What is the Outside Width of the Channel that Comes with Bulldog Trailer Coupler # BDA2565C0317

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What is the outside width of the mounting channel. thnx.

asked by: Kevin

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I went out to the warehouse and measured the outside width of the channel that comes with Bulldog Cast Head Coupler # BDA2565C0317. The overall outside width is 3-9/16 inches and the inside width is 3 inches. I made a picture showing the outside width for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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