Expert Answers about Chevrolet A-Frame Trailer Coupler
- Is Sleeve-Lock A-Frame Trailer Coupler # CA-5196-B Designed for Weld On 50 Degree A-Frames
- Yes, the Sleeve-Lock A-Frame Trailer Coupler # CA-5196-B that you referenced is a weld-on coupler designed to fit 50 degree A-frame trailers like you mentioned. Nearly all A-frame trailers are 50 degree so it's hard to find A-frame couplers that are designed for a different angle.
view full answer... - Recplement for the Shelby A-Frame Coupler 5104
- The best replacement for your Shelby A-Frame Coupler 5104 is the A-Frame Trailer Coupler part # CA-5400-B. The Shelby 5104 fits a standard 50-degree a-frame, has a 13,000 lb weight capacity, and uses a 2-5/16" hitch ball. The A-Frame Trailer Coupler also fits a standard 50-degree a-frame and uses a 2-5/16" hitch ball but has a 14,000 lb weight capacity. In order to install this trailer coupler you will need to cut the old one off and weld the new one on.
In order to protect your trailer...
view full answer... - Can Demco A-Frame Coupler Replace Ram 5,000 lb A-Frame Coupler
- The great thing about a-frame couplers is that they basically all can fit and interchange with each other. You could easily remove the Ram 5000 jack you have on your trailer to replace it with the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler # DM14793-81 that you referenced.
view full answer... - Recommended 2-5/16 Coupler To Replace 2 Coupler On 2019 Winnebago Minnie 170K Travel Trailer
- I found a few pictures of the coupler on your 2019 Winnebago Minnie 170k Travel Trailer and you currently have an A-frame coupler.
The most likely replacement option is the Demco 50-Degree A-Frame Trailer Coupler w/ Jack Hole # DM13205-95 which is for trailer frames that have the standard 50 degree frame and requires a 2-5/16" hitch ball. The 50 degree A-Frame is the standard but it wouldn't hurt to confirm that the 50-Degree A-Frame is in fact what your trailer uses.
The Demco # DM13205-95...
view full answer... - Recommended Replacement Pro Series A-Frame Trailer Coupler with 2 Inch Ball
- For your Pro Series A-Frame Coupler for 2 inch ball, I recommend the Pro Series A-Frame Trailer Coupler with Trigger Latch - 2" Ball - 5,000 lbs # PSE338050303 as a replacement. There is not a latch repair kit for this coupler, so you will need to replace the entire coupler. I've attached a video to assist you.
view full answer... - Wide A-Frame Coupler Recommendation for a Trailer
- I did some checking and the a-frame coupler with the most distance at the widest point is the Bulldog Collar-Lok coupler part # BD028384. This coupler has a 11 inches at the widest point. Is there a reason you need one that wide? All that really matters is the angle of the coupler as it matches your frame. Nearly all A-frame trailer have a 50 degree angle where the coupler installs. The # BD028463 would install on a 50 degree angled A-frame trailer.
view full answer... - Is There a Difference Between A-Frame and Straight Tongue Trailer Couplers
- Yes there is a difference between couplers for an a-frame trailer and a straight tongue trailer. They are a very different design so if you have an a-frame trailer you'd need something like the # CA-5210-B which you can see matches the shape of the a-frame or for a straight tongue you'd want the # CT-3002-Z.
view full answer... - Recommended Coupler Replacement for Custom A-Frame Trailer
- The A-frame couplers are a standard 50 degrees angle from outside of frame rail to outside of frame rail where they come together to meet the coupler. The Fulton coupler # FE443050303 you mentioned will be a good replacement for most trailers as long as they fit within the 10,000 lb weight capacity. This coupler will give you a standard hole for a trailer jack as well as fits the standard 3 inch on center mounting holes of most jacks.
Couplers like this are not rated for a rise or...
view full answer... - Can You Tighten An A-Frame Coupler Or Must It Be Replaced
- If you feel the connection point between your trailer coupler and hitch ball is too loose then the trailer coupler will need to be replaced because there is no way to tighten this. The connection point does need to be loose enough for the coupler to rotate on the hitch ball but not loose enough where you have a bunch of play. If you are in doubt it would be wise to replace the entire trailer coupler for both peace of mind and security. In some cases, you can obtain a trailer coupler repair...
view full answer... - Tongue Weight Capacity for A-Frame Trailer Coupler # CA-5400-B
- The tongue weight capacity of the A-Frame Trailer Coupler # CA-5400-B that you referenced is 2,100 lbs. The overall trailer weight capacity for the coupler is 14,000 lbs.
view full answer... - Recommended A Frame Trailer Coupler Replacement
- The Buyers Products A-Frame Trailer Coupler w Jack Hole part # 3370091595 is a 2 5/16" coupler and based on my research the Shelby 5101 is an A-frame coupler with a 2" ball and 5,000 lb capacity. The a frames they fit are the common 50 degree so yes it will work out fine you will simply need a larger ball like part # 63840.
view full answer... - Availability of an A-Frame Coupler that is 45 Degrees and Not 50 Degrees
- All of the A-frame couplers we carry are for the standard 50 degree A-frames. What you could do, since your A-frame is a lower angle, is have some steel spacers welded on to get to 50 degrees and then use a weld-on coupler. I have linked the weld-on options for you.
view full answer... - Correct Replacement for Shelby 5101 A-Frame Trailer Coupler
- We do offer a direct replacement for the Shelby 5101 A-Frame Trailer Coupler, it's the A-Frame Coupler part # CA5100B for black or part # CA-5100-Z for zinc. These couplers both have a 5,000 lb weight capacity with 2" hitch ball. In order to install either option you'll need to cut the old one off and weld the new one onto the trailer.
Please note, the zinc is a better option for boat trailers due to its rust resistance.
view full answer... - Extended A-Frame Coupler with 2 Inch Ball for a Casita Travel Trailer
- Yes, there are trailer couplers that have a greater distance between the center of the coupler where the ball sits to the center of the jack tube hole. However, this is not really by design for this exact purpose and I am not sure it would get you the extra clearance you need to lower your tailgate without hitting the tongue jack. The best option for this is an extended ball mount like you are using now.
That said, the Sleeve-Lock A-Frame Trailer Coupler part # CA-5196-B will provide...
view full answer... - Locks for A-Frame Trailer Coupler
- We have all sort of trailer locks including coupler locks for a-frame trailer couplers. Please refer to the linked page that displays all standard coupler locks.
You can use a universal-fit surround-type lock such as # ML389DAT which fits all ball sizes and that prevents someone from hitching to your trailer by clocking access to the coupler, or a simple latch type lock like # e98889 that prevents the coupler latch (like the one on # CA-5400-B) from being lifted to unlock the coupler.
view full answer... - Recommended Jack Support Plate When Installing Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler DM14791-97
- For the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler w/ Jack Hole - eZ-Latch - Primed - 2" Ball - Weld On - 10K # DM14791-97 you were looking at you can use the Bottom Support Plate for 2-1/4" OD A-Frame Jacks - 5,000 lbs # JSP-100 to replace your current jack support plate.
I included videos for each of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.
view full answer... - Recommended A-Frame Coupler To Replace A Ram A-Frame Coupler With A Sloppy Fit
- The A-Frame Trailer Coupler # CA-5210-B will have the exact same yoke latch as your current Ram coupler, so it will not be adjustable, unfortunately. With that said, if you were over doing the weight capacity and can swing the Dutton Lainson A-Frame Trailer Coupler # DL14008 with 5,000 pounds of capacity, it will have the adjustability you are looking for.
If you do need more capacity than that though, your best option will be the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler # DM14791-97. This is actually...
view full answer... - Trailer Coupler Solution for a 30 Degree Trailer Frame
- All of the A-frame couplers we sell are designed to fit 50 degree frames.
As long as you, or the person doing the welding, is a qualified welder who knows what they are doing you could use the # BD44150WH301 on your trailer and then have wedges used so that the angle of the trailer and coupler match up.
view full answer... - Frame Angle the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler # DM14793-81 is Designed to Fit
- Nearly all A-frame trailer have a 50 degree angle frame, the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler # DM14793-81 that you referenced has a 50 degree angle too.
view full answer... - What Is The Narrowest A-Frame Coupler For Trailer?
- I have another option that may work better for you, but unfortunately we do not have a version of the Sleeve-Lock A-Frame Trailer Coupler - Flip Latch - Black - 2-5/16" Ball - 12,500 lbs # CA-5296-B for an 18 degree angle frame.
The closest option we have is the Demco 32-Degree A-Frame Trailer Coupler w/ Jack Hole - eZ-Latch - Primed - 2-5/16" Ball - 21K # DM15633-97 which is for a 32 degree a-frame.
I recommend double checking the angle of your A-frame, as 50 degrees is used on most...
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