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Today we're going to be taking a look at an A-frame trailer coupler for a 2 and 5/16 inch hitch ball. This A-frame coupler is going to let you hook up your trailer to your tow vehicle. It is a weld-on installation. It's going to feature a gross weight capacity of 15,000 pounds with a maximum tow weight capacity of 2,250 pounds. The unit's going to feature a really nice, unique squeeze latch. This… see more >
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Both styles of Demco couplers are going to hold up well but in general cast steel is considered to be better due to it's uniform and more consistent structure it provides. Stamped steel is typically considered a more cost effective solution due…
view full answer...You could technically wire an electric trailer jack directly to your truck's battery, but that isn't really the most practical setup. I've seen one guy pull out his jumper cables every time he wanted to use the jack in this fashion, but I…
view full answer...The main difference between the wedge style latches and the trigger latches is in the capacity of the coupler. The lighter capacity couplers will use a trigger latch, whereas the higher capacity couplers will use wedge latches. For example, the…
view full answer...I checked the Featherlite Trailer website for specs on the model 3116 trailer but this part number returned no results. But if your trailer uses an industry-standard 50-degree a-frame design then the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler #DM16680-52 will fit…
view full answer...I walked out to our warehouse and pulled the Redline A-Frame Trailer Coupler #CA5100B. At the widest point inside the coupler measured approximately 9-1/4 inches, the narrowest approximately 2 inches and 8 inches between those points. Check out the…
view full answer...The highest capacity coupler we have for an A-frame trailer like what you have is the part #BD44150W0317 which has a 15k capacity and a heavy-duty cast head that is build like a tank. This would be your best option. This also fits the standard hitch…
view full answer...It does sound like there is a possible short with the brake magnets on your trailer, especially if all the wiring looks good between the brake controller and vehicle connector. I recommend first making sure that each magnet has one wire secured to…
view full answer...The Erickson Horizontal E-Track, part #E19148 has 1/4 inch diameter mounting holes spaced 2 inches apart. The screws you use should be at least long enough to go 3/4 inch into the wood you are mounting the track to. The more screws you use the more…
view full answer...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…
view full answer...Generally the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler w/ Jack Hole part #DM14793-81 is very easy to release. There is a lock/pin hole located just under the latch that may have a pin in it preventing it from opening. I have linked a photo showing exactly where…
view full answer...If you look at the diagram that I received from my contact at Demco, you can see several of the dimensions of the #DM14793-81 trailer coupler. If there were other dimensions you were needing, please let me know.
view full answer...A little bit of play is acceptable, the coupler should be tight enough that the coupler won't come off the ball, but not so tight you can't close the latch. I typically tighten the coupler up until I feel a slight resistance when closing the…
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