Dutton-Lainson 1-7/8" Trailer Coupler
23870 Dutton-Lainson 940 P-1 Coupler, 1-7/8 ball
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Today were going to take a quick look at the Dutton Lainson bolt on trailer Coupler for one and seven eighths inch trailer balls part number dl23870. Again this couplers designed to work with one and seven eighth inch trailer balls. It finished with a zinc plating to help prevent against corrosion. It has a 2,000 pound weight capacity and a 200 pound tongue weight capacity. Its designed to fit with trailer frames that are two inches wide. So well take a quick inside width measurement and well get our two inches.
Overall the coupler has a length of about nine inches. Now its a bolt on unit so theres a pair of bolt holes on either side of the coupler so you can bolt it directly to the frame of your trailer. Theres a chain here and on the end of the chain lanyard youll find a clip that you can insert into this hole to keep the latch from coming open while trailering down the road. You can also use the coupler lock for added security for your trailer either while youre out and about or while you have it in storage. Now were going to show you how the latch system works.
Its a trigger latch where youll have to pull this trigger in order to pull the release out and then you can flip the latch open. As you close the latch the trigger will re-engage and keep the latch from coming open until you pull the trigger. Well take a quick look at the action from the underside. Heres the wedge thats going to secure around the back of the ball. Theres also a nut here that you can loosen or tighten in order to adjust the fit against the trailer ball.
Well pull our latch open and the wedge drops out and back away from the ball. Now we have a one and seven eighths inch ball with us. So well fit it into the coupler and close our latch. The wedge then secures around the back of the ball and provides a good snug fit around the trailer ball to make sure your trailer stays engaged. As we release the latch again the wedge drops open and the ball is free.
Thats it for a quick look at the Dutton Lainson bolt on trailer Coupler part number dl23870.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (17 Customer Reviews)
Received my new coupler and tires, speedy service and very good product descriptions online helped making purchase decisions. 5 stars 541683
Very nice part at a good price. Bought one at Tractor Supply and had to return it for poor quality and fit. I'll alway use E trailer first. Always best prices on quality parts. 500853
The product is usable, but has problems. Takes a while to get it to set on the ball. Would not recommend this product as user friendly. 280068
You are a life saver. We have looked all over for a coupler that would line up with the holes in the boat trailer. Thank you so much for your great customer service agents too! Ricky went out his way to get me an extra measurement that wasn't online prior to ordering the part. Very grateful. 271097
Excellent product good instructions fast delivery 218277
No Complaints. Looks to be good quality. 150556
I am in the process of having it put on my trailer. It is what I was looking for. I like the fact that it has a pin with it so I don't have to find a nut and bolt. 132744
very satisfied with quick delivery. thank you for speeded service. 123886
Prompt shipping and item arrived as described. I have already made another purchase. Would recommend to others. 121823
great product. replaced one I had with this new one. It went on very easy and fit perfect. It was a really good price and very fast and cheap shipping. 103495
as always item fit great and works great! I will only buy from etrailer 100815
Fred W - 09/21/2014well built, should last a long time, used this for a log splitter 99396
I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly I received the coupler I ordered. The quality was great, much better than I could find locally. I was happy to purchase an item made in the US. The customer service was friendly and efficient. Shipping to Hawaii was very reasonable. I couldn't be more pleased with wreak or and recommend them highly! 65345
Extremely satisfied with order, very fast delivery. Packaging great! 45681
Item worked just as describrd, perfect fit! 34230
Coupler functions properly, and the fit is perfect. Holes match up perfectly with the pre-existing holes in the tongue. 28505
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