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Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - Trigger Latch - Zinc - 2" Ball - Bolt On - 3,500 lbs
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Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - Trigger Latch - Zinc - 2" Ball - Bolt On - 3,500 lbs

Part Number: CT-3002-Z
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Straight-tongue coupler bolts onto your 2-1/2" 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 - 2" Ball - Bolt On - 3,500 lbs part number CT-3002-Z can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Highlights

  • Easy Bolt-On Installation: Fits 2-1/2" wide trailer tongues for simple mounting.
  • Durable Zinc Finish: Provides superior corrosion resistance, ideal for boat trailers.
  • Trigger Latch Mechanism: Ensures fast and secure coupling and uncoupling.
  • 3500 lbs Weight Capacity: Built for heavy-duty towing with a 2" ball.
  • Certified SAE J684: Meets strict safety and performance standards.
  • 3-Inch Mounting Hole Spacing: Offers compatibility with most trailers.

Features to know about

Effortless Coupling with Trigger Latch: Secure Hookups Every Time

Say goodbye to the hassle of difficult hookups and uncouplings. The Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler features an easy-to-use Trigger Latch mechanism that ensures a quick and secure connection with a simple pull and lift motion. Perfect for frequent travelers who need reliable and consistent hitching.

Durable Protection in Any Weather: Zinc Coating for Superior Rust Resistance

Keep your boat trailers and equipment safe from the toughest weather conditions. The zinc coating on this coupler provides exceptional corrosion resistance, making it your go-to choice for marine and outdoor applications where resilience matters most.

Universal Fit for Versatile Use: Designed for 2-1/2 Inch Trailer Tongue and 2 Inch Ball

Whether you’re upgrading or replacing, this coupler installs seamlessly on a 2-1/2 inch wide trailer tongue. It's compatible with a 2-inch hitch ball, providing you the flexibility to use it across a variety of trailers, ensuring you get more done with less hassle.

Built for Strength and Reliability: 3,500 lbs Gross Towing Weight Capacity

Need a robust connection? With a 3,500 lbs weight capacity, this coupler is designed to confidently handle your towing needs. It's ideal for small to medium trailers, offering peace of mind on every journey.

Seamless Installation: Bolt-On Design Ready for Quick Mounting

Getting your trailer ready to roll has never been easier. This coupler boasts a bolt-on design with 3-inch center-to-center mounting holes, making installation straightforward and secure. While additional drilling may be required, its design simplifies the setup process, getting you on the road faster.

Certified Confidence: SAE J684 Certified for Safety and Performance

Trust in a product backed by certification. This trailer coupler meets the SAE J684 safety standards, ensuring it performs reliably under various towing conditions. Feel secure knowing you're using a product assessed for top-tier safety and functionality.

Specs

Ball and Channel Specifications

  • Ball size: 2"
  • Channel width: 2-1/2"

Dimensions:

  • Overall dimensions: 10-1/2" long x 4-1/4" wide
  • Mounting hole dimensions: 3" center to center
  • Pin hole diameter: 5/16"
  • Minimum span needed for pin or pin lock: 5/8"

Weight and Capacity

  • Weight capacity: 3,500 lbs

Warranty

  • 1-Year warranty

CT-3002-Z Ram Straight Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - Trigger Latch - 2" Ball - Zinc - 3,500 lbs

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Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - Trigger Latch - Zinc - 2" Ball - Bolt On - 3,500 lbs - CT-3002-Z

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (760 Customer Reviews)

Straight-tongue coupler bolts onto your 2-1/2" 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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  • Replacement Coupler, Bearings and Hubs for a Detail K2 Utility Trailer
    Hey Steve, for your Detail K2 trailer you can use the Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler # CT-3002-Z for a replacement coupler. This coupler is rated for up to 3,500 lbs, has a Zinc finish, and has a bolt on install. For a bearing kit, it looks like it uses the Bearing Kit, L44649 Inner/Outer Bearings # BK1-150 and for hubs you'll wan to use the Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 2,000-lb Axles # 8-259-5UC1. Please feel free to let me know if there is anything else I can help you with!
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  • Trailer Coupler for 2-1/2 inch Wide Tongue for 2 inch Hitch Ball
    We have couplers that match most of what you are looking for like with the etrailer coupler part # CT-3002-Z as this fits a 2-1/2 inch wide trailer tongue, fits a 2 inch ball, but the mounting holes are 3 inches apart instead of 4. We don't have anything that has 4 inches here.
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  • Weight of a Whole Bunch of Different Trailer Parts
    I'd be happy to let you know the weights of all of the parts you asked about, and I'll even do it in descending order. - Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System w Electric Brake Hubs # A35RS545E: 134 lbs - Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel # AM20545: 25 lbs - Pro Series Round, Snap-Ring Swivel Jack # PS1400300303: 13 lbs - Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler # CT-3002-Z: 4 lbs I have also attached links to video reviews of these parts for you to take a look at.
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  • Measurements on the Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler
    The distance between the mounting holes is going to be the same between each one, or between each set. Center on center, they're going to be separated by 3 inches and the mounting holes are going to have a diameter of 1/2 inch. The channel width on the unit, inside edge to inside edge measures 2-1/2 inches.
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  • Trailer Jack for Trailer With Non-Traditional Trailer Tongue
    The only option to add a jack to your trailer with that tongue would be to drill in and attach it to the front of the trailer itself. You could use the Round Swivel Marine Jack w/ Wheel # MJ-1206B and bolt it straight onto the frame instead of using the brackets to go around the frame. What I would really recommend is cutting off that trailer tongue and adding a new one. This would allow you to install a trailer jack on the tongue itself. Also, I'm not sure how that trailer is towed, but...
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  • Mounting Hole Spacing of Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler
    The mounting holes are 3" apart on center and 1" from the top on the Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - Trigger Latch - Zinc - 2" Ball - Bolt On - 3,500 lbs # CT-3002-Z.
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  • Weld Reese 74950 Tow Champ to Trailer
    The Reese 74950 Tow Champ is not designed for the purpose of welding it to the front of a trailer to create a trailer tongue. If you are looking for parts to custom fabricate an item then I suppose you can start with something such as this, but that is not its intended purpose. We do carry the Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler, # CT-3002-Z and the Bulldog Collar-Lok style, # BD028382.
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  • Trailer Coupler Recommendation for 2-1/2 inch Wide Channel and 2 inch Ball
    We have couplers that will fit your trailer but none that have mounting holes that match up to the 2-1/4 inch spacing you have so probably your best option would be to go with the etrailer.com Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - Trigger Latch - Zinc - 2" Ball - Bolt On - 3,500 lbs # CT-3002-Z. The Mounting holes are 3 inches apart so you will need to drill at least two holes.
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  • Replacement Coupler for Shelby 5133
    You'll need a new coupler as the Shelby brand of coupler repair kits are no longer available. So for that the # CT-3002-Z would be a really great option. This fits the same frame dimensions as what you have now and also fits a 2 inch ball. The mounting holes of this are 3 inches apart.
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  • Why Would Coupler Fit Too Tightly to Hitch Ball
    Sounds like you are talking about the adjustment hardware for the coupler latch. It may be too tight and you'd just need to loosen it a bit so that it secures to the hitch ball but doesnt' hold it too tight.
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  • Straight Tongue Trailer Coupler for 2-1/2 Inch Wide Tongue and 2 Inch Ball
    Your best option for a coupler that takes a 2 inch ball and that fits a 2-1/2 inch wide tongue is going to be Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - Trigger Latch - Zinc - 2" Ball - Bolt On - 3,500 lbs # CT-3002-Z. The hole spacing is not 2-1/2 inches apart though so 1 extra set of holes will need to be drilled. The couplers that fit a 2-1/2 inch channel all have a hole spacing of approximately 3 inches on center.
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  • What Coupler will Fit As Replacement for Malone MicroSport Trailer
    The Malone trailers like the part # MPG461G2 you mentioned have tongues that are 2 inches wide which means you'd want the coupler part # CT-3001-Z instead of the # CT-3002-Z.
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  • Can I Replace the Bolt in My Surge Coupler to Secure it in Place?
    I have a solution for you. I went ahead and reached out to my contact at Dexter Axle, and they recommended replacing the surge coupler with a standard weld on or bolt on straight tongue coupler. This is the safest way. They could not confirm for sure whether drilling a hole/installing a bolt would affect the stability or strength of the coupler. For a standard coupler, I recommend the Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler # CT-3002-Z along with the 2" Hitch Ball # C40004. If you need a hitch...
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  • What is the Tongue Weight of the etrailer.com Coupler CT-3002-Z
    I spoke to a technician about the tongue weight on the etrailer.com # CT-3002-Z, and it would be up to 15% of the 3,500 capacity. This would give you a maximum tongue weight capacity of 525 pounds. As to the length, it really shouldn't make too much of a difference. As long as the coupler is fastened securely to the tongue of the trailer and the weight does not exceed 525 pounds, you should be perfectly fine. I will say, however, that it never hurts to load the trailer up several ways...
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  • Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler Difference of 2 & 2-1/2
    There is a slight difference in dimensions, width. The # CT-3001-Z has a channel width of 2" and the # CT-3002-Z has a channel width of 2-1/2".
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  • Will 3 Inch Channel Coupler Work With 2-1/2 Inch Trailer Tongue?
    The Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - Zinc - 2" Ball - 3" Channel - Bolt On - 10,000 lbs # DM12717 will not work on a 2-1/2 inch tongue. Instead I recommend the Fulton Fas-Lok Coupler, 2" Ball, 2-1/2" Channel - 3,500 lbs # F222500301 or etrailer option # CT-3002-Z. Either of these options will fit your tongue and will work with the 2 inch hitch ball. The weight capacity is significantly less with the couplers that fit 2-1/2 inch tongues so please note that difference.
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  • Determining the Axle Location on Homemade Travel Trailer
    For your axle placement you will use the attached article to determine the distance between your trailer coupler and axle to get that 10% tongue weight desired. Because you have a torsion axle it will be much easier to test your theory to really pin point your desired tongue weight. I can't just give you a dimension because the coupler weight needs to be integrated in the equation. For instance the coupler # CT-3002-Z has a weight of 5 lbs that would be added to the pole tongue to...
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  • 2 inch Trailer Tongue Coupler Recommendation for Replacing Shelby 5135
    We have a similar coupler for 2 inch trailer tongues as part # CT-3002-Z which fits 2 inch hitch balls, but we do not have the exact coupler you are looking for.
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  • Is There a Difference Between A-Frame and Straight Tongue Trailer Couplers
    Yes there is a difference between couplers for an a-frame trailer and a straight tongue trailer. They are a very different design so if you have an a-frame trailer you'd need something like the # CA-5210-B which you can see matches the shape of the a-frame or for a straight tongue you'd want the # CT-3002-Z.
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  • Do Any of the 2" Trailer Couplers for 2-1/2" Frames Have 2-1/2" Bolt Centers
    I do have an option but the straight tongue trailer coupler options for a 2-1/2" frame all have a 3" spacing. I recommend using the Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler part # CT-3002-Z and just drilling another hole on the frame to match this setup. This would be your only option due to the really odd spacing you said you had.
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  • Recommended Coupler for Custom Kayak Trailer
    For your small kayak trailer, I recommend the Fulton Fas-Lok Coupler # F222000301. This will give you a 2 inch ball compatibility along with the ability to use a 2 inch square bar that you'd need to obtain locally to give you the length you need. That size will fit a standard 2 inch receiver tube if that is what is on your trailer. If you need a 2-1/2 inch bar compatibility, then I recommend the coupler # CT-3002-Z. For a 3 inch bar compatibility, I recommend the # CT-3003-Z coupler....
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  • Looking For 2" Ball Coupler For A 2-1/2" Channel
    Hello Dan, thanks for reaching out. As far as the 2" ball couplers go, the lowest rating we offer is 3,500 lb. The 2,000 lb rated couplers are only made for a 1-7/8" ball, so these would not work for you. Our best option for a 2-1/2" channel is the Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler # CT-3002-Z. This uses two mounting holes 3" apart on center so depending on where the current holes are you may have to drill new ones. If you don't want to have to drill you will need to stick with a 1-7/8" ball...
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