Does Welded on Trailer Coupler Have to Be Cut Off behind Coupler to Replace  

You guys are great at answering quickly. I purchased a 5x8 utility trailer that has a 1 7/8 inch coupler that is welded to the frame. I noticed you sell 2 inch bolt on couplers. My tailer has a 2000 lb. GVWR. My hitch is 2 inch and I so much prefer 2 inch hitches and balls. The easy answer is just use the 1 7/8 inch trailer ball which I hate. To put your 2 inch coupler on I would have to cut the 2 inch bar off because the 1 7/8 inch coupler is welded. I do not want to shorten or do that to the tow bar. I mean what about my class 3 hitch that can handle 350 tongue/3500 towing. Will the 1 7/8 ball allow same tonque weight and same tow capacity as the 2 inch coupler and ball. My main concern is tongue weight even though in this particular case this trailer is rated 2000 max. But I like heavier items at front of trailer over tongue for better stability.

asked by: Dennis