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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

Part Number: CTA-400
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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. 1-800-940-8924 to order etrailer adjustable trailer coupler part number CTA-400 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all etrailer products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Trailer Coupler - Adjustable Channel Mount - Thumb Latch - Black - 2-5/16" Ball - 14,000 lbs. Adjustable Trailer Coupler reviews from real customers.
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etrailer Adjustable Trailer Coupler - CTA-400

Highlights

  • Adjustable height compatibility: Matches vehicle height with a 3" channel bracket.
  • High weight capacity: Durable and strong with a 14,000 lbs GTW rating.
  • Easy thumb latch operation: Quick ball socket open/close functionality.
  • Sturdy construction: Made of steel with a corrosion-resistant black powder coat.
  • Includes essential hardware: Comes with grade 8 bolts for reliable installation.
  • Standard mounting dimensions: 2" hole spacing fits common adjustable channels.

Features to know about

Effortless Towing with Adjustable Height: Channel Mount Design

Have you ever struggled with mismatched trailer height? The adjustable channel mount on this coupler lets you tweak the height to perfectly match your tow vehicle. Whether your ride is higher or lower than usual, this coupler solves the problem, ensuring a smooth hookup every time.

Keep Connections Strong: Thumb Latch Mechanism

Worried about secure trailer connections? The innovative thumb latch design makes it a breeze to securely clamp around the ball, eliminating worries about loose connections. Just push the latch down and adjust forward or back—it’s user-friendly and reliable.

Leave Rust Behind: Black Powder Coat Finish

Tired of corrosion eating away at your trailer coupler? This product features a sturdy steel construction with a black powder coat finish, offering long-lasting corrosion resistance. Now, your travels stay smooth and rust-free, no matter the weather.

Handle Heavy Tows Like a Pro: 14,000 lbs GTW

Concerned about hauling heavy loads safely? With an impressive 14,000 lbs gross towing weight capacity, this coupler has you covered for handling robust towing requirements with ease. Whether it's a hefty utility trailer or a loaded camper, you can count on this coupler for your towing needs.

Precision Bolting Made Easy: Grade 8 Mounting Hardware

Hate scrambling for the right hardware? The inclusion of grade 8 mounting bolts guarantees a reliable setup every time. The precise 5/8-inch coarse threaded bolts, coupled with a torque spec of 159-212 foot-pounds, mean you’ll have everything you need right from the start.

Seamless Compatibility: 2-5/16 Inch Ball Coupler

Worried about whether your setup will work? The 2-5/16 inch ball coupler is a universal size, perfect for most towing setups. It ensures peace of mind when connecting various trailers, allowing you to hook up without any compatibility concerns.

Specs

Application

  • Application: 3" wide channel bracket

Ball Details

  • Ball size: 2-5/16"

Dimensions

  • 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 and Capacity

  • Weight capacity: 14,000 lbs
  • Weight: 8.7 lbs

Warranty

  • 1-Year warranty

CTA-400 Ram Adjustable Trailer Coupler - Thumb Latch - 2-5/16" Ball - Black - 14,000 lbs





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Ratings & Reviews

4.8

116 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.

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It’s exact what I thought it was. Put it in my trailer that’s has two 7k axles I pull my skid steer on it.



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Works great with the adjustable coupler.



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This replaced a pintel hitch setup. Been working flawlessly.



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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...

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Nate C.

8/12/2018

Great product and couldnt be happier



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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.



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User for a year so far. Utilized on an offroad
Camp trailer, custom built. No issues, strong product. Great range of height adjustment for use on my different vehicles. When it comes time to sell the trailer, It should increase the number of potential buyers due to the versatility in vehicle stance.



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Great quality



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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!

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Brad D.

5/1/2019

Flawless!



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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.

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Jerry H.

9/10/2017

easy replacement,works great. thanks



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These work great for our toilet trailers. Last year when COVID landed and started the supply chain disruption etrailer had these in stock and sent them out. So far the performance has been good. The only think I could knock it for is the nuts get stuck in a 15/16 socket during installation but not sure what that's all about. Bottom Line I still use this product on our trailers, so yes I would recommend to a friend.



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Excellent service. Upgraded shipping for no extra charge. The right part the first time. Can't ask for much more. Thank you



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The hitch worked great and plenty strong so far. The only problem was the first 10 trips or so when disconnecting trailer the thumb latch release would get jammed and required prying it loose w a crow bar...but since its releasing easier now. Great it had all necessary hardware too. Good product.



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Perfect fit, definitely a quality product.



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Fantastic company! Will recomend to everyone I know! Every thing I ordered was just as advertised and the shipping was free and fast. Less than 1 week and I had my package! Included in the package was all 3 things I ordered.
A 2007 Chevrolet Express heavy duty receiver, a tongue for my trailer and a trailer wiring harnes that just attatched to my Epress's oem tail lights inside the vans inner panels! All 3 things were super easy to install with directions and all 3 things work super well!



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Was as described and worked great!



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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*****



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Trailer came with a pintle ring, it has finally shown enough wear to need replacing, opted for the 25/16 coupler to eliminate the slop I'm the ring
Love the ball coupler.



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Replaced old, unreliable hitch on my 17 foot dovetail trailer with this one. Can honestly say it’s the easiest hooking trailer I now have. Would highly recommend.



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Nice product. Bolts could be a little shorter had to find some washers to take up the extra space.

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Janet

12/6/2018

Still working great.



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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



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Good product. Good service. Replaced a pintle hitch with the ball hitch.



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Much better than drop hitches on the truck. Can be swapped out for a pointless eye.



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Just what we needed to change the hitch coupler on our air compressor trailer. Delivered super fast in less than a day.



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etrailer's shipping was extremely fast and the price for my items were very reasonable. Definitely will purchase from etrailer again.



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High quality adjustable hitch at reasonable price from great company.


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See what our Experts say about this etrailer Adjustable Trailer Coupler

  • Does etrailer Coupler # CTA-400 Have Adjustable Latch
    Hey Claude, the latch mechanism of the etrailer coupler part # CTA-400 is not adjustable but it's not like lighter duty couplers that are going to get loose over time to the point the coupler could let go of the ball.
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  • Size of Replacement Bolt for etrailer Trailer Coupler
    The etrailer Trailer Coupler # CTA-400 uses the Replacement Mounting Bolt with Nut for Adjustable Channel Couplers # MBT58500-LN58. This is a 5/8" grade 8 bolt. I have attached a diagram below which shows the full dimensions.
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  • Are Bolts Necessary to Mount Adjustable Channel Trailer Coupler
    While I completely understand it can be a bit of a pain and more time-consuming than you'd like, I have to recommend you only use the included bolts that come with an adjustable channel trailer coupler such as # CTA-400. Using these bolts (which are grade 8 bolts) ensure the coupler maintains its capacity and stability for the safest towing set up. I know it's not the answer you were looking for but the only option to help prevent theft is to add a lock to the latch, the Master Lock Adjustable...
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  • Recommended Adjustable Channel for A-Frame Trailer
    The Demco 6-Hole Adjustable Channel Bracket - Weld On - 12" Tall - 21,000 lbs # DM66134 is the weld on option for your trailer. There isn't a complete kit we offer, but it sounds like you are seeking the Demco 50-Degree A-Frame Coupler without Jack Hole - Channel Mount # DM15349-52. You can then use a coupler like # CTA-400. If you want the support jack plate use # DL22763.
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  • 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.
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  • Replacement Hardware for Trailer Coupler - Adjustable Channel Mount
    The hardware is pretty much standard for 3" channel coupler mounts like the Trailer Coupler - Adjustable Channel Mount part # CTA-400 so we have plenty of kits with new hardware like the Curt Channel-Mount Coupler Hardware Kit part # C25388.
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  • 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.
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  • Distance Between Mounting Holes of Trailer Coupler CTA-400
    You are on the money because the distance between the mounting holes of Trailer Coupler # CTA-400 is 2 inches on center, like you mentioned. You are also correct that this is a standard distance and will allow you to use a number of different adjustable channels, depending on the adjustment you need. The most common channel brackets for this coupler are the Ram 3-Position Adjustable Channel Bracket for Couplers - 6" Height Adjustment # CTA-CB4 or 8" Height Adjustment # CTA-CB6. The coupler...
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  • 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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  • 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.
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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...
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  • Can The Grade 8 5/8" Channel Coupler Bolts Be Replaced With Locking Pins?
    Hello Tommy, good question. So the channel mount couplers like the Trailer Coupler # CTA-400 use grade 8 5/8" bolts to attach to the channel. It is not recommended to replace the bolts with pins, since there would be no way to add torque. You would have to stick with the 5/8" bolts. The minimum torque value is 159 and the max is 212 (foot pounds) so they would be tough to remove but there would be no good way of adding a lock to this.
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