What Is The Angle For The etrailer A-Frame Trailer Coupler?

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The angle requires the length of smallest and largest distance of the nose and the distance between them. Can you please provide the approx. distance and respective Smallest and largest sides. Thank you.

asked by: Shreyas J

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The etrailer A-Frame Trailer Coupler w/ Round Jack Hole # CA-5280-RB uses the standard a-frame angle of 50 degrees. The length from the rear of the coupler to where the coupler meets its narrowest point is approximately 9" long. I have include this information in the picture below.

expert reply by: Bud M

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A-Frame Trailer Coupler Angle
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Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

I went out to the warehouse and measured the A-Frame Trailer Coupler #CA-5280-RB and found that from the widest point to the smallest point it measured 10-9/16" and 2-5/8" respectively. This will give you the angle. The overall height of…

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Answer 3

I recommend installing the A-Frame Trailer Coupler #CA-5280-RB on your trailer. This has a cutout with bolt holes for a tongue jack. It places the opening where it is structurally stronger so it is less likely to bend like your current coupler.

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Answer 4

Dexter part 10-41 is a grease seal for a mobile home utility hub. It has a specified inside diameter of 1.938-inches and an outside diameter of 2.523-inches. The nearest match we offer is the Redline part #10-40 which is a single-lip seal that has…

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Answer 5

The Demco Hydraulic Brake Line Kit for Single Axle Trailers part #DM5427 and Demco Hydraulic Brake Line Kit for Single Axle Trailers part #DM5426 are almost identical. The only exception being one of the steel brake lines in the DM5426 kit is…

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Answer 6

Yes, there is a 3,500lb Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension that will allow you to use trailer hubs with a 6 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern but you will need to use the Heavy-Duty version part #ASR35HDS01. This system has larger spindles which will be…

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Answer 7

The short answer to both of your questions is yes. You can remove the backing plate or brake assembly and use the existing hub with integrated drum by itself, or, you can simply replace it with an idler hub. Based on the photos, I would suggest…

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Answer 8

Your 6 X 135 6 lug hubs, are not trailer hubs. I only have timbren axle less suspension systems for trailers, so your hubs are not compatible with anything we offer. The closest thing I have to what you are looking for is Timbren Axle-Less Trailer…

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Answer 9

You would need to go with the 5,200 lb Timbren part #ASR5200S01 so that you could use a 6 on 5-1/2 inch bolt pattern like the #8-201-5UC3. Then for brake assemblies you'd want the part #AKEBRK-7-SA.

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Answer 11

It would appear that that your 1978 Airstream had the standard 50 degree a-frame style coupler. You can verify this to ensure that the etrailer A-Frame Trailer Coupler #CA-5280-RB will fit correctly on your Airstream. I personally prefer the auto…

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Answer 12

If it is a 1000 psi then it would be the Hydrastar for drum brakes. The newest one is #HBA-10 and it has different wire colors, see picture. So you know that black is 12 volt power in and white is the ground. Blue/white goes to the break away switch.…

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