Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit for 3" x 4" Tongue - Bolt On - Up to 7,000 lbs

Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit for 3 x 4 Tongue - Bolt On - Up to 7,000 lbs - FHDPB340301

by: S.M.08/01/2011

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This hinge was exactly what I was looking for. My boat would not fit in the garage straight in or even at a shallow enough angle to park a car next to it. After a couple of hours of labor(FUN). The boat fits nicely on its side of the garage. I like projects that are rewarding once completed. The hinge is beautiful, and looks like it belongs on the trailer. The quality of materials was remarkable, and the fit was perfect. I have no concerns with this product failing whatsoever. Be careful not to cut your trailer wiring when sawing through the tongue. I needed a new plug on that end anyways, so no heartache here. I have read another review that stated this hinge was not sturdy and rattled. The only explanation I could see with the reason for that is not installing the rubber stoppers on the hinge per the instructions. The fit after installing the rubber was snug. It takes a little effort to close the hinge with the rubber stoppers installed and results in a tight connection. The picture of the product on this website shows the nuts on the top and bottom (outside) of the hinge, in the instructions it has you install them the other way, which leads to a cleaner looking end product. I will tell everyone I know that owns a boat about this product. 20770

by: Jeff W11/21/2011

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Installed real easy, very sturdy with great instructions and weight ratings. Only sorry I didn't install it sooner27251

by: Brent P11/14/2011

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This item worked as it was described...The instal went very smooth, I can now fit my boat in the garage ..... I also love etrailer... they have the best web site to find items and seem to have the best prices as well.26899

by: Eric11/05/2011

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Fastest shipping EVER - I ordered at 7:30pm, standard shipping, arrived at my door, the next day at 1:30 - thanks etrailer!!!!! 26592

by: Jon in Florida10/18/2011

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This was exactly what I needed to fit the trailer in my garage. I have already installed it. I used a sawzall with a metal blade to cut right through the trailer, and then I used titanium drill bits to bore holes. 25747

by: John R.10/16/2011

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Product delivered as advertised and on time.25646

by: Stefan Bernd07/18/2011

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Exactly like ordered. Really fast and very friendly responds. Always again19592

by: Marty07/12/2011

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This is a great product in concept, but not in execution. My friend installed one, which I liked. I needed to shorten my trailer by a few inches so I bought the kit too. I was able to shorten the trailer by 24 inches instead of only a few inches. When all was installed I tested it out, and the darn thing has so much wobble in it that I can easily get 1/2"-1" of up and down wobble at the coupler only 24 inches away. The casting and pins aren't a tight fit, and therefore the rating of the product is poor. I'm very disappointed and now I have a connection that scares me when I tow it. Not worth the convenience.19298

by: BO H.03/26/2011

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I WAS SATISFIED WITH PRODUCT & THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH IT. IT INSTALLED VERY EASILY. THE WRENCH PROVIDED TO INSTALL BOLTS & NUTS & THE PUNCH WAS VERY HELPFUL.10420

by: Richard C.12/15/2010

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Perfect product I really needed to free up space in the garage so my wife could keep her car out of the weather. I ordered the fold away coupler and it has solved all our garage problems. Installation was easy and comes with everything you will need to install. I really don't know how you can improve the product at all. I will suggest this to anyone who needs to fold the tongue on there boat to make it fit in the garage straight. 4187