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Demco 50-Degree A-Frame Trailer Coupler w/ Jack Hole - eZ-Latch - Primed - 2-5/16" Ball - 21K
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Demco 50-Degree A-Frame Trailer Coupler w/ Jack Hole - eZ-Latch - Primed - 2-5/16" Ball - 21K

Part Number: 12660-97SP
$149.59
A-Frame Trailer Coupler
Demco 50-Degree A-Frame Trailer Coupler w/ Jack Hole - eZ-Latch - Primed - 2-5/16" Ball - 21K 21000 lbs GTW 12660-97SP
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Coupler is made of sturdy steel with a durable, rust-resistant primed finish. eZ-Latch ensures fast, easy, secure hookup and disconnect - drop coupler onto ball to hookup, lift latch to disconnect. Cutout in plate fits 2-1/4" round jack. 1-800-940-8924 to order Demco a-frame trailer coupler part number 12660-97SP or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Demco products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Demco 50-Degree A-Frame Trailer Coupler w/ Jack Hole - eZ-Latch - Primed - 2-5/16" Ball - 21K. A-Frame Trailer Coupler reviews from real customers.
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Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler - 12660-97SP

  • 2-5/16 Inch Ball Coupler
  • Weld-On
  • 21000 lbs GTW
  • Standard Coupler
  • Demco
  • Auto Latch
  • 50-Degree Frame
  • 2-1/4 Inch Hole
  • Standard Grade

Coupler is made of sturdy steel with a durable, rust-resistant primed finish. eZ-Latch ensures fast, easy, secure hookup and disconnect - drop coupler onto ball to hookup, lift latch to disconnect. Cutout in plate fits 2-1/4" round jack.


Features:

  • A-frame coupler lets you hook up your trailer to your tow vehicle
    • Provides connection point for hitch ball
  • eZ-Latch mechanism ensures simple, secure hookup and disconnect
    • Lets you hook up when latch is in closed position - just drop coupler over hitch ball and latch will snap into place
  • Corrosion-proof polymer-nylon-resin composite latch handle is durable and impact resistant
    • Sleek low-profile design allows hazards to simply slip over the top of the coupler, preventing damage to latch components
  • Heavy-duty steel construction
  • Grey powder coat primed paint finish offers excellent corrosion resistance
    • 500-Hour salt spray rating - great for marine applications
  • Built-in jack-attachment point allows for quick, easy mounting of round utility jack
  • Weld-on installation
  • SAE J684 certified
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Application: 50-degree A-frame
  • Ball size: 2-5/16"
  • Weight capacity: 21,000 lbs
  • Overall length: 14"
  • Jack hole diameter: 2-1/4"
  • Diameter of lock pin hole: 5/16"
    • Minimum span needed for pin lock: 2-1/2"


eZ-Latch Coupler

Cast Coupler Cutaway

This coupler features a simple-to-use latching mechanism known as the eZ-Latch. With this mechanism, hooking up is as easy as dropping the coupler over your trailer hitch ball. The latch does not need to be tugged or manually activated to allow the ball into the coupler socket, nor does it have to be secured in place. Just make sure that the coupler is properly lined up with the ball when you lower it, and the rest is automatic. Disengaging the coupler is just as effortless. Simply lift up the handle and the coupler socket will automatically release its grip on the ball.


Demco eZ-Latch in Use

The contoured, low-profile design of the latch handle helps protect the coupler from damage by allowing any potential hazards - from debris on the road to your ball mount backing into the coupler - to simply slide over the top. This helps prevent anything from getting under the latch handle and releasing the ball, and it can also limit any damage to the coupler should an impact occur


Unlike most couplers, which have a pin hole on the handle latch, the eZ-Latch coupler features a hole on the side of the coupler itself. Inserting a coupler lock through this hole will keep the latch from lifting, preventing disconnect and theft.


Sturdy, Corrosion-Resistant Construction

Made of sturdy steel, this coupler features a durable grey powder coat primed paint that is designed to limit rust and corrosion. This finish, which allows for easy welding, has a 500-hour salt spray rating, making the coupler perfect for marine use.


The eZ-Latch's sleek, ergonomically designed handle is constructed of an impact-resistant polymer-nylon-resin compound that provides the flexibility and strength needed to bounce back from a collision. The handle is corrosion-proof, allowing it to withstand whatever the road and the elements dish out.



17063-97 Demco 50-Degree A-Frame Trailer Coupler with Easy Latch and Jack Hole - Primed - 2-5/16" Ball - 21,000 lbs

Replaces 12661-97 and 12660-97

Installation Details 12660-97SP Installation instructions


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Ratings & Reviews

4.7

207 reviews
Coupler is made of sturdy steel with a durable, rust-resistant primed finish. eZ-Latch ensures fast, easy, secure hookup and disconnect - drop coupler onto ball to hookup, lift latch to disconnect. Cutout in plate fits 2-1/4" round jack.

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