You're lining up your equipment trailer, but the coupler won't engage the ball cleanly. This cast coupler uses an eZ-Latch that automatically engages when lowered onto a 2-5/16" ball, so you can hitch up and disconnect with less effort.
When your trailer gets hooked and unhooked often, a fussy latch slows everything down. The eZ-Latch lets you lower this coupler over your 2-5/16" hitch ball without tugging the latch open first, then it locks automatically once lined up. Your hookup routine gets simpler, faster, and easier to repeat.
Disconnecting should not turn into a wrestling match after a haul. Lifting the handle releases the coupler socket from the ball, giving your trailer a straightforward uncoupling step when it is time to park, unload, or switch trailers.
For equipment, dump, utility, and work trailers, the connection needs to match the job. This cast steel ball coupler is SAE J684 certified and rated for 15,400 lbs GTWR, giving your trailer hardware a defined capacity for heavy towing setups where a loose or questionable coupler is not worth keeping in service.
Road debris and close contact around the tongue can be hard on exposed latch handles. The low-profile eZ-Latch handle is contoured so hazards can slide over the top, and its impact-resistant polymer-nylon-resin construction is corrosion-proof. Your coupler keeps the latch area easier to operate after normal exposure to the road and weather.
When your trailer sits between jobs or trips, the eZ-Latch design gives you a 5/16" diameter side hole on the coupler body for a coupler lock. Installing a 1/4" diameter lock through that hole keeps the latch from lifting, helping your trailer stay secured while parked and keeping disconnect control in your hands.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hi everybody, Andy here with etrailer. Let's take a quick look at this Demco adjustable channel easy latch trailer coupler. Now this is a heavy duty cast ball coupler. This is designed to connect your trailer to your tow vehicle using your 2 and 5/16 inch hitch ball. And this is built for serious towing, has a weight capacity of up to 15,400 pounds. So this is gonna be a great option for larger or heavier trailers.
One of the standout features is going to be the easy latch mechanism. What's nice about this system is that you don't have to open up the latch before hooking up. You can leave it in the closed position and then drop the coupler right onto your 2 and 5/16 inch hitch ball. So I have one right here and I just wanna show you how easy this is going to be to use. So here's my ball.
As you notice, the latch is indeed closed. I'm just gonna drop the coupler over the ball and then it latches just like that. And then to disconnect, bring this into frame here. So you can see I'm just going to lift that latch and then that's going to allow me to easily disconnect from the ball. So that's gonna make hookup quicker and easier, especially if you're doing it by yourself.
Now the latch inside of the handle is made from corrosion. The latch handle itself, not inside, but the latch handle itself is made from a corrosion proof polymer nylon resin. So what all that means is this is durable, it's impact resistant, and it's not going to rust over time. The coupler also has a pretty sleek low profile design. So if something slides over the top like a jack handle or other gear, it's less likely to damage the latch components.
Now this does use an adjustable channel mount. Our holes here are two inches apart on center, so you're gonna be able to change the height of your coupler to match your setup. That's gonna be especially helpful if you need flexibility for different towing applications. Just keep in mind that the three inch wide channel bracket and mounting hardware are sold separately from this coupler. Let me give you some measurements here. Looking at the overall, what I'm calling length, just simply from end to end, we're sitting pretty close to seven and three quarters inches long. And then the overall height at the tallest point, about four and a half inches tall. But overall, this is going to be a strong, reliable, easy to use coupler that's built for heavier trailers and designed to make hookup as simple and secure as possible. If you happen to have any other questions, whether it's about this or anything else that we have here at etrailer, don't hesitate to reach out because ultimately we do wanna make sure that you're getting exactly what you need. Well, again, my name's Andy. Thank you for joining me.
Ratings & Reviews
The coupler came quickly and fit perfectly. So much better than the original.
I will make sure all my trailer business will go to etrailer.
I installed the coupler Saturday, pulled the trailer yesterday for the first time since I put it on. It made a big difference in the handling of the trailer. Because of the wear on the old coupler, this took the tongue bounce out of the trailer.
Best quality hitch I have seen. Great weld ability. High standards all the way around in this product.
I decided I wanted to renew my Dad's old trailer. Starting with a trailer coupler upgrade to the adjustable "eZ-Latch". Thanks to etrailer it was an easy, convenient one stop shop and I couldn't be more pleased with the products and service. When it comes time to do the running gear and tires, etrailer will be my source.
Thank you!
Installed this AWESOME hitch on my 20 ft equipment trailer after I upgraded to 8k axles. This hitch is a beast. I love the no touch when hooking up. Just lower the trailer down and it makes a positive lock sound. I welded the hitch to a 1/2 inch thick plate. Welded the plate onto the trailer and used my own gussets instead of the supplied ones. You won’t go wrong with this hitch!
This is the best hitch on the market! I've changed over all 4 of my trailers to this hitch. Simple hook/unhook, releases off the ball smooth, no pins to mess with. The included steel bracket (product #DM6125-81) is super heavy duty & so is the hitch itself, plenty heavy for any 2 5/16" trailer. I hacked off my existing hitches w a cutoff saw, welded a plate then the bracket and did each of my trailers , w paint, in less than an hour.
Everything as advertised. This is a heavy duty coupler! I would purchase again if needed.
Really well-made, better than expected for the price. Excited to use the new design to replace the old style that locks up. Note this is not finished, as it welds in, and will required primer and paint.
A great upgrade to the original coupler that came with the trailer. All couplers work. This one is just easer to operate which comes in handy in bad weather. It also has a 5/16 hole for an additional lock or pin.
It's a good trailer coupler, but sadly, someone from etrailer failed to properly package the coupler or I was sent a used one. Either way, I'm not happy with this purchase. Maybe someone from etrailer will contact me and we can have the issue resolved.
Good communication, and part what I thought it was, fast shipping
Super fast shipping.
Shipping was on time. Quaility excellent. Bolts for mounting hitch to receiver were to long. Additional lock washer and easy install. Really easy to use!
This is the third one I've bought. You just back up, drop it on the hitch and it's hooked up.!) To disconnect, you just lift the lever handle (so smooth and easy) and it's loose. Eliminates all the frustration and works smoothly. Great product!
Definitely.A great hitch would have liked to see a pin to hold the latch down. Otherwise great product really heavy duty
Excellent coupler. Fit my single axle trailer with the adjustable channel mount. Makes connecting the trailer to my ATV or car super easy. Much better than a regular coupler that is difficult to engage and disengage.
Best coupler I have found. Have converted three trailers to these. When moving a trailer with a ball hitch adapter on a piece of equipment (3-point hitch on a tractor in our case), the auto-latch feature lets you attach to the trailer without getting off the machine.
solid build, heavy.
This is installed on a dump trailer so we needed a cast hitch--the original was steel and the gusset underneath bent with use and abuse to the point of only being functional with the aid of a 5LB hammer.
I had to grind a little on the back end to make the bolts align to both holes (maybe 1/16th?) but other than that, it is a step up from the original hitch.
Yes, I know this will void any warranty.
Perfect addition to my new trailer.The original junk coupler was a pita to use.Had to use free hand to hold lock back while jacking up to remove trailer from truck.Honestly looking forward to using the trailer now.
I borrowed a trailer last year equipped with the Demco and it was my first experiance with it and I loved it so I bought one.I like the release handle yea its plastic but honestly dont see how a person could break it but Im sure it will be done but not on my trailer
Also like the fact that it will latch with lever down It does have hole for safety pin which I bought from local trailer shop.I encourage anyone looking at these couplers to watch Demcos YT video
Worked perfect with the adjustable weld on channel. Was able to drop the ball coupler 10” from the old lunette height on an M1101 military trailer. Not a lot of fab work, just a couple of 3/8” plates and bolted them up and welded the channel on an bolted the ball coupler at the height I needed to level the trailer when towing with my Jeep Galdiator.
Extremely fast shipping with great rates. Etrailer beats going to the store as the shipping is so speedy.
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