Up and Down Play with etrailer.com Trailer Coupler # CTA-280 When Mounted to Channel

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Should there be any up and down play once the coupler is mounted in the channel, I have around a 1/4” of up and down play

asked by: Steve H

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Expert Reply:

The etrailer.com Trailer Coupler # CTA-280 that you referenced can have a bit of up and down play like what you described when mounted to a channel like # CTA-CB126. As long as you have the bolts tightened down to the correct torque spec (159-212 foot pounds for the included grade 8 bolts) this is not cause for concern. Normal manufacturer variances such as the amount of powder coat applied can result in this type of movement.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

A little bit of play between the coupler and the channel is normal. As long as the bolts are properly torqued, the play won't damage or harm anything. We've confirmed this with our channel mount coupler manufacturers like Bulldog and Titan.

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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 7

Yes, the Sleeve-Lock Trailer Coupler #CTA-196 will fit the channel bracket that comes with the Brophy Lunette Ring w/ 3-Position Adjustable Channel Bracket #BR43ZR. The bolt holes match as well when it comes to size and spacing so you'll be good…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

The only difference in the Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Couplers #DM16080-95 and #DM15931-95 is going to be the bolt pattern. One will have the 5-Bolt hole pattern and the other is going to have 4-Bolt holes. I have included images below showing the…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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