Why Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit NOT Recommended for Aluminum Trailer Frames
Question:
why does the fulton fold away coupler not work on an Aluminum trailer?
asked by: James C
Expert Reply:
I spoke with my contact in the Tech Services department at Fulton, who explained that Aluminum trailer frames have a greater wall thickness than a steel frame. The bolts that attach the hinge to the trailer frame have a large diameter shoulder which acts like a rivet, holding the parts together very tightly. Since an aluminum trailer frame has a greater wall thickness, the shoulder won't have contact all the way through the metal, resulting in a looser fit.
This is why they don't recommend using the hinge kit on aluminum trailer frames.
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Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit for 2" x 3" Trailer Tongue - Bolt On - Up to 5,000 lbs
- Folding Trailer Tongue
- Coupler Hinge Kit
- Up to 48 Inch Long
- Bolt-On
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 2 x 3 Inch Tongue
- Fulton
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Randy T.
7/28/2020
A little clarification is probably in order. Instead of saying aluminum frame, maybe say aluminum coupler tube? My McClain trailer is aluminum, but the 3x3 coupler tube is galvanized steel. I had zero fit issues with the Fulton kit, and neither have several of my friends.