle's reverse light circuit to allow you to back up the trailer with engaging the brakes. This unit has a tongue weight rating of 1250-lbs and a gross towing weight rating...
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  • Replacement 7K Surge Coupler for A-Frame and Straight-Tongue Trailers
  • We do not offer parts for Reliable brand brake actuators but we can help you with selecting a new one if you cannot source the part(s) you need elsewhere. The page I linked for you displays all 6K-rated surge couplers. We have both drum brake and disc brake models with the different psi pressures required for each type of braking system. Just click on the type of brakes you have, the ball size required, your preferred installation method - weld-on or bolt-on and the trailer frame style,...
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  • Availability of an A-Frame Coupler that will Fit a 1-7/8 Inch Hitch Ball
  • We don't offer any A-Frame style couplers that are compatible with a 1-7/8 inch trailer ball. The best bet if you're wanting to use a coupler like the # CA5100B you referenced would be to remove the 1-7/8 inch trailer ball you currently have and switch to a 2 inch ball. You'll want to make sure that the 2 inch ball you choose has a shank diameter that's compatible with your existing ball mount. 2 inch trailer balls are available with shanks measuring 5/8, 3/4, 1 or 1-1/4 inch diameter....
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  • Available 6K Weld-On A-Frame Drum Brake Actuators
  • Thank you for the photo of your trailer tongue and actuator coupler. The one weld-on 6K drum brake actuator we offer is the Titan Multi-fit A-Frame Actuator # T2492800. This accepts 1-7/8-inch, 2-inch and 50mm hitch balls and includes a breakaway kit. It will fit 50-degree a-frame trailers. Note that this coupler does not include a reverse lockout so it best paired with free-backing brakes like # T4423400 and # T4423500. All 6K drum brake actuators for 2-inch balls are shown on the linked...
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  • Surge Coupler to Replace Older Atwood Model
  • We do not have a master cylinder repair kit for your older Atwood surge coupler but we can help you select a new coupler to match your trailer gross weight. The linked page displays both disc and drum brake surge couplers; just click on the type you need for your trailer, the ball size and then click on the gross trailer weight rating (GTW) that is appropriate. A popular option for a 7K GTW with a straight tongue and drum brakes is Demco drum actuator coupler # DM72VR which is a bolt-on...
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  • Demco Coupler Part Number 12661-97 Replaced by Demco 12660-97SP
  • The 12660-97 Demco 50-Degree A-Frame Trailer Coupler with Easy Latch and Jack Hole - Primed - 2-5/16" Ball - 21,000 lbs # 12660-97SP is replacing the 12661-97. It is the newer version of the same part. Because it is replacing the part you referenced, we don't stock the previous number any longer. The manufacturer will probably keep the former part until all their stock is out before removing the number from their site.
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  • Surge Brake Actuator For Disc Brakes With a 2" Ball Coupler And Manual Lockout
  • The Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator # DX56FR has a 2" ball coupler and is compatible with disc trailer brakes. While this actuator does come with an electric lockout that ties to the reverse light circuit to prevent pressure from getting to the brake calipers, you can also use it manually. The Lockout Key # DX94FR can be placed in the actuator groove to prevent it from being able to cycle when you need to lockout the actuator. This particular actuator is designed to bolt to a 3"x5" trailer...
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  • Footplate and Caster Availability for Bulldog Fixed-Leg Trailer Jack # BD195321
  • We do have a drop leg with a foot plate available for the Bulldog Fixed-Leg Trailer Jack # BD195321, but casters are not currently available for jacks with square tubes. I recommend the Bulldog 17-11/16-Inch Drop Leg With Pin # BDDF3500 to go with the trailer jack you mentioned. It has a footplate width of 7-1/2 inches and a tubing width of 1-7/8 inches and includes the pin. To avoid the cost of buying the jack and drop leg separately, you might be interested in the Bulldog Drop Leg Trailer...
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  • Availability of Trailer-Mounted Battery Boxes
  • It sounds like you are looking for a trailer battery box that mounts at the front of the trailer near the tongue and coupler (the coupler is what grips the hitch ball on the tow vehicle). Battery boxes usually have some sort of ventilation, such as on the Tow-Rax Battery Box # TWSP12B which uses a clear plastic tube for this function. You'll want to check the battery type number for your two batteries since many of these boxes fit only specific battery sizes. I linked our main page...
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  • Measurement of Stromberg Carlson Electric Trailer Jack from Top of Jack to Mounting Plate
  • I spoke with my contact at Stromberg Carlson and she told me that the Stromberg Carlson Electric Trailer Jack, # JET-5000, sits 23 inches above the mounting location on the A-frame coupler.
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  • Is there a Shorter Shank to Move Bike Rack Closer to Trailer when Using the Jack-It
  • I checked with Lippert, manufacturer of the Jack-It # LC429756 and they do not list an alternate shank. The only thing I can think of is that people are modifying it to fit their needs. You could instead use the Bike Bunk, # CC-275, with the Swagman Trailhead, # S63381. This will allow you to place the Bike Bunk on the A-frame at a spacing as narrow as 12 inches and as much as 52 inches (and basically anything in between).
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