Bulldog Gooseneck Coupler Head for 3" or 4" Tubing - 2-5/16" Ball - 24,000 lbs

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• How to Hold Latch of BDGN240200 Gooseneck Trailer Coupler in Place While Lowering Trailer onto Ball
  The Bulldog # BDGN240200 is perfect for this application, as it's self latching. Lower the coupler onto the gooseneck ball and the coupler will self latch once it hits bottom on the ball. To un-latch and hold the coupler open, I'd recommend using a bungee cord like # 348509, put one hook in the hole on the latch handle and the other hook to a tie-down in the bed or a stake pocket.
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• Outside Diameter of the Bump on Top of the Bulldog Gooseneck Coupler Head # BDGN240200
  I spoke to my contact at Bulldog and he informed me that the outer diameter of the "bump" on the outside of the Bulldog Gooseneck Coupler Head # BDGN240200 is 3 inches.
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• Gooseneck Coupler Recommendation to Weld to a 3 inch Square Tube
  Yes, you could weld the 2-5/16" Gooseneck Coupler Head # 291300 to the bottom of a 3 inch outer diameter tube. Check out the picture I attached that shows the dimensions of this coupler.
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• Ways to Lock the Bulldog Gooseneck Coupler Head # BDGN240200
  I have an alternative solution for you, but I spoke with my contact at Bulldog and he informed me that there isn't really a great way to lock the Bulldog Gooseneck Coupler Head # BDGN240200. What you will need to do is jack the trailer this coupler is installed on high enough that no one could hook up to the trailer and then lock the jack handle in such a way that the trailer couldn't be lowered. For a cable lock that would work well to lock the handle you could use the Master Lock...
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• Mounting Orientation For Bulldog Gooseneck Coupler Head
  When installing the Bulldog Gooseneck Coupler Head, part # BDGN240200, you will place the flat side toward the trailer and the handle should be on the driver side. The handle on the driver side makes it easier for the driver to operate instead of making someone have to go all the around the truck or trailer to use the handle.
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• Lock for Fulton/Bulldog Gooseneck Coupler BDGN240200
  With the Fulton weld-on gooseneck hitch coupler GN24, part # BDGN240200, you can use Blaylock coupler lock # BLTL-50 along with padlock # ML40D.
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• Material of Bulldog Gooseneck Coupler Head
  The Bulldog Gooseneck Coupler Head # BDGN240200 is cast steel. And yes, I recommend the welding to be performed by an experienced welder.
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• Gooseneck Coupler Attached To 3 Inch Adjustable Tubing Availability
  We do not offer a coupler that is mounted on a 3 inch adjustable tube. We do offer a Bulldog coupler, part # BDGN240200, that can be welded to a 3 inch or a 4 inch diameter tube.
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• Gooseneck Trailer Coupler Like # BDGN240200 Is Difficult To Operate
  Since the # BDGN240200 is a weld-on application. I am not sure if it would be easy to just change out the coupler on your trailer as it will require cutting and grinding to prep for the new weld. You may simply want to try some white lithium grease to see if that frees up the current mechanism a bit and makes it easier to unhook the trailer. It is designed to allow you to move the lever to open the jaws and pull the vehicle out. If that does not help you may want to consider either...
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• Gooseneck Coupler Hitch Ball Locking Head
  Yes. The Gooseneck Coupler - 24K # BDGN240200 will work on some square tubes as well. It is designed for 3 inch or 4 inch diameter round tubing and has a built in grease zerk.
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• Recommended Coupler for Bulldog GN24 Coupler
  I spoke with my contact at Bulldog and he informed me that there isn't really a great way to lock the Bulldog Gooseneck Coupler Head # BDGN240200. What you will need to do is jack your trailer high enough that no one could hook up to the trailer and then lock the jack handle in such a way that the trailer can't be lowered. For a cable lock that would work well to lock the handle you could use the Master Lock Python Cable Lock # 8419DPF.
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• Repair Kit for Bulldog Gooseneck Coupler BDGN240200
  I checked, and though the torsion spring by itself is available like you mentioned with the Replacement Torsion Spring for Bulldog Gooseneck Coupler Head # BD2200-28, the retaining ring alone is not available. So in order to get both parts you will need to get the Bulldog Gooseneck Coupler Head Repair Kit # BD1542S01.
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• Repair Kit for Fulton Gooseneck Coupler Head
  The Bulldog Gooseneck Coupler Head Repair Kit # BD1542S01 is specifically for the # BDGN240200 coupler head. This is the Bulldog GN24 which is the same as the Fulton GN24.
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