Tongue Weight Capacity of Demco Trailer Coupler

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How much tongue weight can part DM12717 handle?

asked by: Ryan

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The Demco Trailer Coupler # DM12717 has a maximum tongue weight capacity of 1,000 pounds.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

In regards to the Buyers Products Straight Tongue Trailer Coupler part #3370091560, the overall length is 17".

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Answer 2

You can lock out your surge brake actuator although it's not always the prettiest of solutions. You need to either weld the pieces together or drill holes through it putting in bolts to keep it from moving. It'll work but it completely…

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Answer 3

The total length of the Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler #DM12717 is about 14". I have attached a photo and a review video to demonstrate this. Trailer tongue couplers like the Demco that you referenced are designed to fit on trailers and so…

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Answer 4

The only difference between the Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler part #12564 and Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler part #DM12717 is the bolt pattern which is just slightly different with one having an extra hole.

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Answer 5

Using a longer and heavier duty coupler is fine, but your trailer capacity will still be limited by the weakest component. So even if you have the #DM12717 coupler, the total trailer capacity may still be 3,500 lbs based on the axle, springs, hubs,…

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I had the Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - Zinc - 2" Ball #DM12717 measured and included a diagram with the spacing you are looking for, and a little more if needed. With that being said, from the center of the first bolt hole to the…

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Answer 7

I had the Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler #DM12563 measured and have a diagram below. With its 10,000 pound capacity and eZ-Latch mechanism, this will definitely be a good option for you.

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Answer 8

The two couplers you referenced are identical size-wise. The #DM15000-52 is a bolt-on application with the EZ latch system and a silver finish. The DM12563 uses a standard latch, is a weld-on application and has a red finish. For the #DM15000-52, the…

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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

Hey David, from previous customers of ours who have the same 2020 Keystone Raptor 424 we have determined that your pin box style is the Lippert 1621 which means for a Gen-Y gooseneck adapter you'd want the #GY58GR that you referenced.

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Answer 11

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 12

Traditionally, trailer manufacturers did not use electric brakes on boat trailers because the brake magnet wiring and trailer wiring did not always have the best insulation or water protection. These days, more and more manufacturers are using…

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