Warranty Coverage for Dutton-Lainson # DL13897 Trailer Coupler

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Does this part have any kind of warranty, part number DL13897. Thanks

asked by: Bob

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Helpful Expert Reply:

According to my contact at Dutton-Lainson, they do not cover their couplers with a warranty. However, Fulton offers an identical Fas-Lok Coupler, part # F343000301 that's covered by a 3 year limited warranty.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Yes, the mounting holes for the Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler #CT-5003-Z measure 1" from the center down to the bottom of the channel.

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Answer 2

I went to our warehouse to measure the mounting hole spacing on Fulton Fast-Lok Coupler #F346000301 and found that the distance from the top surface of the coupler housing down to the center of the side mounting holes is 1-inch. This and other…

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Answer 3

The inner dimensions of the Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler #CT-5003-Z are 5" from the bend to the rear of the coupler, 3-1/6" wide and 2-1/8" tall. I have created a diagram with these measurements below.

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Answer 4

Actually, if the latching portion of the coupler still works correctly, you can simply engage the manual lockout lever on your coupler which will prevent the coupler from compressing and trying to apply the brakes, allowing you to continue using your…

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Answer 5

The Titan Zinc-Plated, Leverlock Coupler - Adjustable Ball - 3" Channel - Bolt On - 5,000 lbs #T4845000 has a height with the lever up of 4-3/4 inches and 5-3/4 inches to the lowest part when that lever is up. I've attached a photo to…

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Answer 6

If you wanted to shim the space you have between the top of your trailer coupler and the bottom of the coupler #F343000301, you could, but if you have the bolts torqued down and you aren't overloading the coupler's 5k capacity you should be…

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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

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 9

Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…

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Answer 10

Traditionally, trailer manufacturers did not use electric brakes on boat trailers because the brake magnet wiring and trailer wiring did not always have the best insulation or water protection. These days, more and more manufacturers are using…

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Answer 11

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 12

I am sorry I don't have any tires that are going to fit your rim. I do have a couple of comparable size tires that come in a wheel tire combo. I have listed the two below along with their lug patterns. 5 on 4-1/2 Lug Pattern - Kenda 205/65-10…

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