Fulton Fold-Away Coupler for a 2 Inch x 4 Inch Trailer Tongue

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Which Fulton coupler would you recommend to use on a 2” x 4” trailer tongue?

asked by: Kyle

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To put a Fold-Away coupler on your 2" x 4" trailer tongue you are going to need to modify your Tongue. There are no 2" x 4" options available. I recommend using the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit for 3" x 5" Tongue item # FHDPB350101. This will accommodate the larger dimension your tongue has.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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If you plan was to use the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit for 3 x 5 trailer tongues #FHDPB350101 with shims on a narrower trailer tongue you'd actually need to weld the hinge kit as the bolt holes aren't going to match up perfectly and it…

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To install the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit for 3" x 5" Tongue #FHDPB350101 you will simply need to cut your current trailer tongue so that you have the desired length that is foldable (see attached customer photo). Because of this we…

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It looks like it's steel to me, but you can try to see if a magnet would attach to it. If not, then you'd know it's aluminum and the hinge kit part #FHDPB350101 couldn't be used.

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The Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit #FHDPB350101 that you referenced is confirmed to fit 3 inch by 5 inch trailer frames so it would work well for you. Check out the review video I attached for more info.

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For a 3x4 inch frame the best hinge kit would be the part #FHDPB350101. This is for a 3 x 5 inch frame but you could have 1/2 inch spacers welded to either side of the channel and it would and work just fine.

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I do have a fold-away trailer tongue coupler kit that will work on a 3x4 trailer frame, the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit part #FHDPB350101. That said, you will need to use shims/spacers to fill the rest of the gap. This is actually explained in…

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Answer 7

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 8

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 9

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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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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Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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