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Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - eZ-Latch - Zinc - 2" Ball - Bolt On - 10,000 lbs
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Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - eZ-Latch - Zinc - 2" Ball - Bolt On - 10,000 lbs
Part Number: DM13689-95
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$95.44
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Demco Straight Tongue Trailer Coupler - DM13689-95
- 2 Inch Ball Coupler
- 3 Inch Channel
- Standard Coupler
- Bolt-On
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Marine Grade
- Auto Latch
- 3-Bolt
- Demco
Straight-tongue coupler with a shortened body is made of sturdy steel and has a corrosion-resistant zinc finish with a 200-hour salt spray rating. eZ-Latch ensures fast, easy, secure hookup and disconnect. Bolts onto your 3" wide trailer tongue.
Features:
- Channel tongue coupler lets you hook up your trailer to your tow vehicle
- Provides connection point for hitch ball
- Made in the USA
- eZ-Latch mechanism with corrosion-proof composite latch handle 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
- Made in the USA
- Sturdy steel construction
- Zinc plating offers corrosion resistance
- 200-Hour salt spray rating
- Made in the USA
- Bolt-on installation - hardware not included
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Ball size: 2"
- Weight capacity: 10,000 lbs
- Channel width: 3"
- Overall length: 10-1/2"
- Distance between bolt holes:
- 3" Horizontally
- 1-7/8" Diagonally
- Bolt hole diameter: 1/2"
- Diameter of lock pin hole: 5/16"
- Minimum span needed for pin lock: 2-1/2"
- 1-Year limited warranty
eZ-Latch Coupler
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 contoured handle and the coupler socket will automatically release its grip on the ball.
Sturdy, Corrosion-Resistant Construction
Made of sturdy steel, this straight-tongue coupler with a shortened body features a durable zinc coating that is designed to limit rust and corrosion. This finish has a 200-hour salt spray rating. The eZ-Latch's sleek, ergonomically designed handle is constructed of a durable composite material that's corrosion-proof, allowing it to withstand whatever the road and the elements dish out.
17436-95 Demco Straight Tongue Trailer Coupler Tube with Easy Latch - Zinc Plated - 2" Ball - 10,000 lbs
Replaces 13689-95
Customer Satisfaction Score:
98% were satisfied with this product
2% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
Ratings & Reviews
4.8
183 reviews
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David
06/08/2026
I know it says that a pin isn't needed. But old habits....It won't accept a pin, locking requires a special lock that may also have difficulty going through the hole that the pin won't go through. Otherwise built solid and installation was pretty easy.
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Spamhater007
03/30/2026
Very easy to install. No more forgetting to latch receiver and punching a hole in my tailgate. Highly recommend these hitches.
Heather A.
4/10/2026
Glad to hear that worked out so well for you. That’s a pretty big upgrade from the old style couplers, and not having to worry about forgetting to latch it is a huge peace of mind. That’s a great photo too, everything looks clean and solid. What kind of trailer are you running that setup on?
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Jeremy
02/08/2026
I like this coupler - allows you to get the ball anywhere under the coupler and just drop the coupler onto the ball - it’s pretty forgiving to misalignment.
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David
08/23/2026
Excellent product, nice upgrade from the old style.
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John
07/27/2024
This is amazingly easy to use. Not only do you just drop it on the hitch ball and go, but you don't even need (or want) a safety pin. It is rated for use without a pin. You just drop it on and take off. Of course, removal from the hitch is both easy and positive. You pull up on the handle and it disengages. What's not to love. The installation was easy too.
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KJK
04/14/2025
Will fit a 2021 23’ neo enclosed snowmobile trailer
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Anne
09/26/2025
IK wish you could have told me yesterday that I would get it today , Made a big difference in what will happen this weekend
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Matt
01/23/2019
Fit perfect on my aluminum Triton snowmobile trailer tongue. The top 2 bolt holes were a perfect match for the existing holes on the trailer. I did have to drill the tongue for the third bottom hole, which was easy since it’s aluminum. Hooked up to my truck in the driveway just to see how well it would work and it works awesome! Just lower it in and it clicks into place!
Huge upgrade over the Shelby trigger coupler that I could never get adjusted properly.
Huge upgrade over the Shelby trigger coupler that I could never get adjusted properly.
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Michael
06/30/2023
Easiest and best upgrade to my boat trailer brakes. Would recommend to anyone.
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Rob
10/05/2020
This thing is great! It couldn’t get any simpler. It’s so easy to use. Since I’m normally coupling/uncoupling by myself, it makes it so much easier.
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Joseph
01/06/2023
Good product , excellent svc as always fro Etrailer. My favorite trailer part source.
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Anonymous
08/26/2022
Quality construction, connects and disconnects very easily.
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Ron M
06/05/2020
works great. gets a lot of use on my car trailer & holds up perfectly.
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Kathy
07/20/2019
Everything was as we expected. Easy to install and the shipping was very fast.
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James
12/03/2022
Yes, etrailer is the best!
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Michael
06/01/2022
Awesome coupler. Very positive latch, easy, all Demco items are very high quality!
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J Casey
03/28/2020
Just used it once, but know quality when I use it. Very nice part, now trailering with much more confidence. Recommended.
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Jeff
12/16/2017
another quality part from etrailer
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Gary
12/14/2021
It is nice but there is know place to lock it
Jenny N.
12/22/2021
For the Demco # DM13689-95 eZ-Latch coupler, we recommend the # e98887 which would install into the hole that is on the side underneath the top latch.
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shame fenwick
01/07/2017
nice product, only thing wrong with it is the lever is made of plastic, other than that great design. If it was metal this would be a 5 star
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Tom
08/04/2017
Damn fast delivery. All the way to Vancouver island in 4 business days. It would be better if you were made aware of backorders if they were holding up the rest of your order. Rectified quickly and quality of parts were good.
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jim t
11/02/2016
Fast and as avertised great products
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Josh
04/08/2023
Works flawless, only complaint is it did not fit as tight as it should I needed to shim the sides to get it tight. After I installed it, and tight I’m very happy
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Don
01/23/2024
I love this coupler
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Todd
03/29/2018
This is by far the best design I have seen yet. No adjustment required. Snaps right on to the ball.
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6/10/2026
The pin hole diameter for the DM13689-95 coupler is 5/16" and the pin should span at least 2 1/2" to fit. The most common trailer lock for this coupler is the etrailer Surge Brake Coupler Lock - 3-3/8" Span - 1/4" Diameter part # e98888. Since this is only a 1/4" in diameter it should easily fit into the 5/16" hole on this coupler! If you try out this pin let us know if you're still having difficulty locking the coupler.