Recommended Articulating Coupler for Off-Road Adventure Trailer

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Do you carry a hitch connection for an off road adventure trailer that would twist and roll with the terrain while connected to tow vehicle?

asked by: William J

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It sounds like you're looking for an articulating coupler.

For the trailer side of the equation, use # 336TS504 for an A-frame coupler. For an adjustable channel tongue use # 336TS502. If you need a 2 inch channel tongue go with part # 336TS528, # 336TS506 for a 2-1/2 inch channel tongue, or # 336TS508 for a 3 inch channel.

For the vehicle side, there are several different drops available. For a zero rise/drop, use # 336VS501. For up to a 4-1/4 inch rise or drop, use # 336VS503505 or if you need up to 8-1/4 inches of rise or drop, use # 336VS503515.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

The pivoting bolt or pin that the Lock N Roll Coupler part #336TS504 has is made from a hardened steel that as rigorously tested for capacity and found to be capable of handling up to 11,000 lbs of trailer weight and also meets SAE J684 towing safety…

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Answer 2

The Lock N Roll Articulating Hitch w/ 3-Position Channel - 2" Receivers #336VS503505 is just the vehicle side of the equation. The reason for this is because not all trailers have the same setup. For the trailer side we have a few options based…

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Answer 3

Since the Lock N Roll Articulating Hitch #336VS503505 that you referenced has a hollow shank you can use the hitch lock/anti-rattle device #63232 as a really great lock setup that will also prevent any rattling of the accessory in your hitch. The…

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Answer 4

Yes the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler #DM14793-97 could be welded instead of bolting it to the trailer. Instead though I would recommend the #DM14793-52 which isn't primed so would be a bit easier to weld.

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Answer 5

The use of Lock N Roll Articulating Trailer Hitch for 2" Receivers #336VS501 does not add sway to the setup. Couplers normally can articulate to the left and right like what this allows so it would not be any more prone to sway than a ball style…

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Answer 6

The Lock N Roll Articulating Coupler #336TS504 along with the Lock N Roll Articulating Hitch #336VS503505 is no more difficult to back up a trailer than a standard ball and coupler. As there is less resistance in the motion of this coupler you also…

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Answer 7

For an off-road trailer the Lock N Roll Articulating Coupler part #336TS504 would be your best option for an a-frame trailer as it offers the best articulation and was specifically designed for off-road applications. Then for the matching style…

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Answer 8

The Lock N Roll Articulating Coupler #336TS504 dimensions for the A-frame are 2.19" at the narrowest part and 11.22" at the widest part of the opening. It is 9.68" long from largest opening to narrowest. I have included a picture below…

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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I would use a protractor, see photo, place the protractor on the edge of the inside of one side of the trailer frame and the other inside edge of the trailer frame should be parallel with the 50 degree line on the protractor. Another way to verify…

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Answer 12

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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