etrailer Replacement Spring for Ram Sleeve Lock Couplers Review Video

The spring part #CA-5196-SPR that you referenced is the spring of the coupler like part #CTA-196 that pushes the parts of the coupler apart when the sleeve is pulled back. I attached a picture that shows a very similar Bulldog coupler. You can see…

I took a caliper out to our warehouse and measured the Replacement Spring for Ram Sleeve Lock Couplers part #CA-5196-SPR for you, the length is 1.68" and the diameter of the coil is .040".

It sounds like you might be needing the Replacement Coupler Cap Spring #BD500354 which fits the Bulldog Collar-Lok Couplers. If more than the spring is broken then we'll need to get you a completely new coupler. In this case let me know the what…

I don't think you are doing anything wrong necessarily. There are 2 possible issues that I can think of causing the problem. First, the spring may not be the correct size. A spring that is too short and/or not the correct diameter would fall out.…

Basically you will want to compress the spring part #BD500354 so that you can position it in place on your Bulldog Coupler. I attached a picture that shows where the spring installs at. It will just be a matter of compressing the spring to get it in…

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #75282 requires all hardware be torqued to 68 foot pounds according to the instructions. I've attached a photo in case you need anything else for this installation…

There is a difference between a 7-way round and and 7-way rv blade connector. If you take a look at the accompanying photo, which is from our linked article on trailer wiring you can see that the connector on the left has blade-style pins while the…

There are many things that can affect the voltage on the brake output wire from your brake controller to your trailer brakes such as the power setting on your brake controller, how you are testing the wire and if you are testing it with the brakes or…

A trailer is always going to be limited by its weakest component. This means that even if everything else on the trailer (axle, hubs, wheels, suspension, etc) is rated for 7,000 pounds, you will still need to adhere to the 5,000 pound limit on the…

Torque specs for wheel lug nuts will vary depending on the diameter of the lugs, type of lug nut and the wheel's material. The linked chart details the recommended torque for many combinations. Dexter Hub/Drum #84546UC3 has 1/2-inch studs and…

The best way to determine the height needed is to measure from the top of your trailer frame to the top of the sides of your boat. If the 40" Tall Guide-Ons #CE27626 sit right at or slightly above the sides of your boat then the shorter will…

Thanks for the photo; it looks like you have a low-profile latch and so the Replacement Coupler Cap Spring #BD500354 would work for your coupler.