Replacement Trailer Coupler For A Shelby 5101 Trailer

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Question:

Will this bolt-on DM37ZR work with my Shelby 5101 Trailer coupler? My trailer has a welded a-frame coupler thats rusted out pretty bad. Also, do you have any installation videos for a similar install for my situation?

asked by: Brian

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Expert Reply:

Yes, you can replace your weld-on coupler with a bolt-on coupler you will just have to drill the holes The Demco Cast Head Coupler w/ Jack Hole # DM37ZR would be a good replacement.

The coupler has a 10,000 pound weight capacity and will fit a 2 inch ball. I recommend this coupler over other couplers because of the eZ-Latch mechanism. It will ensure a simple, secure hookup and disconnect. We do not have an installation video on this product.

expert reply by: Noah E

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Answer 1

Based on my research the Shelby 5101 is an A-frame coupler with a 2" ball and 5,000 lb capacity. We have exactly that with the A-Frame Coupler #CA5100B, which has a trigger latch and has a black paint finish. The same coupler is available…

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Answer 2

We do offer a direct replacement for the Shelby 5101 A-Frame Trailer Coupler, it's the A-Frame Coupler part #CA5100B for black or part #CA-5100-Z for zinc. These couplers both have a 5,000 lb weight capacity with 2" hitch ball. In…

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Answer 3

I looked up your Shelby 5101 trailer and it is an a-frame trailer that has a weld on a-frame coupler that has a jack mounting hole built into it. So since the coupler uses a non-standard bolt pattern for the jack I'd recommend replacing the…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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 6

The Ark Drop Down Corner RV Stabilizer Jacks #ARK94FR are able to lock into place at 30 and 60 degrees as stabilizers. They also have the 90 degree position where it is rated for 1,929 lbs and then the stored position.

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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

Hi Larry, So we have a couple bumpers that may work, though each is 96 inches long. They can be cut to length though, and the difference is their width, as one is 3" wide and the other 4" wide to fit different size bumpers: - Pre-Drilled…

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Answer 9

The Electric Jack w/ Footplate and 7-Way Plug #EJ-3527-BBX uses a 7-way RV-style plug. I have included a diagram that shows the pin-out for RV style 7-way plugs. This will show you what each pin does. I have also listed the functions below and linked…

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Answer 10

I reached out to my contact at Demco who was able to supply me with the attached dimensional photo of the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler #DM14793-95.

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Answer 11

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 12

The play you are feeling/hearing is most likely between the hitch ball and the latch of the coupler. If you look under the coupler you can see an adjustment bolt that uses an Allen wrench that will allow you to tighten the latch and get rid of the…

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