Use with actuators or standard couplers to create a foldaway tongue up to 48" long so that your trailer can be stored in even the smallest garage. Unique offset design guarantees superior performance.
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Use the table below to determine your maximum pivot length based on your trailer capacity. Pivot length is the measurement from the center line of the coupler ball to the farthest pivot hole.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (640 Customer Reviews)
Use with actuators or standard couplers to create a foldaway tongue up to 48" long so that your trailer can be stored in even the smallest garage. Unique offset design guarantees superior performance.Great product and interchangeable/compatible with Fulton's 2013 hinge kit. I used half of new kit for a 10' tongue extension for sailboat launching. See photo. This was an easier tongue extension to build than telescoping types that I made for previous boats. Use doesn't follow Fulton's installation rules, but I only use for launching and loading boat; not driving down the road.
Kit came without torx bolts, punch and drive tool, 5/8" hinge bolt and hitch pin. Called etrailer and they sent missing parts quickly.
Photos show extension, knee brace and trailer storage brackets.
Installation was easy. I installed it in a Shorland'r trailer. It took me about 2 - 3 hours including clean-up. I am 100% satisfied! All the hardware, Torx drive, prick punch and safety stickers were included. Instructions were clear and easy to follow, but I was surprised it called for torque of 75Lbs. on each bolt. Tools used were a pencil, square, high tension hack saw (18TPI), file, prick punch (included), hammer, safety glasses, 18V portable drill w/ 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 & 1/2 bits, Torx socket (included), 3/4 box-end wrench, 12" adjustable wrench & torque wrench. I also added a sheath to the wiring to reduce any chaffing that may occur across the new hardware. You may want to consider additional safety chains depending on haw far back you reinstall them on the tongue. One other note: The 3x3 box tube tongue on my trailer was a bit small. The coupler easily slid over the 3x3 box tube. I had to draw up the bolts to ensure a tight fit. I used a large adjustable wrench on the Torx socket with a small length of pipe on the end of the wrench (for mechanical advantage purposes). It drew up and tightened just fine. Overall, it was an easy install. It did exactly what I bought it to do!
Product was exactly as represented. Well made, and a perfect fit. This bolt on version (there is also one that can be welded) is a pretty big job especially if you are working alone. You'll need some high quality drill bits and several hours of working time, but the end result is worth the effort. If space in your garage is a problem, this may be the answer. It will fold the trailer tongue out of the way and save approximately 24 to 30 inches of trailer length. Allowed me to get my boat into the garage and out of the weather.
Rodger K - 06/10/2018
great add on feature to my utility trailer!
by adding this fold away coupler to my existing 4X8 trailer tongue and a 40" additional tube, my trailer is more versatile for my uses, with the longer tongue it is easier to back up without Jackknifing, I can add canoe racks and carry 18' canoes nicely balanced over the axle and no worry of hitting the back of the vehicle. when trailer is not in use folding the tongue back out of the way is nice for garage storage or driveway space.
my trailer is rated at 2200# capacity, and by the charts provided by Fulton, the tongue length I added matches the rating of the coupler.
installation directions were good, hardware is good quality.
Well ordered in Oct 2021 and finally received Mar 2022. The good part is when order the price was about $xxx and the current price is about $xxx. I guess that is one way to limit extreme inflation. I think the quality could be better. The nuts were rough on the bolts.
The nuts have a strike on the side preventing a socket from being used. Not sure the purpose of the strike but it made installation more difficult. Perhaps it is a security feature because taking off will also be more difficult
Haven’t road tested yet but overall glad I have a swing away tongue
etrailer.com has always been a great place to shop for trailer needs. Although the coupler that I purchased was not in stock at the time I ordered it, etrailer.com kept me advised on the status of the order. Their customer support is the best.
although the part I ordered was delayed with supply chain issues resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, etrailer did an excellent job of providing me regular updates and shipping the part when they had committed. I will always choose etrailer in the future.
Best accessory yet for my 17' Tracker & trailer. Fits nicely in my garage now. Installation, although time consuming, was easy - the directions were spot on. Now I just need to get extensions for my safety chains so I can mount behind the fold-away bracket. Would recommended this for anyone needing to take advantage of the limited space.
Worked great on our jet ski trailer. Not very difficult to install but was time consuming. Very fast shipping and delivery. I would order again from etrailer.
This is a great product! Very well made, easy to install, and the convenience of folding the tongue out of the way is by far it’s greatest selling point. The hinge was designed to be stronger than the tube itself, and it truly is. I have absolutely no fear of it failing. My only regret is that I don’t own the patent on this product.
FRANK S - 10/07/2019This product was exactly what I needed to fulfill three objectives:
1) I needed to lengthen the tongue of my trailer and yet fit the trailer and boat in my garage too.
2) The longer tongue allows me to keep my wheels out of the water, especially since the drought in CA has necessitated going beyond the ramps.
3) I find that a longer tongue makes it easier to back the trailer and is better for towing.
The product is very sturdy and easy to use.
I am very happy with my purchase of the Fulton fold away coupler hinge kit. It is great quality and allows me to fold back the tongue for easy storage in my garage, driveway, or storage unit.
we had looked at fulton folding tounge for our boat trailer for a year finally ordered the part . the part was delivered on time,installation went great ,the video was helpful ,everything was in the box to make installation go great.
jim m - 10/24/2021I have installed my hinge and all went well. I haven't had a chance to take it out and pull it down the road, but I suspect all will go well. The installation went well and it was actually pretty easy to put on. I have included a few pictures of my install if you need them for anything.
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Tom G - 06/07/2018Bought a used boat and it needed to fit in the garage. This was the best option and it turned out great. The product details were a big help for the fit and installation. Took about 2 hours and make sure you have a good bit to drill the holes. I stumbled on to etrailers website and no need to look any further. It's hard not to get the right part with all the details and pictures they provide. I have bought several items and the quality is high, price is fair and ships on time. I've sent my buddies your way and I'm working on another order...Thanks!
I received phenomenal customer service from etrailer. I will be a returning customer soo! Thank you!
Hi there . I just want to say this swing out hinge is great love how easy it is to install and use . I'm done with the install and I need to add my safety chain . But hear are some pics of my install and a new hitch as well.
Johnnie - 03/11/2015Box came with No hardware, we waited over 2 months for it to ship and when we got the biz finally the hardware was missing, very disappointed! Called to get hardware and we have to wait for this to be shipped.
Works great in extending tongue length by 36" for ramps that are not steep. All wiring and safety chains contained inside tongue tube. Chains and wiring zip tied together so a simple pull on chain allows tongue to be moved to towing position. Allows Power Caster usage to place trailer in garage with tongue folded.
Tom D - 06/19/2015Looks like a well made product e trailer is a great company to deal with they’re customer service is great
This is a perfect solution for eliminating those extra couple of feet to allow you to store your trailer in your garage. Saved us thousands of dollars in the long run. Great quality workmanship and service from the team at ETrailer!
Jeff C - 09/20/2021Took us 3 hours to put together, but what a difference it made. Boat is now in the garage. The hinge unit is well built. Shipping was amazingly fast. I will definitely order again from etrailer
John - 09/22/2021It was fun to install and sure seams stronger than the rest of the trailer now, Its what i needed to be able to stow the boat in the garage.
Item is great. Third time I've put one of these on a boat trailer. But poorly packaged, box literally fell apart, I'm surprised it made it to my mailbox without losing some parts.
Tammie provided excellent/prompt service. Parts shipped same day! Definitely recommend
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