Can Body of Bulldog Collar-Lok Coupler w/ Low-Profile Latch Be Drilled Into for Installation

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I have a Rove lite travel trailer 1800 lb dry, 2500 Gross with an aluminum frame. The current 2 in ball coupler is bolted on with 4 large bolts vertically through the top of the coupler and the frame and a 3/8 in alum plate welded to the bottom of the a-frame. I would like to switch to a bulldog coupler as I have had issues with the stock one. My question is therefore, would it be OK to drill the holes through the top of this coupler using the current one as a template and bolt it on? I think that such a setup would be at least as strong as the stock one and the bulldog would be a much safer and less troublesome hitch - I had one put on an R-pod I owned after the old one came unhitched while driving! and it was great.

asked by: Bob C

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Yes, you can drill holes into the Bulldog Collar-Lok Coupler w/ Low-Profile Latch # BD028288 to install it using the existing mounting hole configuration on your trailer.

expert reply by: Jon G

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2" Coupler on Rove Lite Travel Trailer
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Answer 1

Typical spring deflection for trailer leaf springs like the part #e64SR is right at 1-1/2 inches when at capacity. Generally speaking you will want to have 3 inches from the top of your tire to a fender on a trailer (in your case a deck) to…

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Answer 2

According to Bulldog, the replacement spring you are looking for is not individually available, but it can be purchased as part of latch repair kit, part #BD024200. This repair kit uses a different latch than your coupler does, but the spring is the…

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We only have replacement springs and latches for the Bulldog Collar Lok couplers. We do not have the lower piece it sounds like you are looking for. You would need to replace the entire coupler. The part #BD028288 would work well as a replacement as…

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Answer 4

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 5

For a single axle trailer, you want the shackle strap to be able to move so that you have the spring deflection needed for your suspension. Angled like the photo or even almost vertical is fine you just don't want the shackle strap to bind and…

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Answer 6

Increasing the tire and wheel size can increase the height of the trailer but it's usually quite minimal. Before you do anything else you should see if the pin box can be adjusted. Although you have to be careful here since This will lower the…

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Answer 7

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 8

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 9

I am not aware of a bolt-on version of the Buyers Products Weld-On Safety Chain Retainer part #3375471000. However, if all you were wanting to do is mount your safety chains to the tongue of your trailer then you will just simply do so by running a…

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Answer 10

To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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Answer 11

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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Answer 12

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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