Comparing Demco Trailer Coupler # DM15000-52 to # 12564

Question:

Can you tell me the difference between these...DM-15000-52vsDM-12564. Which is best? Thank you

asked by: Lee P

Expert Reply:

The Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - eZ-Latch - Silver - 2" Ball - Bolt On - 10,000 lbs # DM15000-52 is a bolt on coupler for a pole tongue trailer. It is compatible with 3 inch channel width and has bolt holes in the spacing I've attached in the photo. It has an automatic latch that will allow you to connect when the latch is in the closed position by just dropping the coupler over the ball, the latch with snap into place. It has a silver powder coat finish and is rated for 500-hour salt spray. For marine applications, this is a superior coupler.

The Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - Zinc - 2" Ball - 3" Channel - Bolt On - 10,000 lbs # 12564 is also a nice bolt-on coupler option. This coupler fits the 3 inch wide channel as well and has holes 3 inches apart. The center hole on an angle splits the distance. The coupler has the eZ-Latch coupler that allows you to connect even when the latch is closed. It has a zinc finish and rated for 200-hour salt spray.

expert reply by: Jason S