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Thumb Latch
Trailer Coupler - Adjustable Channel Mount - Thumb Latch - Black - 2-5/16" Ball - 14,000 lbs
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Trailer Coupler - Adjustable Channel Mount - Thumb Latch - Black - 2-5/16" Ball - 14,000 lbs
Item # CTA-400
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- 2-5/16 Inch Ball Coupler
- Coupler Only
- 14000 lbs GTW
- etrailer
- Thumb Latch
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etrailer Adjustable Trailer Coupler - CTA-400
Coupler adjusts to match the height on your tow vehicle, allowing for a variety of applications. Push latch down and slide forward or back to open or close ball socket. Includes grade 8 mounting bolts. Adjustable channel bracket is sold separately.
Features:
- Ball coupler lets you hook up your trailer to your tow vehicle
- Provides connection point for hitch ball
- Thumb latch makes it easy to clamp around ball
- Push latch down and slide it back toward the trailer to open the ball socket
- Push latch down and slide it forward to close
- Channel bracket (sold separately) lets you adjust the coupler's height to match different tow vehicles
- Grade 8 mounting hardware included
- Sturdy steel construction
- Black powder coat finish provides corrosion resistance
- SAE J684 certified
Specs:
- Application: 3" wide channel bracket
- Ball size: 2-5/16"
- Length: 8-1/4" from center of mounting hole to front edge
- Pin hole diameter: 5/16"
- Minimum span needed for pin or pin lock: 7/8"
- Weight capacity: 14,000 lbs
- Weight: 8.7 lbs
CTA-400 Ram Adjustable Trailer Coupler - Thumb Latch - 2-5/16" Ball - Black - 14,000 lbs
Video of Trailer Coupler - Adjustable Channel Mount - Thumb Latch - Black - 2-5/16" Ball - 14,000 lbs
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for etrailer Adjustable Trailer Coupler - Coupler Only - CTA-400 Review
Today we're going to be taking a look at a channel mount trailer coupler for a 2 and 5 16th inch hitch ball. This coupler is going to hook up your trailer to your tow vehicle. The coupler is going to mount on a three inch wide channel bracket. Channel brackets are sold separately so if you're in need of one you can find them right here at Etrailer.com. Your channel bracket is going to look like this, it may vary in height and mounting holes to give you more versatility in being able to adjust the couplers height but a channel mount design is going to adjust the couplers height, to match different tow vehicles. Now keep in mind, the channel bracket is sold separately, this is for demonstration purposes only. This would be welded on to your application, and then your coupler will slide right in, and then you can adjust it.
The holes are going to match up perfectly with the holes in the bracket, and once you find the appropriate height for you application, you simply secure it in place by using the existing hardware. The inside measurement of that channel is going to be three inches from inside edge to inside edge. We know this is designed for a three inch wide bracket because the measurement back here is just shy of three inches, so it's going to give it that room it needs to move around inside the bracket. This unit is made from a sturdy steel construction, it's going to feature a really nice black powder coat finish on it. It's going to do a great job in resisting rust and corrosion and lasting a long time. It's going to have a gross weight capacity of 14,000 pounds.
It's going to feature a thumb latch mechanism that makes it very easy to secure to the hitch ball. In order to open up the socket to receive the hitch ball you simply, push the thumb hitch down, and then pull it back, it will hold itself in the open position once you have it pulled back all the way, just like that. Connect your hitch ball, and then just push the latch forward to secure the ball inside the socket of the coupler. Really nice, easy design. A few measurements I want to go over with you real quick, I want to take a measurement from the center of the mount holes to the very front of the coupler. That's going to give us a measurement of about 8 and 1/4 of an inch.
The distance between these mount holes is going to be 2 inches on center, same for the other side. Again your hardware is included to get it secured to your channel bracket. Here on the latch mechanism there is going to be a small pin hole, that's designed for a coupler pin or a coupler lock, that pin hole diameter is going to measure 5 1/16 of an inch and the minimum span that would be needed or the usable pin length that would be needed for this particular coupler, that's going to be 7 1/8 of an inch measuring from this point here, to this point here. If you're in need of a coupler pin, or a coupler lock they are sold seperately, and you can find them right here at Etrailer.com. That's going to do it for today's look at the channel mount trailer coupler for 2 and 5 16th inch hitch ball.
Customer Reviews
Trailer Coupler - Adjustable Channel Mount - Thumb Latch - Black - 2-5/16" Ball - 14,000 lbs - CTA-400
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (39 Customer Reviews)
Coupler adjusts to match the height on your tow vehicle, allowing for a variety of applications. Push latch down and slide forward or back to open or close ball socket. Includes grade 8 mounting bolts. Adjustable channel bracket is sold separately.
- CTA-400
Brad D - 05/01/2019
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by: Brad05/01/2018
Prompt delivery of this quality, heavy duty (rated at 14,000 lbs.) hitch. Installed it on the day I received it and bolt holes were precisely machined. An added bonus was that new, grade 8 (non-metric, USS, 15/16") bolts, nuts, and flat washers included. Nice adjust-ability to make the load ride level. Fantastic price= $50.00 with shipping/tax. Plus, a 'follow up' from the company to make sure the entire transaction was satisfactory....thanks etrailer! Quality customer service goes a long way with me! 503160
Comments
Flawless!
Brad D - 05/01/201954720
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by: Kyle05/04/2018
Fit nice. All hardware was included no issues 504122
- CTA-400
by: John01/23/2017
Bolted right up where the old one was. Clamps down tight on a new ball. Works well 334700
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by: Jose03/01/2017
I order cta-400 and the price was wonderful I will order from them again definitely great company 346972
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by: Donald03/23/2017
Shipping was great. Have not opened product yet. 357524
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by: Andy04/16/2018
Bolted right up! Great replacement part! 496944
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by: Roy03/29/2018
This product seems strong enough for a landscape trailer, pretty Heavy Duty 490412
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by: W C02/02/2018
My order included this CTA-400 coupler and CTA-CB4 adjustable channel bracket. Both items are precisely what I need to replace the old a-frame type coupler on my trailer with a adjustable heavy-duty replacement. Communication with the seller was excellent. No surprises. George J even packaged and shipped my items after hours and had it to me before the weekend!!! BIG thanks to etrailer.com and George J. *****FIVE STARS***** 472470
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by: Robert11/15/2018
This product lasted 1 month before the latch broke and was forced to throw in the garbage 583077
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by: Michael S05/28/2016
was very easy to take the old one and replace with a new/ just two bolts and what a difference . takes a 1/4" safety pin i replaced also a real home run again thanks etrailer 252766
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Nate C - 08/12/2018
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by: Nate C08/12/2017
Perfect fit, great product couldn't be happier. Needed to replace the ball coupler on my flat deck due to a "friend" that borrowed it and lost the key to the latch lock. They decided taking a hammer to the latch was the answer. Had spare keys hanging in my garage... 419471
Comments
Great product and couldnt be happier
Nate C - 08/12/201842206
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by: Fred S09/07/2016
Best price and a perfect fit for my trailer. Item included the attaching bolts and flat washers. I just added lock washers to the 5/8" bolts and a 1/4" hitch clip to lock the coupler onto the truck. 292083
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by: David05/30/2019
Product fits and seems solid.. Thanks 649153
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by: Benjamin04/22/2019
Just what we needed to change the hitch coupler on our air compressor trailer. Delivered super fast in less than a day. 634000
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by: Timothy N04/16/2019
Perfect fit, definitely a quality produ ct. 629312
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by: Chris03/20/2019
High quality adjustable hitch at reasonable price from great company. 613231
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by: Charles03/07/2019
It has been working pretty good for a year now 610540
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by: Conrad01/31/2019
The service is very fast and efficient. The delivery was also fast as well thank you 601585
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by: John01/29/2019
Switched from Pintel to 2 5/16 everything fit and works. Also came with Grade 8 bolts. 601108
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by: Kevin01/23/2019
Heavy construction, smooth actuator. 599727
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by: Neil01/16/2019
Excellent replacement for damaged original equipment. Seems to be better built than the original. Perfect fit. 597991
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by: Jesse11/07/2018
Excellent service fast shipping 580955
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by: Bruce11/01/2018
Good product. Good service. Replaced a pintle hitch with the ball hitch. 579390
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by: John05/09/2018
Havent installed it yet, appears to be a good quality product 505961
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by: David04/22/2018
Great product 499854
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Janet - 12/06/2018
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by: Janet12/06/2017
Nice product. Bolts could be a little shorter had to find some washers to take up the extra space. 457686
Comments
Still working great.
Janet - 12/06/201846434
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by: Dan11/16/2017
A big improvement over the hitch on the trailer I recently purchased 452666
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by: Edgar11/10/2017
product received very quickly and is exactly as they stated it would be. Prices and service is excellent. 450847
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by: Brett s10/12/2017
Great hitch for the price 441952
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by: Area services10/12/2017
Great price, great trailer coupler 441946
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by: K hanna10/11/2017
Have ordered from this company several times. Always comes through very timely! 441749
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by: danny m.09/30/2017
great product for the best price $ 438093
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by: Kim C09/20/2017
Works good for our application, no issu es 434310
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by: jonathan06/20/2017
flat out terrible 396684
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by: Mark05/02/2017
Looks solid came in 4 days and bolted on easy it replaced a pintle hook for less bouncing and smoother ride. 375301
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jerry h - 09/10/2017
28083
by: jerry h09/10/2016
i have not had the chance to put my trailer coupler to use yet ,but it seems to be very well built and will make the trailer useful to my sons(it will be replacing a pintle coupler on my trailer. thanks for the great product. 293388
Comments
easy replacement,works great. thanks
jerry h - 09/10/201728083
- CTA-400
by: herman r08/12/2016
Product showed up on time and the price was rite. 283254
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by: Ricardo07/25/2016
Just what i eas looking for and arrived in a very fast manner! 276177
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by: Alex07/21/2016
Fast shipping 274570
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- Recommended Weight Distribution System for a CronKhite Equipment Trailer
- We can start by getting your the coupler you need. I recommend the Trailer Coupler - Adjustable Channel Mount - Thumb Latch - Black - 2-5/16" Ball - 14,000 lbs # CTA-400. This coupler will work well with a weight distribution system.
Then I recommend the Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 12K GTW, 1.2K TW # RP66560 which is compatible with the surge brake actuator. You will need to bolt the brackets directly to your trailer frame if the brackets...
view full answer... - What is the Mounting Hole Diameter for etrailer Adjustable Channel Mount Coupler CTA-400
- I went out to the warehouse to measure the mounting holes on trailer coupler # CTA-400. They measure 0.66 inches in diameter. This coupler does come with the mounting hardware as well. I have included a link to a video review of this coupler for you.
view full answer... - Torque Figure for Installing Adjustable Channel Mount Trailer Coupler CTA-400
- The bolts for channel mount coupler # CTA-400 have the markings for grade 8 bolts. They are 5/8 inch coarse threaded bolts so the minimum torque value is 159 and the max is 212 (foot pounds). Once torqued down the force will cause the metal of the channel to flex inward some.
That said there isn't a minimum clearance figure needed for between the mount and the channel. As long as you have the proper torque rating you'd be good.
view full answer... - What is the Torque Spec for the Bolts that Come with 2-5/16 Inch Channel Coupler # CTA-400
- The bolts for channel mount coupler # CTA-400 have the markings for grade 8 bolts. They are 5/8 inch coarse threaded bolts so the minimum torque value is 159 and the max is 212 (foot pounds). Once torqued down the force will cause the metal of the channel to flex inward some.
view full answer... - Recommended Coupler for Channel Mount for 2-5/16 Inch Hitch Ball
- The specific ball size trailer couplers like the etrailer # CTA-400, the Pro Series # PSA256S0303 has a latch that is not adjustable and specific to the 2-5/16 inch hitch ball.
It sounds like you are looking for the multi-ball adjustable coupler, and there is not that style of latch available in the channel mounted options we carry.
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