Can You Back Up Trailer Using Lock N Roll Articulating Coupler

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I have one of your Lock N’ Roll articulating hitches and was thinking off putting one on another trailer I have. It’s a 20’ galvanized boat trailer that I converted to hold 2 Hobie Pro Angler kayaks. Would I have any safety or backing up issues trading in my ball hitch for one of these?

asked by: Eric S

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There will be no safety issues and you can absolutely back up with the Lock N Roll articulating coupler, no matter which one you use. Backing straight up won't be problematic and it will even be a bit easier to maneuver when turning due to the articulation. I'm not sure what coupler you need for your trailer, so here are all the trailer-side Lock N Roll couplers:

- 2" Channel: Lock N Roll Articulating Coupler # 336TS528

- 2-1/2" Channel: Lock N Roll Articulating Coupler # 336TS506

- 3" Channel: Lock N Roll Articulating Coupler # 336TS508

- A-Frame: Lock N Roll Articulating Coupler # 336TS504

- Flat Plate Mount: Lock N Roll Articulating Coupler # 336TS514

- Adjustable Channel Mount: Lock N Roll Articulating Coupler # 336TS502

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The Lock N Roll Trailer Coupler #336VS501 that you mentioned is designed to fit a 2 inch hitch which is a standard hitch size like you mentioned. You'd need to have the matching trailer side coupler part #336TS528 installed on your trailer as…

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Answer 2

If the trailer is less than 1 inch off of being perfectly level either up or down then it will be perfectly fine. Having it slightly higher would be better because presumably the tongue weight of the trailer will pull it down a little. You could also…

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Answer 3

The correct Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension for you is going to be part #ASR3500S06 because it offers the 4" lift that you will need to clear larger tires on your pop-up camper. It looks like the wheels on your 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon…

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Answer 4

The 360 degree rotation of the Lock N Roll Articulating Trailer Coupler #336VS511, along with the left to right and up and down articulation allows fantastic maneuverability, especially when backing a trailer around a corner and into a tight spot.…

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Answer 5

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 6

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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Answer 7

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 8

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 9

Yes, a trailer that is nose up can cause big problems. A level trailer is ideal and worth working toward for safety. The good news is that you can get the trailer almost exactly level with switching ball mounts. This is where an adjustable ball mount…

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Answer 10

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 11

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 12

The best hitch for a 2024 Subaru Outback is the etrailer item #e25TR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Subaru with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver, that has a 3,500 lbs towing capacity and a 350 lbs…

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