Can Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler be Used on Car Hauler Trailer

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DM14793-52, would this product be ok for use on a car hauler trailer?

asked by: Brent

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Yes; your car hauler trailer has to have an A-frame and be within the correct weight rating, but if so you can definitely use the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler # DM14793-52.

The # DM14793-52 has a 10,000 lb capacity so that's the most your loaded trailer can be, but otherwise this will certainly work for a car hauler trailer.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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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 2

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 3

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 4

The Replacement Shock Absorber Spring Kit #TK71-758-00 is the correct shock for your UFP Surge Brake Actuator. The picture you included does not specify if it is for a disc or drum brake set, so I have found both for you to choose from. Disc Brake…

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Answer 5

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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Answer 6

Thank you for the image. It appears you will need either the Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler #DM13203-95 or #DM16080-95. Both of these couplers have a zinc coating for increased corrosion resistance and fit on a standard 3" wide channel…

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Answer 7

Yes, you can remove your weld-on coupler and install a new bolt-on coupler that fits a 2 inch ball. There is just a few things you need to do to before and when installing. You need to know what channel size and the weight capacity you will need for…

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Answer 8

Yes, the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler #DM14793-52 that you referenced could have holes drilled to match what you have on your trailer. This coupler would be a great option to replace a Ram brand coupler. I attached a picture that shows how the…

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Answer 9

Yes, you can replace your weld-on coupler with a bolt-on. You'll just need to drill the holes. Then, if you wanted to go back to a weld-on later that would be fine too. Just to confirm you can check with the trailer's manufacturer that…

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Answer 10

What you're looking for is the corrosion-proof composite latch handle that is part of some Demco eZ-Latch couplers like part #DM14793-52. We don't sell the latch handle individually but we do carry a repair kit, part #DM6109, that has it…

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Answer 11

To install the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler #DM16680-52 that you referenced, you will want to use 3/8 inch, grade 5 bolts , approximately 1-1/2 inches long (depending on how you are installing the coupler). You will want to use 5 of these bolts per…

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