Trailer Coupler Recommended for Trailer With 2-5/8 Inch Round Tube Tongue

Question:

I have a trailer made of sch 40 pipe. The tongue has a trashed 1-7/8inch coupler that is welded to the pipe. The OD of the pipe is 2.375. What is your recommendation for its replacement?

asked by: Robert H

Expert Reply:

I don't have an option that would bolt or weld right up to your 2-3/8 inch diameter pipe, but if you're handy we have an option or two that could work for you with a little welding and fabrication work.

We do have a round tube tongue coupler that could work, but it's for a 2 inch trailer ball so you'd need to replace your existing 1-7/8 inch ball with a 2 inch. I'd recommend using the # BD028383 which is designed for a 3-1/2 inch pipe, so you'd need to shim the 2-3/8 inch pipe you have in order to make things fit together. You'll need to weld in a shim to take up the diameter difference, then weld the coupler to the shim.

Another option would be a channel tongue coupler like # CT-2003-Z, but once again you'd need to use shims to take up the size difference. Sine you'd be putting a round peg in a square hole, so to speak I'm not sure how well you'd be able to weld that all up so if I had to choose, I'd personally go with the # BD028383.