Expert Answers about Trailer Coupler install

Trailer Coupler

Expert Answers about Trailer Coupler

How to Bleed Hydraulic Brakes with the Atwood Actuator # 84137
A method that we have used to bleed hydraulic brakes with an actuating coupler is to use a pair of vice grips. Attach the vice grips to the front of the ball coupler and slowly push in, then extend the ball coupler into the actuator. Check out the actuator repair video that I have attached. In this video, our installer is repairing an Atwood actuating coupler similar to your # 84137 coupler. At the 6 minute and 30 second mark, he uses a pair of vice grips to bleed the brakes on the trailer.
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Will Convert-A-Ball 5th-Wheel-To-Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5GX1216 Work on Ford F-450 And RV
As long as you have a gooseneck hitch on your 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty truck, the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-To-Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5GX1216 is a compatible fit for your RV. The coupler will bolt to your trailers king pin and will connect to the gooseneck ball. This item features a height differential of 12-16 inches. To find the correct size, you will need to back the vehicle under the trailer, measure from the top of the ball in the truck bed to the base of the pin box on the
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What Type of Cut Do You Make To Install Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit # FHDPB330301
I spoke with my contact at Fulton and he told me to install the Fulton # FHDPB330301, Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit, that the installation instructions direct you to make the cut straight. There are stops inside the hinge that require you to make the cut straight and square as shown in the picture. I have attached a short video reviewing this part for you.
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Bolting Convert-A-Ball 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5G to 5th Wheel Pin Box
As long as the set screws that attach the collar to the king pin are evenly tightened so that the surface of each set screw is flush with the collar, and the cap screws that secure the collar to the adapter are correctly torqued to the rating mentioned in the instructions, Convert-A-Ball states that it is not necessary to bolt the hitch plate to the pin box. In fact, they specifically guarantee that if correctly installed the adapter will not separate from the king pin. Because of the additio
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Is the Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter Height Adjustable
The Reese Goose Box # RP94622 can adjust up and down the same way that the factory pin box on the trailer can: by moving up or down a set of holes on the wings where the box mounts to the trailer. Reese does recommend that the Goose Box be installed 1 position lower than the original pin box. I have included a link to the installation instructions and a video review for you to view.
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Connecting Brake Actuator With Electric Reverse Lockout
If your brake actuator has electrical wires these indicate that your actuator has a reverse lockout function. The wires connect to your trailer wiring to activate this electric reverse lockout function. (This allows you to back up the trailer without causing the brakes to engage.) One wire connects to your trailer frame to serve as a ground (be sure to make a solid connection to a clean or preferably bare metal surface); the other connects to the reverse light wire on your trailer connector.
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What is Required to Convert a Drum Brake Actuator to a Disk Actuator
You do not need to purchase a new brake master cylinder to convert your trailer from drum brakes to disc brakes. If you remove the metal check valve from your current master cylinder you will essentially have a disc brake master cylinder. What you will need to do is remove the large snap ring from the back of your actuator where the brake line attaches, pull the spring out, and at the end of the spring there will be a metal check valve. If you remove that check valve and reassemble the brake
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Can Brake Actuator With Electric Lockout Be Manually Engaged In The Event of Solenoid Failure
After speaking with my contact at Titan, I have found that the Titan Leverlock Brake Actuator With Electric Lockout # T47154207K does not have a mechanical lockout that you can engage if the electric solenoid fails. The electrical lockout is activated when you begin reversing your tow vehicle while attached to the trailer. A breakaway kit is included and the product features bolt-on installation. I have included a link to the proper installation instructions to this item. If you would prefer
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Does the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter Need to Be Bolted to the King Pin
It is not required that you run bolts through the bolt holes of the hitch plate bolt holes of the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5G, but if you want to you can contact Convert-A-Ball and they will supply you with a bolt kit. Convert-A-Ball guarantees that if you install this product correctly you will not need to use the bolt holes. The reason the bolt holes are there is because this adapter shares the same hitch plate as the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-
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Installation of Wallace Forge Gooseneck to Fifth Wheel Trailer Adapter # 2085205
The Wallace Forge King Pin Adapter for Gooseneck Trailers you mention, part # 2085205 is designed to slip into the outer coupler tube of a gooseneck trailer. The set screws in the coupler tube would secure the adapter at the correct height, as you can see by the photo I provided. The king pin portion of the adapter would lock into the jaws of the fifth wheel hitch just like the king pin of a fifth wheel trailer would. The king pin would not be welded to the hitch. If you wish to install the a
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Is there a Minimum Weight Requirement for Actuating Couplers
Actuating couplers do not come with a minimum weight capacity, however, there could be some potential issues if you are towing a trailer with a weight well below the capacity of the coupler you are using. For example, I had a situation where a boat trailer that weighed just under 8,000 lbs when loaded and used an 8,000 lb actuating coupler. After the boat was dropped off at the lake, the trailer only weighed about 1,500 to 2,000 lbs. We found that the trailer would be heavy enough to begin t
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Does the Trailer Tongue have to be Cut at an Angle to a Install Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit
When installing the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit, # FHDPB340301, you will just cut the tongue straight across. You can cut it at an angle if you really wanted to but it is not required. because of subtle tolerances it would be best to use the hinge kit as a template to get the best angle so you would want to wait until you have it to do so. Make sure to get the right pivot length for your trailer tongue weight and gross trailer weight. I have included a picture that should help.
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How to Bleed Hydraulic Surge Trailer Brakes
There are a couple of ways you can bleed a trailer brake system. Titan offers the following instructions, which I have also linked for you, on bleeding the brakes: Remove the master cylinder cap and fill the reservoir to three quarters full with DOT-3 brake fluid. DO NOT allow brake fluid to contact painted surfaces since it will damage the finish. Wipe up any spills immediately and wash the area with water. If you choose to manually bleed the system, an assistant makes the job easier. Di
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Does the Trailer Tongue Need to be Cut at an Angle to Install a Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge
You would want to just cut straight across when you install the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit # FHDPB330301. You could cut the coupler at the same angle as the hinge if you really wanted to, but it is not required.
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Where Does the Trailer Jack Install on a Trailer if it has a Hinge Coupler
You will want to put the trailer jack between the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit # FHDPW330300 that you referenced and the frame of the trailer. If you had the jack on the side of the hinge that pivots it would make it unstable and difficult to pivot the tongue of the coupler. Not only would it make things much more difficult, but the hinge is designed to only support weight when it is locked out straight as both sides of hinge will have support to carry the weight. When the hinge can piv
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Removing the Ranch Hitch Adapter # AM3100 From a 5th Wheel Trailer King Pin
Along with the flange bolts, the Ranch Hitch Adapter, # AM3100, should also be screwed onto the king pin with a collar system, see attached photo. Once the bolts are removed from the trailer pin box, you will need the Spanner Wrench for Ranch Hitch Coupler Adapters, # AM3104, and a 4 foot cheater pipe, along with two full grown men to release the the adapter from the threaded collar. Initial tightening is done at 1200 foot pounds of torque, or as much torque as two men can generate. Once the
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How to Remove the Ranch Hitch Adapter From a 5th Wheel Trailer King Pin
Removal of a Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter # AM3100 is not exactly an easy task. Actually, it will take two strong men with a 4 foot cheater bar. When the adapter is tightened onto the collars system on the king pin the connection is very solid and hard to break. Once the bolts are removed from the trailer pin box, you will need the Spanner Wrench for Ranch Hitch Coupler Adapters, # AM3104, and a 4 foot cheater pipe, along with two full grown men to release t
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Drilling Holes for Installation of the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge # FHDPB330301
Once you have the trailer tongue cut and you place on the hinge, # FHDPB330301, put the other end of the tongue in place on the open end. Once everything is in position you can mark the holes or use the hinge as a template and drill the holes. Using the hinge as a template would take the guess work out.
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Parts Needed to Backup Without Putting on the Surge Brakes When Parking or Launching a Boat Trailer
Yes, there is a way to back up your boat trailer and keep the surge brake actuator, # T4332900, from applying pressure to the trailer brakes. You will need an electric lockout solenoid, # T4748800, which will close when you shift the vehicle into reverse, allowing the trailer to be backed. Along with the solenoid, you will need a solenoid cover, # T4835800183, if your actuator is the model 60 actuator that you referenced. The cover will keep the solenoid from getting stepped on and damaged wh
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How Does the Convert A Ball 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter With Offset Add Clearance
The Convert-A-Ball Fifth-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter with Offset, # CAB-C5GX1216, is designed to be used with truck beds longer than 6 ft that are looking to get that extra couple inches of clearance. This offset adapter is not necessarily designed to allow for safe 90 degree turns, but it will allow you to make a tighter turn than you would be able to without the offset. Since you have a 5-1/2 ft bed on your 2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty, the only option that you will have to safely make a 90 d
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How to Reset the Break-Away Lever on a Titan Aero 7500 Trailer Brake Actuator
First, I would have the trailer inspected to determine if the heat from the brakes being applied and pulled along damaged any other components such as the drum and bearings. To replace the break away cable on an Aero 7500 coupler # T4606500, start by carefully loosening the brake line fitting going into the master cylinder. This will release pressure in the system. Once pressure has been released retighten the fitting. Remove the 2 bolts at the front of the master cylinder. These bolts ho
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How Can the Ranch Hitch Be Attached to a Pin Box
The Andersen Rapid Hitch # AM3100 that you referenced can be installed with either 4 grade 8 bolts or with 4 1-inch tack welds placed by a certified welder. Here is the step from the instructions that is about the attachment of the the unit to the pin box: There are eight holes drilled in the Ranch Hitch Adapter Base, but only four need to be used. You will be responsible to choose which 4 holes will be used to accept the Grade 8 Bolts; try to evenly spread the load as much as possible. Ta
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How Tight Should the Bolts be to Secure the Titan Trailer Coupler # T4853100
There is no specific torque rating for securing the Titan coupler # T4853100. What you will need to do is tighten the bolts down as much as you can without crushing the metal of the coupler and trailer tongue. If you see the metal start to bend a little, that is tight enough. It is recommended to use all bolt holes to secure the coupler and to use grade 8 hardware.
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Does Trailer Coupler Need to Sit Flat Against the Top of Trailer Tongue
Ideally, you want the coupler sitting flat in direct contact with the top of the trailer tongue. If the gap between the bottom inside of the coupler and the trailer tongue is pretty minimal, say 1/16 of an inch or less, having it the way it is would most likely not cause a problem, but I would recommend you go ahead and fix it. This can be done in two ways. You can remove the coupler, cut about 1 to 1-1/2 inches off the end of the trailer tongue so you have fresh steel to work with and re-dri
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Does a Dico Model 60 Trailer Brake Actuator Have to be Primed for Use
The model 60 actuator, # T4338600, does not have to be primed. After you have replaced the parts needed and reconnected the brake lines, you will fill the reservoir with DOT 3 brake fluid, leave the cap off, and proceed to bleed the brakes. I have included a link to a video that shows how to bleed the brakes manually. I have also included a link to the replacement actuator parts and a link to wheel cylinders we carry.
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How to Adjust the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter w/ Offset for Height
Great question, I actually went out to the warehouse and pulled the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter w/ Offset, # CAB-C5GX1216, and did a short to show how it is adjusted, see link. You will need to loosen the set screws at the front for 2 inches of adjustment and the set screws at the back allow for 2 more inches of adjustment. Make sure that the red line cannot be seen in either location when the adapter is adjusted to the correct position for your truck and trailer.
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Availability of a Straight-Tongue Bolt-On Trailer Coupler
The Bulldog Collar-Lok Coupler, # BD028243, is designed for weld-on applications and should not be bolted on because it was not designed to be installed this way. Doing so will void the warranty and can even compromise the structural integrity of the coupler. I have included a link to all of the straight-tongue bolt-on couplers that we carry.
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Can You Manually Lockout an Electric Reverse Lockout Brake Coupler
I have a solution for you if you have drum brakes, but I spoke with my contact at Titan and he did not have a recommended way to manually lock out a trailer brake actuator that has an electric reverse lockout. The best thing you can do is get some free backing trailer brakes. These brakes allow your trailer to back up without activating the brakes, even if your trailer does not have a reverse lockout. Since I do not know what size brakes you have I attached a page that has all of the differen
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Can the Convert-A-Ball 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter CAB-C5G be Used Without Bolting or Drilling
You can use the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Fifth-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter, # CAB-C5G, without bolting them to the pin box on your fifth wheel trailer. This makes the adapter fairly easy to move from trailer to trailer without having to modify the trailer pin boxes. These adapters can be bolted on to your pin box for added security or if you are planning on using it on a more permanent basis, but bolting or drilling is not necessary for use.
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Can the CAB-C5G 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter be Used without Bolting or Welding to Trailer Pin Box
Yes, you can use the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter, # CAB-C5G, without bolting it to the trailer king pin boxes. This is the best option for this coupler because it allows you to tow different trailers without the need for modification to the trailer pin boxes. This also makes the adapter fairly easy to move from trailer to trailer. One thing I would like to mention is that any of the offset adapters for short bed pickups, like part # CAB-C5GX1216, will require you t
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Wiring the Reverse Solenoid on Titan Hydraulic Brake Actuator # T4339720
The two wires you mention are attached to the reverse lock-out solenoid. One lead would be grounded to the trailer frame, the other attaches to the wire that comes off the center pin of the trailer connector. You will need to ensure that the center pin for the trailer connector on the vehicle is tapped into the reverse light circuit on the vehicle. You can test this by placing the transmission in reverse while testing the center pin of the trailer connector using a circuit tester like part # 403
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Do Polyurethane Cushions in Convert-A-Ball 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5G Need Replacing
The polyurethane cushions do not need to be replaced on the Convert-A-Ball 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter, part # CAB-C5G. I spoke with my contact at Convert-A-Ball and he said the polyurethane cushions are not accessible for replacing. He said that the polyurethane that is used in these cushions is the same material used in the suspension of the over the road trucks and they will not wear out. The only thing that will cause damage to the polyurethane cushions is temperature over 500 degrees, wh
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Installation Recommendation for Titan Zinc-Plated Trailer Coupler T4853100
The Titan Zinc-plated trailer coupler # T4853100 is designed to be mounted using all five bolt holes, and I would strongly recommend doing so. There is not really a way to know what the weight capacity would be, depending on the number and placement of bolts you would use otherwise. I am including a link to a video review going over the features of the coupler for you to reference if needed. The most important thing to note would be that upgrading to a heavier duty trailer coupler is only g
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Is the Convert-A-Ball 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter Bolted or Welded Onto the Trailer
The Convert-A-Ball 5th wheel to gooseneck adapter, # CAB-C5G, does not require welding, bolting it into place will be secure. Adding an adapter is meant to be more temporary than permanent which is why welding is not needed. The Ranch hitch, # AM3100, also bolts on but has more mounting hole options that the Covert-A-Ball. This adapter also has a higher pin weight capacity at 6,000 pounds so I would recommend it. You will also need some safety chains, # AM3109.
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Attaching the Titan Hydraulic Brake Line When Using Fulton Fold-Away Coupler
When using the Titan Hydraulic Brake Line # T0980100, there are fittings included to attach to your current brake line. One end of the brake line has a female fitting. This female fitting will attach to the male fitting on your brake line. You would need to coil the existing steel brake line in trailer frame behind where the Fold-Away Coupler # FHDPB350101, installs. So basically the Titan Line is adding an extension to your current brake line so the trailer tongue can fold. The other end
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Bolts to Install Fulton Fas-Lok Coupler Part # F222000301
To bolt the Fulton Fas-Lok Coupler in place, I would recommend using two 1/2 inch by 2-1/2 or 2-3/4 inch grade 8 bolts. We do not offer the bolts, but they should be readily available at your local hardware store.
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How to Reset the Breakaway Cable on an Atwood Brake Actuator
I spoke with my contact at Atwood and he stated that you will need to seat the cable back into the actuator by feeding it through where it exits the coupler. The cable is attached to the push rod assembly and the cable has to be fed back through so the push rod can be properly released into the master cylinder. The cable actually attaches inside the brake fluid reservoir and loops through the end of the push rod. Once you do that the brakes should release and allow you to move the trailer.
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Can a Trailer Use Both a Brake Actuator and Electric Brakes
A trailer can have electric-over-hydraulic brakes. This system will use a electric brake controller to send a signal from the tow vehicle to an actuator when the brakes are applied. The signal triggers the pump and motor on the actuator and activates the trailer brakes. The actuator on an electric-over-hydraulic will look like the Titan BrakeRite EHB Electric-Hydraulic Actuator, part # T4822500. It will not look like a brake actuator coupler that is used on surge brake systems and bolts to th
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How To Re-Assemble the Titan Trailer Coupler # T4845000
I pulled the Titan Trailer Coupler #T4845000 and the Titan Repair Kit # T4358400 from our warehouse. I produced a short video for you showing how to reassemble the Titan # T4845000. Also linked is an FAQ on trailer couplers.
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How is Height Adjusted on Convert-A-Ball 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter Part # CAB-C5G
The Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter uses two set bolts that when loosened, will allow the height of the adapter to be adjusted from 12 to 16 inches. This adapter is the only cushioned height-adjustable model we offer. If you click on the smaller photos on the product description page, you can see the adapter at different heights. I have also edited a photo that shows the adjusting bolts.
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Brake Line Routing for Installing a Titan Aero 7500 on a Trailer that Previously had a Model 66
I spoke with my contact at Titan and he informed me that if you needed to drill different holes in this Titan Aero 7500 Brake Actuator # T4606500 you could so that it would line up with the mounting holes on your trailer. Another option would be to weld the coupler on to the trailer. As far as access to the brake line is concerned you should be able to run the brake line to the underside of the frame as the # T4606500 is designed to do. The brake line on your model 66 that you previously had
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Can I Bolt On a Weld On Bulldog Collar-Lok Coupler
It may be possible to install a Bulldog Collar-Lok Coupler w/ High-Profile Latch # BD028387 on your trailer by drilling holes in it and using grade 5 or higher bolts to secure it to your trailer, but since it has never been tested I can not safely recommend you do it. We also do not sell this particular coupler pre-drilled. We have many bolt on couplers that you could install on your trailer with bolts but none of them are collar-lock style. I attached a page that has all of our bolt on coupl
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Will Trailer Side to Side Movement Raise the Rails on the CURT X5 Adapter and Damage the Truck Bed
It is unlikely that the movement of the 5th wheel trailer would be able to move the rails to such a degree as to damage the truck bed. The rails on the CURT X5 Fifth Wheel Adapter, # 16310, are not like regular rails. They have extra steel on the bottoms to create more surface area contact. This spreads the weight and pressure to a larger area. Combine that with the downward weight of the hitch and trailer and the fact that the adapter is pinned, and it is very improbable there will be damag
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How to Convert a Trailer with a Ball Coupler To a Lunette Ring Coupler
The simplest method would be for you to remove the coupler you have on your trailer currently and then weld a flat plate that you could bolt this Lunette Ring # 63023 to. You could use a Trailer Nose Plate # TNP716100 as a mounting plate for the # 63023. Another option you have is to use a Trailer Lunette Ring with 4 Hole Bracket # 18128, this comes with a bracket that you could weld to the front of your trailer and a lunette ring that will bolt to it.
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Installation of Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit # FHDPB330301 On a Trailer
You will want to make sure when installing the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit, part # FHDPB330301, that the distance you put the hinge at on the trailer tongue will still allow you to maintain the correct weight capacity and tongue weight for your trailer. The Fulton Fold-Away Coupler will fit a 3 x 3 inch tongue and the maximum distance (pivot length) you will want to mount the hinge at on the tongue is 48 inches. This would create a 48 inch foldaway tongue on your trailer. At that dista
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Installation Information for Redline A-Frame Trailer Coupler # CA5100B
When installing a trailer coupler like the Redline A-Frame Trailer Coupler, part # CA5100B, you want the coupler right up against the edge of the trailer frame. This coupler is a weld-on coupler for A-frame trailers. I would recommend having a qualified welder or trailer professional install the coupler. I have linked an FAQ on trailer couplers and all of the A-Frame trailer couplers we have available.
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Can I Use Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler # AM3100 To Pull 35 Foot Cherokee Trailer
The Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler, part # AM3100 can be used with a 35 foot trailer like your Cherokee trailer. Part # AM3100 is not recommended for trailers that are longer than 38 feet as our representative at Anderson has informed us in the past. You will want to take a measurement to make sure this coupler will work with your truck and trailer. You will want to back your truck up under your trailer as if you were going to hookup, making sure the truck and trailer are level. Mea
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How Are the Bolts Installed when Attaching the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit # FHDPB330301
There are 16 Bolts included with the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit for 3 inch x 3 inch Tongue, item # FHDPB330301. You will install 8 bolts on the top of the tongue and 8 bolts on the bottom of the tongue. I have provided a short video of the fold away hinge kit with the bolts in the hinge for you to view.
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How to Install the Backup Solenoid on Titan Disc Brake Actuators
The Fitting in the back of your actuator, # T4750820, will need to be removed to install the Solenoid Valve for Titan Brake Actuators, # T4748800. I have posted a photo showing this fitting. Once the fitting is removed you will install the solenoid valve directly into the back of the master cylinder, see second photo, then attach the brake line from the trailer directly to the solenoid. The fitting that was removed will not be needed.
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Which Holes in Trailer Coupler Used to Attach to Trailer Tongue
Typically, the holes in the side of the Fulton Fas-Lok Coupler, part # F222000301 are used to attach it to the trailer tongue.
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How to Bleed Trailer Brakes with a Titan Aero 7500 Coupler Installed
According to the installation instructions for the Titan Aero Model 7500, # T4500600, you will disconnect the trailer from the tow vehicle, chock the wheels, and connect the safety chains together to form a loop . The end of the loop should be forward of the coupler. Then, place a a 2 x 4 board, at least 4 feet long, between the loop and the coupler. You will use the board to push in the coupler using the safety chain loop to help provide the leverage needed to move the coupler into the housi
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Installation Instructions for a Shorter Boat Trailer Fold Away Coupler Hinge Kit
The length of the fold away can be shortened in most circumstances. If you have a 3 x 4 inch trailer tongue then the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit, item # FHDPB340301, can be used and the extension out front can be cut to any length shorter than the maximum pivot length listed in the chart I have linked. As an example, this means that if your gross trailer weight, loaded and ready to tow, is 7,500 pounds and the tongue weight is 750 pounds, your pivot length can be 27 inches (maximum) or
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Where to Attach the Safety Chains After Installing the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit
You will need to locate the safety chains before the cut that is made to install the Fold-Away Coupler Hinge, # FHDPB330301, to be in compliance with DOT regulations. Normally the chains are welded to the bottom or side of the trailer framing, and ran forward. I would have a qualified weldor, weld a Safety Chain Loop, # E950, to the bottom of the trailer frame, before the fold way cut, and then attach safety chains, like part # 2118-348-04, with Safety Chain Quick Links, # 2114-553-04. You ma
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How to Remove the Ranch Hitch Adapter From a 5th Wheel Trailer King Pin
You are correct, the Ranch Hitch, # 3100, adapter base does thread onto a collar system, see drawing, comprised of a collar and 2 wedges that fit around and into the recessed portion of the trailers king pin. When the adapter is tightened onto the collars system on the king pin the connection is very solid and hard to break. Once the bolts are removed from the trailer pin box, you will need the Spanner Wrench for Ranch Hitch Coupler Adapters, # AM3104, and a 4 foot cheater pipe, along with
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What Are the Different Types of Reverse Lockouts for Trailer Couplers and How do They Work
Some hydraulic couplers have a lockout out feature that disables the trailer brakes from engaging when going in reverse. There are 2 types of lockouts, electric and manual. With an electric lockout, when the vehicle is put into reverse, a signal goes through the trailer connector and to a solenoid on the coupler that engages the lockout which does not allow the coupler to push fluid through the brakes lines so that the brakes will not engage. It requires a connection to the vehicle reverse light
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Length of Brake Line Hose Needed When Installing Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit, # FHDPB350101
If your trailer has a surge brake coupler you will need to install a flexible brake line like the Titan Hydraulic Brake Line with Fittings - 25 inch Long, part # T0980100, inline with the couplers master cylinder and the original brake line so the tongue can fold without damaging the braking system. I have numerous sizes of flexible brake lines available and I have included a link to the available options. I would recommend to use the longest flexible brake line available, like the 25 inch lo
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Can Atwood A-Frame Trailer Coupler # 81911 be Locked With a Coupler Latch Lock
I went out to the warehouse and pulled both couplers, # 80101 and # 81911, to examine them more closely. A traditional lock for the latch, like # 3008, will not work on his original coupler # 80101 because of that unique design that you have mentioned. But, it will work on the other coupler, # 81911. I tested it to be sure and the coupler latch can not operate to remove it from the ball with the lock in place.
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Maximum Hinge Distance for the Fulton Bolt-On Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit
I checked the instructions for the Fulton Bolt-On Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit, # FHDPB340301, and found that with the maximum pivot length for 5000 lb GTW and 500 lb TW is 42 inches for the 3x4 trailer tongue. A chart with the ratings for the 3x4 inch trailer tongue is linked at the right. A flexible brake line is required, see link. I am not sure of the internal construction of the flexible lines but it is designed to handle the pressures of braking systems. If you install the flex line to t
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How Many Bolts Should be Used When Installing the Titan Straight-Tongue Coupler # T4853100
The Titan Straight-Tongue Coupler, part # T4853100, is designed for a 2-5/16 inch ball and a 3 inch wide trailer tongue. It has a weight capacity of 21,000 lbs. I spoke with my contact at Titan and he said that the coupler was tested with all five bolts installed. He also recommended to use grade 8 bolts. He said if you are going to be using this trailer coupler on any trailer of significant weight that he would strongly recommend to use all five bolts. The small investment in using all of t
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Can Fulton Fold-Away Coupler, # FHPB5040301 Be Used to Lengthen a Boat Trailer Tongue
For the best and safest ride, you would want to install the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler, # FHPB5040301, so that the coupler ends up being in about the same position as the old one was to retain the same tongue weight and lessen the chance of failure. But it would not give you the extra length you would need to keep the exhaust on your Durango out of the water. An easy solution would be to use a longer ball mount. I recommend the Super Extra Long Class III Ball Mount, # 80232. From the center of
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How To Reverse Without Trailer Brakes Locking When Using Demco Actuator Coupler, # DA9150-2HBC
The Demco Actuator, # DA9150-2HBC, does not have a reverse lockout feature so you would need hydraulic free-baking drum brakes on the trailer in order to back up without actuating the brakes. I have included a link to all of the free-backing brakes for you to view.
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What Tools are Needed to Install Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit, # FHDPB330301
The tools needed to install the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit, # FHDPB330301, are as follows. 1/2 inch drive ratchet 7/16 inch socket (for Torx bit) Drill bits: 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 Safety glasses Clamp Jack stand 15/16 open end wrench and socket Metal cutting saw Torque wrench (capable of 80 foot pounds) Gloves Square Wheel chocks 3/4 inch open end wrench and socket 1/2 inch chuck drill Tape measure Centerpunch Hammer
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What Size Bolts does the Wallace Forge Trailer Coupler # FC25 Have and How Does it Operate
I spoke with my contact at Wallace Forge and he informed me that bolt holes of this Wallace Forge Flat Mount Trailer Coupler, part # FC25 are 5/8 inch in diameter. You would need to supply your own bolts as this coupler does not include bolts. This coupler is designed to be used as bolt on application. Also, this product is cast which makes it even harder to weld safely. How it works is you remove the clip from the pin. Then you pull the pin away from the coupler and rotate it down, counte
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Reliability of the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5GX1416
Do not let the liability waiver of this Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter, part # CAB-C5GX1416, scare you. If you install this product correctly and do not exceed the towing capacity of 20,000 lbs and tongue weight capacity of 2,000 lbs you will not have to worry about the reliability of this product. This product has been tested extensively by Convert-A-Ball and the only reason they have a liability waiver is to protect themselves in case someone installs this adapter i
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Will a Replacement Gooseneck Coupler Bolt On or Need to be Welded On a Livestock Trailer
You will most likely want to install a coupler with an outer and inner tube, like the Pro Series Gooseneck Coupler, item # PS0287790300, or the Redline Round Gooseneck Coupler, item # GCPN25000, on your trailer. The installation of this type of coupler gives you the ability to tow the gooseneck trailer with different height vehicles and will not cost any more than just welding the tube in place. All of the replacement gooseneck couplers that we carry are designed to be welded in place by a qu
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Does The Convert-A-Ball Multi-Cushioned Gooseneck Trailer Coupler # CG Allow For Height Adjustment
The Convert-A-Ball Multi-Cushioned Gooseneck Trailer Coupler, part # CG, will slide up in the 4 inch inner diameter tube that is on the trailer. It can be adjusted for height by using the set screws on the gooseneck trailer tube. If your gooseneck needs the coupler with the holes along the tube, for installing the safety pin, you will need the Convert-A-Ball Multi-Cushioned Gooseneck Trailer Coupler, part # CGH. This is the same coupler as the part # CG, but it has holes that are drilled int
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Can the Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit # FHDPB330301 be Installed at 48 Inches on a 1200 Lbs Trailer
You are correct the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit for 3 x 3 inch Tongue, item # FHDPB330301, can be installed at 48 inches. This is the Maximum recommended installation point for this fold-away hinge. When installed at 48 inches back from the tongue, the gross trailer weight can be up to 2600 pounds and the trailer tongue weight can be up to 260 pounds. You should verify both of these weights, with the trailer fully loaded and ready to tow, before installing the fold-away on your trailer
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Can a Weld-On A-Frame Trailer Coupler be Bolted On Instead of Welded
The A-frame couplers we carry, like # 12660-97SP, are weld-on applications and cannot be bolted on to a trailer frame. Any welding should be done by a qualified welder in a shop that works on trailers. The coupler you have reference accepts a 2-5/16 inch diameter ball. I have included a link to all of the A-frame coupler options for you to view.
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How Does the Pin Operate in the Wallace Forge Flat Mount Trailer Coupler # FC25
I went out to the warehouse and pulled a Wallace Forge Flat Mount Trailer Coupler, # FC25, to test it. How it works is you remove the clip from the pin. Then you pull the pin away from the coupler and rotate it down, counter clockwise to open the coupler. The pin is held in place and cannot be removed. It can remain down (open position) but it could easily slip back to the closed position.
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Installation Instructions for the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler # FHDPB230101
The Fulton Fold-Away Hinge Kit, item # FHDPB230101, is designed for bolt-on installation. If you need a weld on kit, you would use the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit, Weld On, item # FHDPW230300, for your application. To install either of these foldaway kits you will need to cut the trailer tongue at the desired pivot point, up to 36 inches see table below, and then attach the two sides of the fold away to the cut ends of the trailer tongue. Be careful not to damage any wiring or brak
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Using Ranch Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Coupler # AM3100 on a 1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty
The set up on your 1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty certainly sounds like it was done correctly. If there are any issues, it probably will not be on the truck side. You will need to contact the 5th wheel trailer manufacturer to see if the Ranch Hitch, # AM3100, can be used. If the trailer has an extended pinbox, it will most likely need to have the frame reinforced by a qualified professional welder. The use of an adapter like the Ranch Hitch can put extra stress on the trailer frame and gooseneck
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Installation and Quality Details of the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit, # FHDPB330301
When the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit, # FHDPB330301, is in the closed position, it measures 7-1/2 inches long. Each end of the trailer tongue will go in at least 3 inches and is held in place by 4 bolts a piece. When properly installed, the hinge will not degrade the integrity of the trailer or lower its capacity. If you stay within the capacity and do not overload the trailer you should not have bending or cracking problems. If the pivot length is at the maximum of 34 inches, the cap
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How Does the Bulldog Collar-Lok Coupler w/ Pin, part # BD028444, Mount to the Trailer Frame
Yes, this Bulldog Collar-Lok Coupler w/ Pin - 2-5/16 inch Ball - 3 inch Channel Tongue - 12,500 lbs, part # BD028444, is designed to fit onto a 3 inch rectangular trailer frame. The slight indentations you see on either side of the coupler most likely are the result of the stamping process to create the curve in the coupler that begins right after the indentations. You will want to mount this coupler in as far onto the frame as you can without causing damage to the coupler. If the indentation
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How to Remove the Colibert Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Adapter, # 39062
The large bolt on the Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Adapter, # 39062, is for the king pin lock. It will need to be loosened. You will then need to remove the 4 bolts holding the unit to the trailer to completely remove it. It will be a good idea to support the bottom of the adapter while unbolting it from the trailer to make it easier and to protect it and the trailer from damage.
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How Atwood Flatnose Trailer Coupler Operates and Availability of Replacement Pin
I walked out to our warehouse to checkout the Atwood Flat Nose Coupler, part # 75074, to see how it operates. It is like you stated, you pull the pin out, move the handle forward, attach to ball, move handle back and attach pin. We do offer a replacement safety pin for part # 75074. It is Replacement Pin for Atwood Coupler, part # 70897. The pin measures 1.38 inches long, and has a diameter of .38 inches. It stays in place with a ball detent on the end of the pin. I have linked the rep
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Attachment and Ride Quality Using a Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter # 39062 on a 40 Foot 5th Wheel
You are correct that your Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Adapter, item # 39062, needs to be bolted to the fifth wheel king pin plate for safe proper installation. There is no mention in the instructions about welding the adapter to the trailer, so you would need to inquire with the manufacturer about special instructions for welding the adapter to your trailer. When towing with the adapter you will notice a decreased ride quality from towing with a fifth-wheel hitch. The springing
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Is the 30,000 Pound 2-5/16 Inch Gooseneck Coupler Head Weldable
The 2-5/16 inch Gooseneck Coupler Head with 1/2 inch Lock Pin, 30,000 lbs., item # 291300, is cast construction and will require that a qualified weldor with experience in welding cast materials be utilized to attach the coupler to your equipment. Welding a cast part can require a number of different processes to make sure the part is securely connected and not weakened by the welding process. Some times heating the part is required depending on its makeup. Other times the part needs to be pe
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Can Titan Drum Brake Actuator # T4332900 be Used On a Trailer with Disc Brakes
I spoke with my Contact at Titan. He stated that it is not recommended to use a disc brake actuator with drum brakes. The difference is that the actuator has a check valve in the master cylinder that applies 10 to 15 psi to the wheel cylinder cup. Drum brakes have return springs that are able to over come this pressure. The equivalent actuator for drum brakes is Titan Zinc-Plated, Leverlock Brake Actuator, # T4332900. I have included a link to the installation details below. Altering the actu
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How To Wire For Lockout On Titan Coupler, # T4715420, To Vehicle With 7-Way And Trailer With 4-Flat
To connect the electric lockout on the Titan Trailer Coupler, # T4715420, to your truck you will need to make sure the center pole of the 7-Way connector on your vehicle is wired to the reverse light circuit. If it is not wired to the reverse light circuit you will need to splice into the reverse light circuit behind the vehicles taillights and wire to the center pole inside your 7-Way vehicle connector. Once the 7-Way connector has the reverse light circuit at the center pole then you ca
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Does Titan Trailer Coupler, # T4715400, Need A Solenoid Valve When Trailer Is In Reverse
On the Titan Trailer Coupler, # T4715400, you need to add a separate solenoid to disable the brakes when using reverse. You will use the Titan Solenoid Valve with Fittings for Reverse Lockout, # T4748800, which is a normally open valve. It is internally grounded so you just have the one wire to attach to the reverse light circuit. You will also need the Titan Solenoid Valve Cover, # T4835800183, that will attach to the actuator and protect the solenoid from the weather. The difference
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Can You Move the Pivot Pin on a Fulton Fold-Away Coupler to Change Swing Direction
You can install the Fulton Fold-Away coupler with the pivot pin in either hole. Just make sure you follow the instructions carefully when you install the Fold-Away.
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How to Wire the Reverse Lockout Solenoid On a Titan Hydraulic Brake Actuator with Electric Lockout
The solenoid in the Titan Zinc-Plated, Leverlock Brake Actuator w/ Electric Lockout, item # T4715420, is wired to the reverse light circuit on the truck through the trailer connector on the vehicle and trailer. If you have a factory 7-Way connector on your vehicle the center connection in the 7-Way should be the reverse light circuit and one of the yellow wires should be attached to the center connector in the trailer side connector. If you are towing with 5-Way connectors, item # 20016 a
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Ranch Hitch 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter # AM3100 Attachment to Pin Box and Gooseneck Ball
The Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter, # AM3100, attaches to the trailer king pin with a collar system. This system contains a threaded collar and to split collar halves. The threaded collar is installed around the king pin with the X on the bottom of the collar down. The split halves are then assembled around the king pin with the X on the bottom of the halves down and the split collar is pulled down around the split halves. Anti seize lubricant, item # LT37616, shoul
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How to Install the Fulton Fold-Away Hinge Kit, # FHDPB230101 for 2 Inch by 3 Inch Tongues
To install the Fulton Fold-Away Hinge Kit, # FHDPB230101, you would need to cut the tongue at the point you want it to pivot. Then, slide the two sides of the hinge over the newly cut ends of the tongue. They slide on about 3 inches on each side. To find the maximum pivot length for your trailer, use the table at the bottom of the product page for Fulton Fold-Away Hinge Kit, # FHDPB230101.
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Can Convert-A-Ball Trailer Coupler, # CG, Be Welded To The Trailer
I called the supplier (Convert-A-Ball) and they said the Convert-A-Ball Trailer Coupler, # CG, can be welded, but recommended it be welded by a experienced welding shop. They also mentioned it would have to be welded at least 12 inches up from the bottom and cooled immediately because there is polyurethane cushions on the inside of the coupler which could be affected by the heat buildup when welding.
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What Kind of Welding Is Required to Install Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit FHDPW230300
Wire feed welding would be the best welding method to secure the # FHDPW230300 hinge kit to your existing trailer tongue. To install the hinge, you would simply cut the tongue at the point at which you want it to pivot, and then slide the two sides of the hinges over the newly cut ends. They will slide on about 3 inches on each side. To determine the maximum pivot length for your particular trailer, I recommend taking a look at the chart on the product page for hinge kit # FHDPW330300. T
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How To Bleed Trailer Brakes
You are in luck! We happen to have a video on the proper procedure for bleeding trailer brakes. I have attached the video below as well as outline the method here for you. First top off the master cylinder with appropriate fluid. Next you will want to pump the fluid from the master cylinder. You can do this by unbolting the plate that holds the lever in place and then use that lever to actuate the master cylinder and force the fluid through. On some units, you will have to manually activate i
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How to Attach Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Cushioned Trailer Adapter # CAB-C5G to the King Pin
On the Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Cushioned Trailer Adapter, # CAB-C5G, you do not have to do any welding or bolting, the collar slides over the king pin and there are set screws that are tightened around the king pin. Then the adapter is screwed to the collar over the king pin. The mounting screws are included. If you want a semi-permanent application then the adapter can be screwed to the trailer or if you want a permanent application it can be welded to the trailer.
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Which Way does the Red Lever Face when Installing the # CAB-C5G 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter
The red lever on the Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Cushioned Trailer Adapter, item # CAB-C5G, should be installed to the drivers side of the bed of the truck. This makes for easier locking and opening of the gooseneck adapter. It has been a while since I have looked at one of these. I was pretty sure that there is a sticker that shows the front side of the adapter. I went out to the warehouse and checked to be sure and there is a sticker, labeled front, on the left side of the coupler when looking
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Size and Type of Bolts to Install Trailer Coupler DL13728, 1-7/8 Inch Ball, 3 Inch Channel Tongue
I spoke with my contact at Dutton-Lainson, the manufacturer, about the hardware requirements for Coupler # DL13728. She told me that to mount the coupler, you will need two, 1/2 inch bolts, that are 3-1/2 to 3-3/4 inches long. With this type of hardware installed, the coupler will be installed properly, according to manufacturer recommendations.
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Will Trailer Coupler #CG Reduce Shaking when Towing a 2006 KZ Sportster 35PX2 with a 2004 Chevy
I spoke with my contact at Convert-A-Ball about the issues you are having towing the 2006 KZ Sportster 35PX2 with your 2004 Chevy 2500. He stated that with the Cushioned Gooseneck Trailer Coupler, # CG, you can expect a reduction of 50 percent in shaking and other related issues.
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How to Install Gooseneck Coupler BD0289500300 on a Trailer
Gooseneck coupler # BD0289500300 is installed by welding it, using gussets, directly to a trailer with no existing coupler or fifth wheel attachment. This coupler is not a 5th-wheel to gooseneck adapter, but a coupler meant to be installed on a naked trailer. If you have an existing 5th-wheel kin pin on your trailer, a better choice for you would be to use a 5th-wheel to gooseneck adapter like # CAB-C5G. Using this adapter would be the easiest way to equip your current fifth wheel trailer
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Maximum Height Adjustment for the Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter
The maximum height of the Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter, item # AM3100, is 14-3/4 inches when fully extended. Towing a 5,500 pound fifth-wheel trailer with a 1/2 ton pickup is possible as long as the GCVWR (Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating) of the vehicle is equal to or more than the weight of the vehicle and the trailer. You will need to take into account the load in the trailer as well as the trailer weight. To set the hitch height you will need to par
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Is the Convert-a-Ball Gooseneck Adapter Quick and Easy to Install for Towing Multiple Trailers
The Convert-a-Ball Gooseneck Adapter, part # CAB-C5G-14 would be the best part for you. It is very quick to install or remove, just a matter of tightening a few nuts and bolts. No drilling needed. The collar uses three allen screws to lock down on the king pin. The adapter then uses bolts to lock onto the collar. Pretty quick process. It may be easier if you have a second person to help hold up the adapter while you tighten the bolts and jamb nuts.
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Installation Tips When Installing Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit, Part # FHDPB330301
Any drill bit designed for drilling through metal will work, although tungsten carbide bits are the best (although pricey). Here are a few tips for drilling through metal. Start with a small bit, drill a pilot hole and switch to an intermediate sized bit, followed by the final diameter. Drill at a slow speed, while applying steady pressure. I suppose you could use a hacksaw to cut your trailer tongue, but it would take quite some time and many, many blades. Your best bet would be to use a rec
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How Does the Breakaway Cable Function on the Atwood Trailer Disc Brake Hydraulic Actuator 6K
The Breakaway cable on the Atwood Trailer Disc Brake Hydraulic Actuator 6K, item # 88730, feeds through the top of the coupler housing and around a mount on the master cylinder plunger and then terminates at the master cylinder housing.
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Is Atwood 2 Inch Ball 2 Inch Channel 5,000 Pound Coupler Weld on or Bolt on
The Atwood Coupler part # 80081 is a weld-on coupler. We do have a couple of bolt-on couplers for 2 inch channel tongues and they are Dutton-Lainson part # DL13889 and Fulton part # F222000301.
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Hitch Alignment with a 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Adapter
Yes, you will be able to hook up to the trailer at an angle as long as you can get the truck positioned under the Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Adapter, item # 39062, properly. Just make sure that you do not back into the trailers loft section if there are clearance issues.
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Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Cushioned Trailer Adapter Torque Load on Kingpin Box
This adapter will not put any excessive torque on the kingpin box. However this adapter is not designed for continual or cross country use. The ideal purpose is for adapting the trailer to your gooseneck for a short trip. We do have customers that do use this continually. Usually a rougher ride is the outcome, but it would not damage the kingpin box.
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Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Trailer Adapter Installation and Ride Quality for 2002 Chevrolet Silverado
The Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Adapter, item # 39062, does bolt to the fifth wheel plate. There is a collar that is secured to the king pin and then locked into the adapter, you then have to drill the king pin plate and install 4 bolts, 4 washers and 4 nylon lock nuts. You can then attach the adapter to the gooseneck hitch ball. The fifth wheel adapters work for pulling your fifth wheel trailer but usually do not provide the ride quality and comfort that a fifth wheel hitch provi
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