Recommended Adjustable 2 Ball Coupler To Replace A Lunette Ring On A Trailer

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I have a trailer that has a vertical channel mount with a pindle ring like your part Item # 358LOOP. I need to convert it to a 2 ball hitch. Do you have what I need?

asked by: William C

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Expert Reply:

If you are replacing your current lunette ring, you will need to check on 2 measurements to make sure a coupler will fit your channel. First will be the width and second will be the hole spacing.

As an example, the Demco Trailer Coupler - Adjustable Channel Mount # DM12688-95 will fit a 3" wide channel and will have 2" hole spacing when measured center to center. This is also designed for the use with a 2" ball and will have a 10,000 max capacity. Odds are this will match what you have as it is a very common size, but I definitely recommend double checking, just to make sure.

expert reply by: Lazer S

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Demco Coupler DM12688-95 Hole Spacing
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Answer 2

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