Can Weld-On A-Frame Trailer Coupler be Replaced with a Bolt-On Coupler  

I would use a protractor, see photo, place the protractor on the edge of the inside of one side of the trailer frame and the other inside edge of the trailer frame should be parallel with the 50 degree line on the protractor. Another way to verify…

Yes, you can remove your weld-on coupler and install a new bolt-on coupler that fits a 2 inch ball. There is just a few things you need to do to before and when installing. You need to know what channel size and the weight capacity you will need…

To install the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler #DM16680-52 that you referenced, you will want to use 3/8 inch, grade 5 bolts , approximately 1-1/2 inches long (depending on how you are installing the coupler). You will want to use 5 of these bolts…

If your side marker lights use 1 wire like the Thinline LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #MCL67AB then you actually won't route a ground wire to them as they will ground through the mounting hardware. If you are finding a way to…

In my opinion you are going in the right direction with a frame mounted receiver. The only advantage to a weld on application is that, if welded properly, the attachment point, weld, will be stronger than the hitch or trailer frame steel and one of…

I checked the Featherlite Trailer website for specs on the model 3116 trailer but this part number returned no results. But if your trailer uses an industry-standard 50-degree a-frame design then the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler #DM16680-52 will fit…

I'm assuming you have hydraulic drum brakes and actually need the brake actuator. If that is the case, you're looking at either extending the tongue so you can bolt on an actuator like the #DX33FR or welding one on like the #DEX94FR. Both…

Yes, you can use the Trailer Coupler Lock part #e98888 to prevent the hitch ball from coming uncoupled from the Demco 50-Degree A-Frame Trailer Coupler part #DM16680-52. The lock will install in the pin hole directly below the latch which you can see…

You could drill into the Bulldog #BD028463 and make it a bolt-on but that's not really ideal. We don't have the exact match in a bolt-on model. We do have part #BD44150WH301 for a bolt-on Bulldog coupler. It has a higher rating but the price…

The best option for your trailer is a new trailer coupler as either the latch mechanism is worn or faulty. I strongly recommend against any sort of jerry-rigging here as there is too much at stake for you and the safety of those around you. This…

The only differences between the Demco eZ-Latch Couplers #DM37ZR and #DM14793-81 is that the former has integrated loop holes for installing safety chains and a about a 2" drop while the latter doesn't come with provisions for attaching the…

The Bulldog Heavy-Duty A-Frame Coupler, #BD44150WH301, does not come with the attachment bolts. I have attached two images showing the bolt pattern measurements and the bolt hole sizes. I would recommend using grade 8 bolts, but grade 5 is acceptable…