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Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - Trigger Latch - Zinc - 1-7/8" Ball - Bolt On - 2,000 lbs
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Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - Trigger Latch - Zinc - 1-7/8" Ball - Bolt On - 2,000 lbs

Part Number: CT-2001-Z
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Straight-tongue coupler bolts onto your 2" wide trailer tongue. Pull trigger and pull up on the latch to open the ball socket. The durable zinc offers superior rust resistance, making it perfect for boat trailers and similar applications. Great Prices for the best straight tongue trailer coupler from etrailer. Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - Trigger Latch - Zinc - 1-7/8" Ball - Bolt On - 2,000 lbs part number CT-2001-Z can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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etrailer Straight Tongue Trailer Coupler - CT-2001-Z

  • 1-7/8 Inch Ball Coupler
  • 2 Inch Channel
  • Standard Coupler
  • 2000 lbs GTW
  • Bolt-On
  • etrailer
  • Trigger Latch

Straight-tongue coupler bolts onto your 2" wide trailer tongue. Pull trigger and pull up on the latch to open the ball socket. The durable zinc offers superior rust resistance, making it perfect for boat trailers and similar applications.


Features:

  • Channel-tongue coupler lets you hook up your trailer to your tow vehicle
    • Provides connection point for hitch ball
  • Trigger latch allows for safe and easy coupling and uncoupling
    • Pull trigger and pull up on latch to open ball socket
  • Sturdy steel construction
  • Durable zinc finish provides superior corrosion resistance
  • SAE J684 certified
  • Bolt-on installation
    • Hardware not included


Specs:

  • Ball size: 1-7/8"
  • Channel width: 2"
  • Overall dimensions: 8-5/8" long x 3-1/2" wide
  • Pin hole diameter: 5/16"
    • Minimum span needed for pin or pin lock: 5/8"
  • Distance between mounting holes (center to center): 2-1/4"
  • Diameter of mounting holes: 3/8"
  • Weight capacity: 2,000 lbs
  • 1-Year warranty


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CT-2001-Z Ram Straight Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - Trigger Latch - 1-7/8" Ball - Zinc - 2,000 lbs

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Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - Trigger Latch - Zinc - 1-7/8" Ball - Bolt On - 2,000 lbs - CT-2001-Z

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (66 Customer Reviews)

Straight-tongue coupler bolts onto your 2" wide trailer tongue. Pull trigger and pull up on the latch to open the ball socket. The durable zinc offers superior rust resistance, making it perfect for boat trailers and similar applications.

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Mounting holes are not 3/8" in diameter as the specifications list! Holes are larger (0.401" vs. 0.375"). Using 3/8" bolts would allow a very sloppy fit which you don't want on a trailer hitch! I drilled out the holes to 7/16" and used 7/16" bolts which made a very nice solid fit. I would suggest working with the Chinese factory to correct the hole to really be 3/8" or 7/8". Other wise its a fine hitch!



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Support to assist in the exact replacement trailer coupler was exceptional, took a little bit of research and precisely nailed the correct match. This item was delivered in less than a week. etrailer was the way to go!



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Very happy with the product and price. I use the hitch daily on a quad pulled Polar trailer. It does see some rough surface going through logging roads and rough trails. Our dog enjoys it as well.



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Perfect fit for the old 2 inch channel trailer



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Good replacement for my old rusted out coupler.



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Perfect fit, easy installation. Part and shipping reasonably priced.



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All is well and no issues.



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After searching several auto parts and trailer stores looking for a trailer trigger latch I found this company on line. They had exactly what I was looking for and the price was less than what I expected. When I ordered they told me when it would arrive and it arrived as stated in perfect condition. I would recommend this company to anyone looking for trailer parts.

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Hartley H.

12/27/2020

Still working great.



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Second spring using this coupler with no difficulties. Good product, works as intended, secure connection.



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The trailer coupler I purchased was easily installed. I bolted it to the tongue of my lawn trailer so I now can hitch the trailer to any of three (3) lawn tractors as well as my wife's golf cart to move dirt, rocks, mulch and plants around the ranch.



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Very happy thanks



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Hitch lock rusted solid over the winter on my small Outlaw trailer. Was able to remove the tongue and the replacement from Etrailer fit perfectly. No drama. Was able to quickly sell the boat and trailer...



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I purchased a pair of 4.80 x 12 trailer wheels and tires, and they are exactly what I hoped for to replace the 4.80 x 8's that were on the trailer. I do not currently have any miles on them yet, hence the 4 stars rather than 5.
Quick delivery, and the box and its contents survived shipping admirably.
The bolt-on 1-7/8" coupler is a cost-effective replacement for my old rusty one.



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Bought this for a 4 wheeler trailer. Installed with ease, great price and simple to hook up. Have liked all the products I have bought from this site.



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This coupler was exactly what I needed to convert our Polar ATV cart to a ball hitch.

Works well.



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Purchased so I could pull my lawn cart with my ATV. Item is exactly what I needed at an affordable price. This is my 2nd purchase from etrailer, and both times customer service and fast delivery were spectacular. Highly recommend!



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Ordered this to replace a wrong size coupler on one of my trailers. Couldn’ find one locally. It works great, have had no issues with it. Price was right and ordering was easy. Received it very quickly. Very pleased with etrailer and will definitely order from them again.



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I think the coupler should come with new hardware, the coupler was replaced for a reason one was rusted nuts and bolts. You should at least gave the buyer the opportunity to buy hardware at the time you add the item!



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Product was received in good condition and was exactly what I ordered. No hick-ups or other issues. Quality of the product was good as expected. I would have no issues with ordering from this company again.



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Great product. Perfect fit for the swivel hitch I purchased. Fast shipping, and great communication. A+



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The price was great and shipping was very quick. The trailer hit h was a perfect mAtch!!! Yes



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Replaced the tongue on my trailer. I know it's bolt on yet I felt better welding it on. Worked perfect for me.



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This item for a 2 inch tongue was hard to find locally. E trailer had it.



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Coupler is just what I expected. Could do without the stickers pasted all over it that don't peel right off though.



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The parts I ordered were a a very good quality, and price, shipping was quick and very reasonable. Overall excellent service and no regrets.


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  • Recommended Hardware to Install the Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler # CT-2001-Z
    There isn't a specific hardware recommendation for the Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler # CT-2001-Z, but your best option would be to go the highest grade possible. The bolt mounting holes have a 3/8" diameter to give you an idea of what size bolts you need.
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  • Mounting Hole Dimensions & Spacing on Bolt-On Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler CT-2001-Z
    I went to our warehouse and measured the Bolt-On Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler # CT-2001-Z for the dimensions you asked about. Each mounting hole has a 3/8-inch diameter and their center-to-center spacing is exactly 2-1/4-inches.
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  • Repair Kit for Shelby Coupler Availability
    There is not a repair kit we carry for Shelby couplers so you will need a new one. Our couplers are designed to fit channel tongues that are a minimum of 2" wide so you would need to use a pair of steel shims for Coupler # CT-2001-Z, which works with a 1-7/8" hitch ball and has a 2000 lb capacity. I've added a link to a video review of this coupler for you to check out.
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    Yes, but all of the the couplers for 2" wide channels and 2" hitch balls use a different bolt spacing than the 2-1/4" spacing your Shelby 5128 coupler uses. However you can still use a 2" ball coupler like # DL13835 which has a 3" bolt spacing, but you'll just need to drill holes as needed. If drilling holes is a no-no for you, then you'll need to stick with your existing coupler, or replace it with another 1-7/8" coupler like # CT-2001-Z which uses the same 2-1/4" spacing as your current...
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  • Is There a 2" Coupler For 2" Channel Which Matches The Bolt Holes For 1-7/8" Coupler?
    I believe the reason you are having a hard time finding a 2" Coupler # CT-3001-Z with the same mounting hole spread as the 1-7/8" Coupler # CT-2001-Z has to do with the amount of weight the couplers are rated for. The 2" is going to require a larger bolt hole spread to distribute the weight more across the trailers pole tongue. So while the 1-7/8" coupler has the bolt holes spread 2-1/4" on center the 2" coupler moves them out to 3-1/6" on center.
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  • Tee Nee Boat Trailer Coupler Installation with Bolt Holes Misaligned
    It sounds as if the holes in the trailer frame are not drilled straight through the tongue, or that the coupler spread a little bit after it was stamped at the factory. The coupler should conform to the shape of the frame when installed. The first thing I would try is use a C-clamp around the coupler, and squeeze the coupler to the frame. This way you can check to see if the bolts will align and slide all the way through the coupler and frame. If you cannot get the bolts to align in...
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  • Replacement 1-7/8" Trailer Ball Coupler For a 2004 Shelby 5128 Coupler
    The Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler # CT-2001-Z is a 1-7/8" ball coupler that fits a 2" channel like your Shelby 5128 coupler. This coupler has 3/8" mounting holes that are spaced 2-1/4" on center. The mounting bolts can be sourced locally.
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  • Trailer Coupler Recommended for Trailer With 2-5/8 Inch Round Tube Tongue
    I don't have an option that would bolt or weld right up to your 2-3/8 inch diameter pipe, but if you're handy we have an option or two that could work for you with a little welding and fabrication work. We do have a round tube tongue coupler that could work, but it's for a 2 inch trailer ball so you'd need to replace your existing 1-7/8 inch ball with a 2 inch. I'd recommend using the # BD028383 which is designed for a 3-1/2 inch pipe, so you'd need to shim the 2-3/8 inch pipe you have...
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    The Channel Coupler part # CT-2001-Z that you referenced has a 200 lb tongue weight capacity and 2,000 lb total trailer weight capacity.
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  • Trailer Coupler Recommendation that Fits 2 inch Wide Trailer Trailer Tongue
    While Demco does not have a coupler that fits on 2 inch wide trailer channel we do have the etrailer part # CT-2001-Z that does fit that channel size and would work great. It has a trigger latch design that is very common and works great.
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  • What is Smallest Standard Size Hitch Ball Available for Trailer Coupler
    The 1-1/4 inch ball that comes with the friction sway control units like part # 83660 are only designed to be used with the friction sway control setups and not with a coupler. That smallest standard size ball for towing with is 1-7/8 inch like part # 19256 which we do have couplers for like with the # CT-2001-Z.
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  • Hitch Ball with 1-7/8
    As long as the hitch ball that you install on your tow vehicle is 1-7/8" in diameter then the Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler # CT-2001-Z that you referenced will work just fine. I went out to the warehouse and compared it with the Draw-Tite 1-7/8" Hitch Ball # 19256 and it all fit just fine. You will want to make sure that you completely open the latch on the coupler to ensure that there is enough space for the hitch ball to insert into the trailer coupler.
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  • Bolt Hole to Bolt Hole Measurements for 2,000 lb Coupler for 2 Channel and 1-7/8 Hitch Ball
    I took a look at each of the 2,000 lb trailer couplers that fit a 2" channel and connect to a 1-7/8" hitch ball, and none of them have bolt hole to bolt hole measurements of 1-1/4". The Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler # CT-2001-Z has a 2-1/4" on center measurements. The 1-1/4" bolt hole to bolt hole measurement you have is going to be too small for any of the current trailer couplers so what I strongly recommend is that you drill new holes which will allow you to use the coupler of your...
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    I would need to know the model and/or manufacturer of the coupler. The issue is that the repair kits are not universal so I cannot guarantee that what we have will fit. The one thing that will work is to replace the coupler. Since you mentioned that the trailer is an A-frame but the channel is 2 inches wide I assume that the coupler is mounted to a single pole at the front of the A-frame. For a straight tongue coupler that fits a 2 inch tongue and couples to a 1-7/8 inch ball we have #...
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  • How to Use Trailer Coupler On Smaller Trailer Channel
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  • Replacement Towbar, Coupler, and Caster Wheel Availability for an LCI-851T Trailer
    I found a parts list online but it looks like the only thing we carry that would fit your LCI-851T trailer is a replacement coupler. We have 1-7/8" hitch ball couplers that fit a 2" channel # CT-2001-Z, 2-1/2" channel # CT-2002-Z, and a 3" channel # CT-2003-Z depending on the size of the towbar. We don't have any towbar (I-beams) or caster wheels for your trailer though so if this is an older trailer you may consider investing in a new trailer that you can easily find replacement parts for.
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  • Replacement Coupler Recommendation for Wood Splitter with 2 inch Wide Channel
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  • Options For Straight Tongue Channel Coupler For 1-7/8" Hitch Ball
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  • Availability of Coupler to Fit 2 inch Wide Trailer Frame for 1-7/8 inch Coupler Ball
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