Yes, you need to replace that cracked coupler right away. I'm not sure from the photo what ball size it takes or if you have a straight tongue trailer or A-frame, but get something with a good powder coat or one that is zinc-plated if this is a boat trailer, like the Demco Cast Head Coupler - A-Frame # DM37ZR or Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler # DM13203-95.
I have added links below to our selections of both A-frame and straight tongue couplers. view full answer...
It sounds like you want to be able to tow your log splitter, possibly behind a truck or other vehicle. Many log splitters have a tongue with a pin attachment and if you want to tow the splitter you may need to change the pin to a coupler that fits a trailer hitch ball.
You can check out the attached link I have provided for the couplers we offer for trailers. If you need a straight tongue coupler and the trailer has a 2-inch channel you may want to take a look at part # CT-3001-Z. This... view full answer...
The difference between the Curt Coupler Repair Kit is the size ball the coupler is designed to work with.
If you have a 1-7/8 inch hitch ball, the repair kit you need is part # C25094. for a 2-inch hitch ball you would need part # C25194. view full answer...
The circled item in the picture is where when towing the bolt will push into the actuator to apply pressure onto your actuator.
Since Atwood is no longer in business it is very hard to find replacement parts for it. I would recommend switching to The Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator # DM72VR.
This hydraulic actuator will activate the trailer's brakes when the tow vehicle slows or stops. It has an EZ-Latch coupler mechanism which gives you a simple, secure hookup and disconnect. This coupler... view full answer...
Thanks for the photo of your trailer coupler. That really helps explain what you are asking about.
I spoke with a couple of other Experts and we may have a couple options you can consider. One way to go is to use Loctite Threadlocker 262, part # LT37420 on the coupler bolt threads. This is put on the threads when bolting the coupler to the trailer tongue and becomes impossible to remove with hand tools without heating it up to 500F degrees to free the parts for disassembling. That would... view full answer...
The eZ-Latch on the Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler # DM13689-52 does make it easier to connect the trailer and ensure the coupler latches down fully than your trigger style coupler. Since you can visibly see the latch raise and drop you know you are connected. The coupler does have the lip which if you are not quite perfectly aligned with the hitch ball you can set some of the weight on the ball and push the trailer over to drop onto the hitch ball. I find using Hitch Lube # 58117... view full answer...
The Coupler you referenced, part # BD028382, is designed to be welded on the trailer tongue. It is meant to fit trailer tongues that measure 3 inches wide. I have attached a product review video for this coupler you can check out.
We do not have a bolt-on coupler with the same hinged ball style socket, but we do offer 2 inch couplers that may work for you. I have attached a link to our product page that features the bolt-on couplers we offer. Most are designed to fit 3 inch tongues and... view full answer...
The required thickness of the metal on your 2" x 3" trailer tongue is between .188" and .120" in order to use the fold-away coupler, which is the following part number:
- Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit for 2" x 3" Trailer Tongue # FHDPB230101
This is true for any capacity up to the 5,000 lbs the # FHDPB230101 is rated for, so a 3,500 lb single axle trailer will require its tongue have the same .188" to .120" thickness. view full answer...
There isn't an option for a swing-away coupler on a 3" x 4" tongue, but you can still use the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit for 3" x 5" Tongue # FHDPB350101.
In order to use this kit on a 3" x 4" tongue, you would simply need to have 1/2" spacers welded to both sides of your trailer tongue.
I have added a link below to a video review for you to check out as well of the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit for 3" x 5" Tongue # FHDPB350101. view full answer...
There isn't a trailer coupler for a channel any smaller than 2 inches. You could still use a standard coupler for a 2 inch channel, but what you would have to do is fabricate and weld on spacers to the tongue in order to mount it.
If you did that you would be able to use a standard channel coupler like the Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - 1-7/8" Ball # CT-2001-Z or the Curt QuickPin No-Latch Trailer Coupler for 2" Ball # C82CR.
I have added a link below to our entire selection of trailer... view full answer...
I called my contact at B&W about the Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler, part # BWTEXA4200.
They told me that the offset holes are so that the adapter can accommodate couplers that have the pin in different locations, and will not affect the towing of your trailer. I have attached a link to a product review video you can check out. view full answer...
It sounds like you need to replace the brake actuator on your 1979 Rolco trailer. When you say the hitch portion are you asking about a surge brake coupler on the trailer? These were used a lot on trailers from that time.
I have attached a link to our product page for the surge couplers we offer. As you can see on the page, choosing the right coupler will depend on the size hitch ball you use and also the trailer tongue channel size. Also, the couplers have a weight capacity and vary by... view full answer...
A repair kit is not available for your Fulton Fas-Lock Coupler but I do have a solution for you.
If your coupler is welded on the trailer tongue you can purchase a coupler like part # F222000301 and remove the parts you need to repair the coupler you have on your trailer.
If your coupler is bolted to the trailer you can check out the link I have provided to find a suitable replacement. view full answer...
That is an interesting question. We do caution against bolting the Demco Coupler # DM14793-81 to a round tube. While you might be able to drill holes and tighten the bolts properly, the concern would be that the body of the coupler is not making full contact with the frame. As you said, they are intended for rectangular or right angle stock steel. With a part of the trailer as important as the coupler, it is an area where we would want to take any risks.
Your best bet would be to take... view full answer...
Shelby is no longer in business and there are no longer any type of repair kits for their couplers, so the best option we can offer is a new coupler with the same fit and capacities.
Based on my research, the Shelby 5111 coupler had a 3,500 lb capacity, fit a 2" trailer channel and worked with a 2" ball so I recommend simply replacing the coupler with either of the following two options:
- Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler # CT-3001-Z
- Curt QuickPin No-Latch Trailer Coupler # C82CR
I... view full answer...
We have a folding trailer tongue hinge that could work for the purpose you describe, as long as your trailer frame isn't constructed of aluminum. You could use the Fulton Fold Away Coupler Hinge, part # FHDPW330300. The hinge kit is designed for 3 x 3 trailer tongues, so you'd need to use some steel plate to shim the width/height difference. You'd need to obtain a 36 inch length of 2.5 x 2.5 tubing to complete your extension.
I've linked to a product description video featuring the hinge... view full answer...
It can be really tough to find the correct repair kit for a trailer coupler, especially if there are no identifying marks or numbers. I have attached a link to our web page that has the repair kits. You can choose a kit that best matches the components on your trailer. Or you could replace the coupler if nothing looks like it will be a match.
I also attached a link to our website page for the couplers we offer. You will need to know the size of your trailer tongue to select the correct... view full answer...
The length found in your travel trailer's VIN number will be the body of the trailer since it is based on the floor plan. This does not include the trailer tongue and coupler or the rear bumper. view full answer...
More than likely the reason you are having issues with your hitch sliding back and forth is that your coupler is still articulating. To stop it from articulating there are a few options. You can do so by drilling holes in either side and sliding a bolt through to prevent the coupler from compressing or you can weld the coupler to prevent it from moving. You can always remove the coupler and replace it with a coupler like the Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler # DM13203-95 (this is a very... view full answer...
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